Zao Jiao Ci (Gleditsia thorn) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridians: Stomach, Liver, Lung
Category: Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Ze Lan (Lycopi rhizome) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Liver
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood

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

Zhen Zhu Mu (Mother of pearl) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Salty, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Zhi Cao Wu (Prepared Kusnezoffii aconite) Nature: Hot
Taste(s): Pungent, Sour
Meridians: Spleen, Kidney, Liver
Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Zhi Chuan Wu (Prepared Sichuan aconite) Nature: Hot
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Heart, Kidney, Liver
Category: Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness

Zhu Dan (Pig gall) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Gallbladder, Large intestine, Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Zi Cao (Lithospermum root) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Liver, Pericardium
Category: Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Zi He Che (Human placenta) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Salty, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Liver, Lung
Category: Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Zi Hua Di Ding ( Tokyo violet ) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Zong Lu (Windmill palm bark) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Bitter, Sour
Meridians: Large intestine, Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that stop bleeding