Chinese kruiden worden ingedeeld volgens hun opwarming of afkoeling effect op het lichaam, evenals hun smaak en andere bioactieve werking. In het algemeen, zoete kruiden versterken Qi, zure kruiden zijn samentrekkend, meer werking op lever, bittere kruiden zijn vochtige afdrijvend en hitte eliminerend, scherpe kruiden verspreiden/verwijderen koud en stagnatie, en zoute kruiden hebben een verzachtende, reinigende werking.
In de praktijk zijn kruiden geselecteerd uit specifieke categorie om een samenstelling te vormen op basis van diagnostische patronen van de patiënt. Bijvoorbeeld, als een persoon is gebrek aan nier yang energie, kruiden uit de categorie “Herb that tonify kidney Yang” worden geselecteerd.
In de huidige Chinese kruidengeneeskunde, zijn kruiden opgedeeld in 33 categorieën volgens thermische werking, energie eigenschap en TCM patronen. Klik hieronder staande categorietitels om meer details te weergeven/verbergen:
1. Kruiden die Externe Wind-Koud symptomen verlicht
| Bai Zhi | Angelica | Angelicae Dahuricae, Radix | pungent, warm; affinity to St., LI., Lu. meridians |
| Cong Bai | Alluim Bulbus | Allii Fistulosi, Bulbus | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Dan Dou Chi | Sojabean Prepared | Sojae Praeparatum, Semen | pungent, sweet, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| E Bu Shi Cao | Centipeda Herba | Centipedae Minima, Herba | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., LI. meridians |
| Fang Feng | Siler | Ledebouriellae Divaricatae, Radix | sweet, pungent, warm; affinity to UB., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Gao Ben | Ligustici Sinensis | Ligustici, Rhizoma et Radix | pungent, warm; affinity to UB. meridian |
| Gui Zhi | Cinnamon Twig | Cinnamomi Cassiae, Ramulus | pungent, sweet, warm; affinity to H., Lu., UB. meridians |
| Jing Jie | Schizonepeta | Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae, Herba seu Flos | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Jing Jie Sui | Schizonepeta Spike | Schizonepetae Spica | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Ma Huang | Ephedra | Ephedrae, Herba | pungent, slightly bitter, warm; affinity to Lu., UB. meridians. |
| Sheng Jiang | Ginger Raw | Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Rhizoma | pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., Sp., St. meridians |
| Sheng Jiang Pi | Ginger Peel | Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Cortex et Rhizoma | pungent, cold; affinity to St., Kid. meridians |
| Xi Xin | Asarum | Asari, Herba cum Radice | pungent, warm; affinity to H., Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Xin Yi | Magnolia Flower | Magnoliae, Flos | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Zi Su Geng | Perilla Stem | Perillae, Caulis | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., meridian |
| Zi Su Ye | Perilla Leaves | Perillae, Folium | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., Sp. meridians |
2. Kruiden die externe Wind-Hitte symptomen verlicht
| Bo He | Mentha | Menthae Haplocalycis, Herba | pungent, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Chai Hu | Bupleurum | Bupleuri, Radix | bitter, slightly pungent, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., GB. meridians |
| Chan Tui | Cicada | Cicadae, Periostracum | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Fu Ping | Spirodela | Lemna seu Spirodelae, Herba | pungent, cold; affinity to Lu., UB. meridians |
| Ge Gen | Pueraria, Kudzu Root | Pueraria, Radix | sweet, pungent, neutral; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Ju Hua | Chrysanthemum | Chrysanthemi Morifolii, Flos | sweet, bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Man Jing Zi | Vitex | Viticis, Fructus | bitter, pungent, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., St., UB. meridians |
| Mu Zei | Equisetum | Equiseti Hiemalis, Herba | sweet, bitter, neutral; affinity to Lu., Liv., GB. meridians |
| Niu Bang Zi | Arctium | Arctii Lappae, Fructus | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Sang Ye | Muberry Leaf | Mori Albae, Folium | bitter, sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Sheng Ma | Cimicifuga | Cimicifugae, Rhizoma | sweet, pungent, bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., Sp., St., LI. meridians |
