Cang Zhu (Black atractylodes rhizome) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Stomach
Category: Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Fu Pen Zi (Palmleaf raspberry) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Sour, Sweet
Meridians: Bladder, Kidney
Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind

Gou Qi Zi (Goji berry) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Category: Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower root) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Liver
Category: Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Hei Zhi Ma ( Black sesame seed) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Category: Laxative herbs that drain downward

Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum flower) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Liver, Lung
Category: Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Jue Ming Zi (Cassia seed) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Large intestine, Liver
Category: Herbs that clear Liver Heat and brighten the eyes

Ku Ding Cha (Kuding tea) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Stomach, Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Lu Hui (Aloe vera) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Large intestine, Liver
Category: Purgative herbs that drain downward

Nu Zhen Zi (Glossy privet fruit) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Category: Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Sang Ye (Mulberry leaf) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Liver, Lung
Category: Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Sha Yuan Zi (Milkvetch seeds) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Category: Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Shi Hu (Dendrobium) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Stomach, Kidney, Lung
Category: Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta seed) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Kidney, Liver, Spleen
Category: Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Zhen Zhu (Pearl) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Salty, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit