The herbs we use

Herb library

• Mugwort Leaf

  Ai Ye · 艾叶

  A warming gynecological herb used when Cold invades the womb, classic for menstrual pain, irregular bleeding, and spotting due to Cold patterns. Also used topically in moxibustion.

• White Peony Root

  Bai Shao · 白芍

  A cornerstone of women's health formulas, White Peony nourishes Blood and regulates the menstrual cycle while softening the Liver to relieve cramps, tension, and Yin-deficient patterns.

• White Atractylodes Root

  Bai Zhu · 白术

  The foundational Spleen tonic of TCM, White Atractylodes strengthens digestive Qi, dries pathological Dampness, and supports fluid metabolism, essential when fatigue, fluid retention, or Phlegm-Damp accumulation are central to the pattern.

• Peppermint

  Bo He · 薄荷

  Cool and aromatic, Peppermint disperses Wind-Heat and relieves constrained Liver Qi, making it useful whenever emotional stress, heat, or Qi stagnation rise to the head and throat.

• Bupleurum Root

  Chai Hu · 柴胡

  The chief herb for spreading Liver Qi and harmonizing the Shao Yang, Bupleurum is indispensable in formulas for emotional stress, PMS, hormonal fluctuation, and alternating heat and cold.

• Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb

  Chuan Bei Mu · 川贝母

  A gentle yet effective herb for clearing Lung Heat and transforming Phlegm, Sichuan Fritillaria is also used to dissipate nodules and masses where Phlegm and Heat accumulate.

• Lovage Root

  Chuan Xiong · 川芎

  One of the most important Blood-moving herbs in gynecology, Lovage Root invigorates Blood and simultaneously moves Qi, relieving pain from stagnation while guiding other herbs throughout the body.

• Red Sage Root

  Dan Shen · 丹参

  A powerful Blood activator that simultaneously calms the Spirit, Red Sage is used when chronic Blood Stasis underlies pain, heat, or emotional unrest, particularly in the Heart and Liver.

• Angelica Root

  Dang Gui · 当归

  Often called the primary women's herb in TCM, Angelica Root both nourishes and activates Blood, regulates the menses, and disperses Cold, making it central to nearly any gynecological formula.

• Poria Mushroom

  Fu Ling · 茯苓

  Gentle and versatile, Poria leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and quiets the Heart, a frequent addition when fluid accumulation, digestive weakness, or anxiety underlie the pattern.

• Licorice Root

  Gan Cao · 甘草

  The great harmonizer of Chinese herbal medicine, Licorice Root moderates the harsh properties of other herbs, supports Spleen Qi, and guides a formula's actions to all twelve channels.

• Dried Ginger Root

  Gan Jiang · 干姜

  Hotter and more penetrating than its fresh counterpart, Dried Ginger restores Yang from deep interior Cold, warms the Middle Jiao, and transforms cold-type Phlegm in the Lungs.

• Cinnamon Twig

  Gui Zhi · 桂枝

  Cinnamon Twig warms the channels and assists Yang, used when Cold obstructs the free flow of Blood or Qi through the vessels, common in formulas for cold-type menstrual pain or poor circulation.

• Eclipta Herb

  Han Lian Cao · 旱莲草

  Eclipta nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin while cooling the Blood to stop bleeding. A reliable herb for Yin-deficient patterns with heat signs, hair loss, or early greying.

• Safflower

  Hong Hua · 红花

  A direct Blood activator, Safflower powerfully unblocks stagnation in the channels, opens amenorrhea, and relieves pain, used wherever fixed pain or dark menstrual clots indicate Blood Stasis.

• Magnolia Bark

  Hou Po · 厚朴

  Magnolia Bark strongly moves Qi, dries Dampness, and descends Rebellious Qi in the Middle Jiao, essential when bloating, abdominal distension, or Phlegm-Damp obstruction is central to the pattern.

• Astragalus Root

  Huang Qi · 黄芪

  The chief Qi tonic in TCM, Astragalus strengthens the defensive Wei Qi, raises Spleen Yang, and reduces fluid retention, foundational when fatigue, recurrent illness, or Qi deficiency drive the presentation.

• Schizonepeta Bud

  Jing Jie Sui · 荆芥穗

  The spike form of Schizonepeta, more concentrated than the stem, is used to release Wind from the Exterior, vent rashes, and stop bleeding when charred.

• Lotus Seed

  Lian Zi · 莲子

  Lotus Seed simultaneously tonifies the Spleen, Kidney, and Heart, astringent in nature, it retains Jing, calms anxiety-driven insomnia, and is used in reproductive formulas requiring both nourishment and stabilization.

• Vitex Berry

  Man Jing Zi · 蔓荆子

  Vitex Berry disperses Wind-Heat through the Liver channel and clears the head and eyes, commonly used for tension headaches, photosensitivity, and dizziness associated with Wind-Heat patterns.

• Tree Peony Bark

  Mu Dan Pi · 牡丹皮

  Moutan Bark clears both excess and deficiency Heat in the Blood and invigorates circulation, a key herb when heat and stagnation co-exist, as in endometriosis patterns with night sweats or inflammatory pain.

• Ligustrum Berry

  Nu Zhen Zi · 女贞子

  Ligustrum Berry steadily nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Empty Heat, a gentle long-term herb for the menopausal transition, Yin-deficient dryness, and declining vision associated with Kidney insufficiency.

• Notopterygium Root

  Qiang Huo · 羌活

  A powerful Wind-Cold-Dampness expeller, Notopterygium Root guides to the Tai Yang and Du channels, making it specific for pain and stiffness in the upper back, neck, and shoulders.

• Chinese Yam

  Shan Yao · 山药

  A gentle trifecta tonic for the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, Chinese Yam is used when digestive weakness, fluid insufficiency, and reproductive Jing deficiency are present together, particularly in Kidney-Yin formulas.

• Cornelian Cherry

  Shan Zhu Yu · 山茱萸

  Cornelian Cherry stabilizes the Kidney and astringes Jing and Body Fluids, essential in formulas for Liver-Kidney deficiency where unwanted fluid loss, excessive sweating, or menstrual flooding is part of the picture.

• Fresh Ginger Root

  Sheng Jiang · 生姜

  Fresh Ginger gently warms the Stomach, stops vomiting, and disperses Exterior Cold. Also used to reduce the toxicity of other herbs and normalize the flow of Qi at the center of the body.

• Prepared Rehmannia Root

  Shu Di Huang · 熟地黄

  The foremost herb for nourishing Blood and Yin, Prepared Rehmannia tonifies Kidney essence and fills the Marrow, foundational in any formula addressing deep deficiency of Blood, Yin, or reproductive Jing.

• Peach Kernel

  Tao Ren · 桃仁

  Peach Kernel breaks up Blood Stasis and simultaneously moistens the Intestines, used when fixed menstrual pain, masses, or stubborn stagnation require a strong Blood-moving action.

• Dodder Seed

  Tu Si Zi · 菟丝子

  Uniquely balanced, Dodder Seed supports both Kidney Yang and Yin, astringes Jing, and stabilizes reproductive function, without the strong heating nature of most Yang tonics, making it suitable for a wide range of deficiency patterns.

• American Ginseng

  Xi Yang Shen · 西洋参

  American Ginseng tonifies Qi while nourishing Yin and clearing Heat, suited for Qi-Yin deficiency with dryness, thirst, and fatigue, particularly during the menopausal transition or after prolonged illness.

• Self-Heal Spike

  Xia Ku Cao · 夏枯草

  Self-Heal Spike clears Liver Fire and dissipates Phlegm nodules, frequently used for thyroid conditions, lymphatic swellings, and elevated blood pressure where Liver Fire and Phlegm-Heat accumulate.

• Epimedium Leaf

  Yin Yang Huo · 淫羊藿

  Epimedium is one of the most used Kidney Yang tonics, strengthening Yang, increasing libido, and warming the channels to expel Wind-Cold-Dampness from the joints.

• Water Plantain Root

  Ze Xie · 泽泻

  Water Plantain leaches out Dampness via urination and drains Ministerial Fire from the Kidneys, commonly paired with Kidney tonics to prevent the accumulation of Damp-Heat as deficiency is addressed.

• Anemarrhena Root

  Zhi Mu · 知母

  Anemarrhena clears Heat from the Qi Stage and nourishes Yin simultaneously, often paired with warming or tonifying herbs to counteract their drying tendency and address Empty Fire in menopausal patterns.

• Bitter Orange

  Zhi Shi · 枳实

  Bitter Orange strongly breaks Qi Stagnation, dissolves accumulations, and descends Rebellious Qi, used when food stagnation, Phlegm, or obstructed bowels create fullness, distension, and hard masses.

• Gardenia

  Zhi Zi · 栀子

  Gardenia clears irritating Heat from all three Jiao and resolves Damp-Heat, making it valuable for patterns where heat and restlessness affect the Heart, Liver, or skin, including menopausal irritability and insomnia.

How formulas are built

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs work together. A formula is not a random mix — it's a carefully composed blend where each herb supports and moderates the others. Your herbalist selects herbs based on your unique pattern, not a generic condition label.

Unlike pre-made supplements, your formula is customized to your body, your goals, and your current state. As your needs change, your formula can evolve with you. See how it works for the full process.