TCM Herb Library


Expanded Herb Library Coming Soon

Traditional Chinese medicine has used individual herbs for centuries according to their energetic qualities, traditional classifications, organ-channel relationships, and therapeutic functions. Our expanding TCM Herb Library will provide clear, carefully organized profiles designed to make this information easier to explore and understand.

What You Will Find in the TCM Herb Library


Each herb profile will bring together essential traditional Chinese medicine

reference information in a clear, consistent format.


Classification, Nature & Flavor

  • Learn how an herb is traditionally classified, whether its energetic nature is warming, cooling, or neutral, and which flavors are associated with its actions.

Channels Entered & Traditional Functions

  • Explore the organ channels traditionally associated with each herb and the functions for which it has historically been used in Chinese herbal medicine.

Cautions & Use Considerations

  • Review important cautions, traditional contraindications, and other considerations that may affect whether an herb is appropriate in a particular situation.




Explore More TCM Wellness Resources


The complete TCM Herb Library is still being developed. In the meantime, explore our current food therapy

recipes and the other educational resources available through the TCM Wellness Resources hub.

American Ginseng

中文

西洋参

Pharmaceutical Name

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Pinyin

Xī Yáng Shēn

Botanical Source

Panax quinquefolius

Radix Panacis Quinquefolii



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American Ginseng

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American Ginseng