3. Kruiden die Hitte en Vuur te elimineren
| Gou Qi Gen | Lycium Root | Lycii, Radix | sweet, cold; affinity to Liv. Meridian |
| Gu Jing Cao | Eriocaulis | Eriocaulonis Buergeriani, Scapus | pungent, sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Liv. & St. meridians |
| Jue Ming Zi | Cassia Seed | Cassiae, Semen | sweet, bitter, salty, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Lu Gen | Phragmites Root | Phragmitis Communis, Rhizoma | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., St., Kid. meridians |
| Mi Meng Hua | Buddleia | Buddleiae Officinalis, Flos | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Qing Xiang Zi | Celosia Seed | Celosiae Argenteae, Semen | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Liv.meridians |
| San Qi Hua Ye, Tian Qi Hua Ye | Pseudoginseng Flower & Leave | Pseudoginseng, Flos & Folium | sweet, cool; affinity to Liv. Meridian |
| Shi Gao | Gypsum | Gypsum Fibrosum | pungent, sweet, very cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Tian Hua Fen | Trichosathes Root | Trichosanthis Kirilowii, Radix | sweet, bitter, sour, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Xia Ku Cao | Prunella | Prunellae Vulgaris, Spica | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Ya Zhi Cao | Commelina | Commelinae Herrba | sweet, bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., St., SI. meridians |
| Zhi Mu | Anemarrhena | Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., St., Kid. meridians |
| Zhi Zi | Gardenia | Gardeniae Jasminoidis, Fructus | bitter, cold; affinity to H., GB. Lu., SJ. meridians |
| Zhu Yang Yang | Galium Aparine | Galii Aparinis, Herba | pungent, bitterr, cold; affinity to Liv., UB. meridians
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| Zhu Ye | Phyllostachys nigra | Phyllostachys nigra, Folium | pungent, sweet, cold; affinity to H. Lu. meridians |
4. Kruiden die Hitte te verwijderen en te ontgiften
| San Ya Ku | Ramulus Evodiae | Ramulus Evodiae Lepta Folium | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Shan Ci Gu | Cremastra | Cremastra, Pseudobulbus | sweet, slightly pungent, cold, slightly poisonous; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Shan Dou Gen | Sophora Subprostrata | Sophorae Tonckinensis, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to H., Lu., St. meridians |
| She Gan | Belamcanda | Belamcandae Chinensis, Rhizoma | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Shi Da Gong Lao | Mahonia Leaf | Mahoniaea, Folium | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu. Liv. meridians |
| Shi Jian Chuan | Salvia Chinesis Benth | Salviae Chinensis, Herba | slightly bitter, neural; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Tian Kui Zi, Zi Bei Tian Kui | Semiaquilegia Root | Semiaquilegia, Radix | sweet, bitter, cold; slightly poisonous; affinity to LU., Liv. meridians |
| Tu Fu Ling | Smilax | Smilacis Glabrae, Rhizoma | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Wu Long Cha | Oolong Tea | Camellia Sinensis, Folium, Fermentata | Properties: bitter, sweet, cool; Channels Entered: Heart, Lung, Stomach, Small Intestine |
| Xi Gua | Watermelon | Citrullus vulgaris Schrad | Properties: sweet, cold; Channels Entered: Heart, Stomach, Urinary Bladder |
| Xi Gua Pi | watermelon peel | Citrullus vulgaris Schrad, Pericarpium | Properties: sweet, cold; Channels Entered: Heart, Stomach, Urinary Bladder |
| Xiang Si Cao | Eupatorium | Eupatorii Formasani, Herba | neutral, cool; affinity to Lu., LI., UB meridians |
| Ya Dan Zi | Brucea | Bruceae, Fructus | bitter, cold, little poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Yu Xing Cao | Houttuynia | Houttuyniae Cordatae, Herba | pungent, slightly cold; affinity to Lu. meridians |
| Zao Xiu | Paris Root | Paradis, Rhizoma | bitterr, cold; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Zi Hua Di Ding | Viola | Violae cum Radice Yedoensitis, Herba | bitter, pungent, cold; affinity to H. Liv. meridians |
| Zi Zhui Ju | Echinacea | Echinacea purpurea | bitter, pungent, cold; affinity to Liv. meridians |
5. Kruiden die Hitte te wissen en bloed te koelen.
| Bai Mao Gen | Imperata | Imperatae Cylindricae, Rhizoma | sweet, cold; affinity to H., Lu., St., UB. meridians |
| Bai Wei | Cynanchum | Cynanchi Atrati, Radix | bitter, salty, cold; affinity to St., Liv. meridians |
| Chi Shao | Peony Red | Paeoniae Rubrae, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Chu Shi Zi | Papermulberry Furit | Broussonetiae, Fructus | fruit: sweet, cold; leaf: sweet, cool; affinity to Liv. & Kid. meridians |
| Di Gu Pi | Lycium Root Bark | Lycii Radicis, Cortex | sweet, slightly bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Lian Zi Xin | Lotus Embryo | Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Plumula | bitter, cold; affinity to H.meridian |
| Mu Dan Pi | Moutan | Moutan Radicis, Cortex | pungent, bitter, cool; affinity to H., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Sheng Di Huang | Rehmannia Raw | Rehmanniae Glutinosae, Radix | sweet, bitter, very cold; affinity to H., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Tu Da Huang | Rumex Japonicus Hout | Rumex Japonicus Houtt. | bitter, sour, cold; affinity to Liv., LI. meridians |
| Xi Jiao | Cornu Rhinoceri | Rhinoceri, Cornu | bitter, sour, salty, cold; affinity to H., Liv., St. meridians |
| Yin Chai Hu | Stellaria Root | Stellariae Dichotomiae, Radix | sweet, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Zi Cao | Lithospermum | Lithospermi seu Arnebiae, Radix | cold, salty; affinity to H. and Liv. meridians |
6. Kruiden die Hitte te wissen en Damp-Hitte te elimineren
| Bai Xian Pi | Dictamnus | Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis, Cortex | bitter, cold; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Hu Huang Lian | Picrorrhiza | Picrorhizae, Rhizoma | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., St., LI. meridians |
| Huang Bo | Phellodendron | Phellodendri, Cortex | bitter, cold; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians |
| Huang Lian | Coptis | Coptidis, Rhizoma | bitter, very cold; affinity to H., Sp., St., Liv., GB., LI. meridians |
| Huang Qin | Scute | Scutellariae Baicalensis, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., LI., SI., Sp., GB. meridians |
| Ku Shen | Sophora | Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Long Dan Cao | Gentiana | Gentianae Longdancao, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., GB., UB. meridians |
| Ma Wei Lian | Talictrum Root | Talictrum Ramusum Boivin Rhizoma | bitter, cold; affinity to H., Lu., LI. meridians |
| Mu Tou Hui | Patrinia | Patriniae Radix | bitter, astringent, slightly sour, cool; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Qin Pi | Fraxinus | Fraxini, Cortex | bitter, astringent, cold; affinity to Liv., GB., LI. meridians |
7. Kruiden die koud slijm transformeren
| Bai Fu Zi | Typhonium | Typhonii Gigantei, Rhizoma seu Aconiti Coreani, Radix | pungent, sweet, very warm, toxic; affinity to Liv., Sp., St. meridians |
| Bai Jie Zi | Brassica, Semen Sinapis Albae | Sinapis Albae, Semen | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu. & St. meridian |
| Ban Xia | Pinellia | Pinelliae Ternatae, Rhizoma | pungent, warm, poisonous; affinity to Sp., St., Lu. meridians |
| Dan Nan Xing | Arisaema Pulvis | Arisaematis Rhizoma Cum Bile | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Tian Nan Xing | Arisaema | Arisaematis, Rhizoma | bitter, pungent, poisonous; affinity to Lu., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Zao Jiao | Gleditsia Fructus | Gleditsiae Sinensis, Fructus | pungent, salty, warm, slightly poisonous; affinity to Lu., LI. meridians |
8. Kruiden die Hitte slijm transformeren
| Bei Mu | Fritillaria | Fritillariae Cirrhosae, Bulbus | bitter, sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., H. meridians |
| Fu Hai Shi | Pumice | Pumice | salty, cold; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Gua Lou | Trichosanthes Fruit | Trichosanthis, Fructus | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., St., LI. meridians |
| Gua Lou Ren | Trichosanthes Seed | Trichosanthis, Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., St., LI. meridians |
| Hai Ge Ke | Cyclina, Clam Shell | Cyclinae Sinensis, Concha | salty, cold; affinity to Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Hai Zao | Sargassum | Sargassii, Herba | bitter, salty, cold; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Kun Bu | Laminaria, Kelp, Tangle | Laminariae seu Eckloniae, Thallus | salty, cold; affinity to Liv., St., Kid. meridians |
| Luo Han Guo | Momordica Fruit, Grosvenor Momordica Fruit | Momordicae Grosvenori, Fructus | sweet, cool; affinity to Lu., LI. Meridians |
| Meng Shi | Lapis, Lapis Chloriti | Lapis Chloriti seu Micae Aureus | salty, neutral; affinity to lung and stomach meridians |
| Mu Hu Die | Semen Oroxyli Indici | Oroxyli Indici, Semen | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., St. meridian |
| Pang Da Hai | Boat-fruited Sterculia Seed Seed |
Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu. & LI. meridians |
| Sang Bai Pi | Mulberry Bark | Mori Albae Radicis, Cortex | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Tian Zhu Huang | Bamboo Silicea, Tabasheer | Silicea Bambusae Textillis, Concretio | sweet, cold; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Ting Li Zi | Lepidium | Lepidii seu Descurainiae, Semen | pungent, bitter, very cold; affinity to Lu., UB., LI. meridians |
| Wa Leng Zi | Arca Shell | Arcae, Concha | salty, neutral; affinity to Liv., St., Lu. Meridians |
| Zhe Bei Mu | Fritillaria Thunbergii, Thunbergy Fritillary Bulb | Fritillaria Thunbergii | bitter, cold; affinity to H., Lu. Meridians |
| Zhu Li You | Phyllostachys nigra Oil | Succus Bambosae | sweet, very cold; affinity to to H., Lu., and St. meridians |
| Zhu Ru | Bamboo Shavings | Bambusae in Taeniis, Caulis | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St., GB. meridians |
9. Kruiden die hoest en astma verlichten
| Bai Bu | Stemona Root | Stemonae, Radix | sweet, bitter, slight warm; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Bai Qian | Cynanchii Stautoni | Cynanchi Stauntonii, Radix et Rhizoma | bitter, pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Jie Geng | Platycodon | Platycodi Grandiflori, Radix | pungent, bitter, neutral; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Kuan Dong Hua | Tussilago | Tussilaginis Farfarae, Flos | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Ma Dou Ling | Aristolochia Fruit | Fructus Aristolochiae | bitter, slightly pungent, cold; affinity to Lu., LI. meridians |
| Pi Pa Ye | Eriobotrya Leaf | Eriobotryae Folium | bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Qian Hu | Peucedanum | Peucedani, Radix | bitter, pungent, slightly cold; affinity to Lu. meridians |
| Xing Ren | Apricot Seed | Pruni Armeniacae, Semen | bitter, warm, slightly poisonous; affinity to Lu., LI. meridians |
| Xuan Fu Hua | Inula Flower | Inulae, Flos | bitter, pungent, salty, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., St., LI. meridians; descending |
| Yang Jin Hua | Datura Flower | Daturae, Flos | pungent, warm, poisonous; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Yun Xiang Cao | Lemongrass | Cymbopogonis Herba | pungent, bitter, warm |
| Zhong Ru Shi | Stalactitum | Stalactitum | sweet, warm; affinity to Lu., Kid., St. meridians |
| Zi Su Zi | Perilla Seed | Perillae, Fructus | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Zi Wan | Aster | Asteris Tatarici, Radix | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Lu. meridian |
10. Kruiden die Zomerhitte elimineren
| Qing Hao | Sweet Wormwood | Artemisiae Annuae, Herba | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., GB. meridians |
| Xiang Ru | Elsholtzia | Elsholtziae seu Moslae, Herba | pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., Sp., St. meridians |
11. Kruiden die Verwarm het lichaam en elimineren interne koude
| Ai Ye | Artemisia Argyi, Argy Wormwood Leaf | Artemisiae Argyi, Folium | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to liv., Sp., Kid. Meridians |
| Bi Bo | Long Pepper | Piperis Longi Fruc6Ks | pungent, hot; affinity to St., LI. meridians |
| Bi Cheng Qie | Litsea | Litsea Cubeba, Fructus | acrid, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Kid., UB. Meridians |
| Cao Wu Tou | Aconite Tsaowu, Kusnezoff Monks | Aconiti Kusnezoffii, Radix | pungent, bitterr, hot, very poisonous; affinity to H., Liv., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Chuan Jiao, Hua Jiao | Zanthoxylum | Zanthoxyli Bungeani, Fructus | pungent, hot, poisonous; affinity to Sp., Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Da Hui Xiang | Star Anise Fruit | Anisi Stellati, Fructus | acrid, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid., Sp. Meridians |
| Ding Xiang | Clove | Caryophylli, Flos | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Fu Zi | Aconite, Prepared Daughter Root of Common Monks’ Hood | Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata, Radix | pungent, sweet, hot, poisonous; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Gan Jiang | Ginger Dry | Zingiberis Officinalis, Rhizoma | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St. H., Lu. meridians |
| Gao Liang Jiang | Galanga, alpinia, lesser galangal rhizome | Alpiniae Officinarum, Rhizoma | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Pao Jiang | Ginger Quick-fried | Zingiberis Officinalis, Rhizoma | |
| Rou Gui | Cinnamon Bark | Cinnamomi Cassiae, Cortex | pungent, sweet, hot; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Wu Tou | Aconite Wutou, Sichuan Aconite, Mother Root of Common monks’ Hood | Aconiti Carmichaeli, Radix | pungent, bitterr, hot, very poisonous; affinity to H., Liv., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Wu Zhu Yu | Evodia, Medicinal Evodia Fruit | Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Fructus | pungent, bitter, hot, slightly toxic; affinity to Liv, Sp., Kid. Meridians |
| Xiao Hui Xiang | Fennel Seed, Fennel Fruit | Foeniculi Vulgaris, Fructus | pungent, aromatic, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid., Sp., St. meridians |
| Zhi Fu Zi | Aconite P. | Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata, Radix | pungent, sweet, hot, poisonous; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians |
12. Kruiden die Verdrijf de wind en vocht
| Ba Jiao Feng | Alangi Root | Alangium Chinense, radix | neutral, pungent; toxic |
| Bai Hua She | Agkistrodon Acutus | Bungarus Multicinctus | sweet, salty, warm, poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Ban Feng He | Pterospermum | Pterospermi Heterophylli, Radix | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Can Sha | Bombyx | Bombyx Excrementum | sweet, pungent, warm, affinity to Liv., Sp., St. meridians |
| Cang Er Zi | Xanthium | Xanthii Sibirici, Fructus | sweet, bitter, warm, slightly poisonous; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Chou Wu Tong | Clerodendrum | Clerodendri, Folium | pungent, bitter, sweet, cold; affinity to Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Chuan Shan Long | Dioscoreae Nipponica | Dioscorea Nipponicae, Rhizoma | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Du Huo | Angelica Pubescentis | Angelica Pubescentis, Radix | pungent, bitter, slightly warm; affinity to Kid. meridian |
| Fang Ji | Stephania | Stephaniae Tetrandrae, Radix | very bitter, pungent, cold; affinity to UB. Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Hai Feng Teng | Piperis | Piperis Futokadsurae, Caulis | pungent, bitter, slightly warm; affinity to Liv., K. meridians |
| Hai Fu Rong | Limonium | Piper wallichii (Miq.), Caulis | acrid, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., and Kid. Meridians |
| Hai Tong Pi | Erythrina | Erythrinae, Cortex | bitter, pungent, neutral; affinity to Liv., K., Sp. meridians |
| Hong Gu She | Kadsura | Kadsura Japonicae, Radix | acrid, bitter, cool; affinityto Lu., Liv., St. meridians |
| Hu Zhang | Giant Knotweed | Polygoni Cuspidati, Rhizoma | pungent, sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Huang Jin Gui, Ci Ge Zi, Xiang Gang | Vanieria | Vanieriae, Caulis | bland, cool; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Lao Guan Cao | Erodium, Geranium, Common Heron’s Bill Herb | Erodii seu Geranii, Herba | acrid, bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., LI. Meridians |
| Lei Gong Teng | Tripterygium | Tripterygium Wilfordii, Caulis | bitter, pungent, cool, affinity to UB., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Liu Zhi Huang, Yi Zhi Huang Hua, Huang Hua Cao | Solidago, Common Goldenrod Herb | Solidaginis, Herba | bitter, sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Lu Han Cao | Pyrola | Pyrolae, Herba | sweet, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Lu Lu Tong | Liquidambar | Liquidambaris Taiwanianae, Fructus | bitter, neutral; affinity to 12 meridians |
| Luo Shi Teng | Trachelospermum | Trachelospermi, Cauli | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to H., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Ma An Teng | Beach Morning Glory | Ipomoea pres-caprae, Herba | acrid, bitter, neutral, affinity to Kid., Liv., LI. Meridians |
| Qiang Huo | Notopterygium | Notopterygii, Rhizoma et Radix | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to UB., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Qin Jiao | Gentianae Macrophyllae | Gentianae Macrophyllae, Radix | bitter, pungent, neutral; affinity to Liv., St., GB. meridians |
