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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the major pillars of traditional Chinese medicine, using individual herbs and time-tested formulas to restore balance and treat the root of disease. Herbs are selected according to their taste, temperature and the channels they enter, and combined into formulas tailored to the individual’s pattern of disharmony. Explore the materia medica of individual herbs, the classic formulas, and the latest research below.
Chinese Herbs (Materia Medica)
Browse 200+ individual herbs by category - taste, temperature, channels entered, actions, indications, dosage and combinations.
Explore →Herbal Formulas
Over 300 classic formulas, grouped by category and searchable - ingredients (linked to the herbs), actions, indications, tongue & pulse and modifications.
Explore →Herbal Research
The latest positive research and clinical studies on Chinese herbal medicine.
Explore →Herbal Medicine Videos
Watch videos about Chinese herbal medicine, how herbs are used and what to expect.
Explore →Latest herbal medicine research
- Ginseng Bioactive Components Show Preclinical Promise in Regulating the Gut–Brain Axis Across Multiple Diseases15/06/2026
- Systematic Review Finds Traditional Chinese Medicine Shows Therapeutic Promise for Pulmonary Hypertension15/06/2026
- Gu Sui Bu Extracts Show Significant Bone-Protective Effects in Rat Models of Osteoporosis15/06/2026
- Meta-Analysis Finds Yupingfeng Powder Added to Standard Care May Improve Outcomes in Adult Bronchial Asthma07/06/2026
- Kai-Xin-San Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease in Animal Studies, Though Bias Limits Confidence07/06/2026
- Review Identifies Key Chinese Herbal Compounds and Mechanisms Relevant to Acne Treatment07/06/2026