All collections

The great worlds of the catalogue, the families of the pharmacopoeia, the thermal natures and the five Phases.

The essentials

Five ways into the catalogue

Herbs 85 references Teas 4 references Infusions 4 references Blends 6 references TCM Equipment 2 references

The families

The great groupings of the pharmacopoeia, named in pinyin

An ShenSeeds and flowers, evening decoctions1 reference Bu QiSweet roots, warm and neutral11 references Bu XueDeep-coloured roots and fruits3 references Bu YinSweet and refreshing4 references Hua ShiAromatic barks and rhizomes2 references Hua TanPungent and bitter, of the upper sphere7 references Huo XueRoots and rhizomes, pungent and bitter4 references Jie BiaoPungent aromatics, short infusion4 references Li QiCitrus peels, flowers and fruits7 references Li ShuiSclerotia, seeds and bland herbs6 references Qing Re Liang XueRoots and barks of cool nature2 references Qing Re Ming MuFlowers and seeds of cool nature1 reference Qing Re Xie HuoBitter fruits of cold nature1 reference Qing Re Zao ShiBitter roots of cold nature2 references Qing ReBitter matter of cool nature9 references Qu Feng ShiRoots and vines of damp ground2 references Shou SeAstringent fruits and seeds4 references Traditional mushroom4 references Wen LiBarks, rhizomes and hot spices6 references Xi FengFlowers, seeds and rhizomes of Wood1 reference Xiao ShiSprouted seeds and dried fruits2 references Zhi XueLeaves, flowers and rhizomes2 references

The natures

Five thermal degrees, from cold to hot

Cold 17 references Cool 22 references Neutral 30 references Warm 34 references Hot 5 references

The Phases

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — the Wu Xing reading

Wood 42 references Fire 37 references Earth 68 references Metal 48 references Water 37 references