Zhi Mu

Pinyin Name: zhi mu, Zhimu English Name: Common Anemarrhena, Anemarrhena Scientific name: Anemarrhena asphodeloids Bge, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Part Used: Rhizome Energy: Cool Taste: Bitter Channel Entered: Lung, Stomach, Kidney

Bo He

Pinyin Name: Bo He, Bohe, Shan Bo He English Name: Mentha / Mint Scientific name: Herba Menthae Part Used: Entire plant Energy: Cool Taste: Pungent, aromatic, a bit sweet Channel Entered: Lung, Liver

Ju Hua

Pinyin Name: juhua, Ju Hua, Yejuhua English Name: Chrysanthemum Scientific name: Flos Chrysanthemi, Flos Chrysanthemi Indici Part Used: Inflorescence Energy: Cool Taste: Sweet, bitter Channel Entered: Lung, Liver

Chai Hu

Pinyin Name: Chaihu, Chai Hu English Name: Radix Bupleuri, Bupleurum / Thorowax Scientific name: Radix Bupleuri Part Used: Root Energy: Mild cold Taste: Bitter, Slight Pungent Channel Entered: Pericardium, Liver, Triple Warmer, Gallbladder

Gui zhi

Pinyin Name: Gui zhi, Guizhi English Name: Ramulus Cinnamomi;cassia twig, Cinnamon Twigs Scientific name: Cinnamomi Ramulus, Ramulus Cinnamomi Part Used: Twigs Energy: Warm Taste: Sweet, pungent Channel Entered: Heart, Lung, Urinary bladder