Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging, antioxidant, antifungal, antiviral, diuretic, hepatoprotective properties

Used to treat a wide array of conditions, such as diarrhea, heavy periods, frequent urination, impotence, low back and knee pain, dizziness, tinnitus and fever 

TCM applications

• Targets kidney and liver meridians

• Revered tonic for the Liver and Kidney

• Tonifies Jing (essence)

AKA wild yam root, has long been used as a foundational tonic herb for health and digestion in Chinese tradition

Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), relaxant and digestive properties

TCM applications

• Targets kidney, lung and spleen meridians

• Tonifies and nourishes the spleen and stomach and lung qi

• Nourishes blood

• Calms Shen

• Secures Jing

AKA China root, is a fungus in the polyporaceae family, has been used for more than 2000 years in TCM 

Noted in ancient Chinese texts to “restore and refresh the body and mind, and if used regularly it will prolong life”

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antitumor, diuretic and sedative properties

TCM applications

• Targets lung, liver and heart meridians 

• Clears dampness 

• Tonifies the heart and spleen

• Soothes the lungs 

AKA tree peony bark, is commonly used to relieve spasms and reduce inflammation and pain

Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial and sedative properties

TCM applications

• Targets heart, liver and kidney meridians

• Clears heat due to deficiency or excess

• Cools and invigorates blood

• Clears liver heat

• Reduces swelling

In Ancient Chinese texts, alisma is used as a kidney tonic to support balance and overall health

These ancient texts state that when alisma is “taken for a long time, the eye and ear become acute, hunger is not felt, life is prolonged, the body becomes light, the complexion radiant and one can walk upon water” 

Commonly called water-plantains, alisma is an aquatic plant whose leaves either float or are submerged under the water

TCM applications

• Targets the kidney and bladder meridians

• Clears dampness

• Promotes urination

• Used for edema, diarrhea, bladder infection and reducing excess phlegm in the body

• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels