herbs of traditional chinese medicine

chinese medicinal herbs form the foundation of traditional chinese herbal medicine and have been used for centuries to restore balance within the body. each herb is characterised by specific properties such as temperature, taste and meridian affinity, which determine its therapeutic function. rather than targeting isolated symptoms, herbs are selected according to the underlying pattern of imbalance. understanding individual herbs provides essential insight into how chinese herbal therapy is structured and applied in clinical practice. the entries below introduce important medicinal substances and their traditional therapeutic roles.

select a herb below to explore its traditional properties, therapeutic actions and role in chinese herbal medicine.