| Qing Feng Teng | Sinomenum | Sinomenii Acuti, Rhizoma | pungent, bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Sang Ji Sheng | Loranthus | Loranthi, Ramulus | bitter, sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid. p289 |
| Sang Zhi | Mulberry Twig | Mori Albae, Ramulus | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Shen Jin Cao | Herba Licopodium | Lycopodii, Herba | slightly bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Shi Nan Teng | Piper vine | Ramulus Piper | acrid, warm; affinity to Liv., Lu., Kid. Meridians |
| Si Gua Luo | Luffa Fiber, Luffa Vegetable Sponge | Luffae Fasciculus Vascularis | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., St., Liv. Meridians |
| Song Jie | Pine Nodular Branch | Pini Nodi, Lignum | bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Tou Gu Cao | Speranskia | Speranskiae Tuberculate Herba | pungent, warm; affinity to Liv., Lu. meridians |
| Wei Ling Xian | Clematis | Clematidis, Radix | pungent, salty, warm; affinity to 12 meridians |
| Wu Jia Pi | Acanthopanax | Acanthopanacis Cortex | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., K. meridians |
| Wu Shao She | Zaocys | Zaocys Dhumnades | sweet, neutral, no poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Xi Xian Cao | Siegesbechia | Siegesbeckiae, Herba | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridian |
| Xia Tian Wu | Decumbent Corydalis, Rhizome | Corydalis Decumbentis, Rhizoma | acrid, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv. Meridian |
| Xu Chang Qing | Swallowwort Root | Cynanchi Paniculati, Radix | pungent, neutral; affinity to Liv. Lu. meridians |
| Ye Hai Tang | Bredia Amoena | Bredia Amoena, Fructus | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Yi Tiao Gen | Moghania | Moghaniae, Radix | acrid, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Zuan Di Feng | Schizophragma | Schizophragma, Cortex et Rhizoma | bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to Liv. and Sp. meridianspungent, bland, cool; affinity to Liv. meridians |
13. Kruiden die Verwijderen voedsel Stagnatie
| Gu Ya | Oryza Germinatus | Oryzae Sativae Germinantus, Fructus | sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Hong Qu | Red Yeast Rice | Monascus purpureus | sweet, acrid, warm; affinity to Sp., Liv., LI. Meridians |
| Ji Nei Jin | Gallus, Chicken Gizzard | Corneum Galli, Endothelium | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., St., UB. meridians |
| Lai Fu Zi | Raphanus | Raphani Sativi, Semen | pungent, sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Sp. meridians |
| Mai Ya | Malt | Hordei Germinatus, Fructus | sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Shan Zha | Crataegus, Hawthorn Berry, Hawthorn Fruit | Crataegi, Fructus | sour, sweet, slightly warm; affinity to Sp., St., Liv. meridians |
| Shen Qu | Massa Fermentata | Massa Medica Fermentata | pungent, sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
14. Kruiden die Verdrijf Parasieten
| Bing Lang Zi | Areca Seed, , Betel Nut | Arecae Catechu, Semen | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to St., LI. meridians |
| Guan Zhong | Dryopteris Root | Dryopteris, Rhizoma | bitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic; affinity to Liv., , Sp. Meridians |
| He Cao Ya | Agrimonia, Hairy-vein Agrimonia Bud | Agrimoniae, Gemma | bitter, astringent, cool; affinity to Liv., SI., LI. Meridians |
| He Shi | Carpesium Fruit | Carpesii, Fructus | bitter, acrid, neutral; slightly toxic; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Juan Bo | Selaginella | Selaginellae Involvens, Herba | pungent, neutral; affinity to Liv. Meridian |
| Ku Lian Pi | Melia Bark | Meliae Radicis, Radix | bitter, cold, poisonous; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Lei Wan | Omphalia | Omphaliae Lapidescens, Sclerotium | bitter, cold; affinity to St., LI. meridians |
| Nan Gua Zi | Pumpkin Seed, Cushaw Seed | Cucurbiae Moschatae, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to St., LI. meridians |
| Shi Jun Zi | Quisqualis, Rangoon Creeper Fruit | Quisqualis Indicae, Fructus | sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Shi Liu Gen Pi | Pericarpium | Pericarpium Granati, Radix | sour, astringent, warm; affinity to Liv., St., LI. meridians |
| Tu Mu Xiang | Inula Root | Inulae, Radix | bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Sp., St. meridians |
| Wu Yi | Ulmus | Ulmi, Fructus | acrid, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Xiao Guo Qiang Wei, Xiao Jin Ying | Rosa Cymosa, Small Fruit Rose | Rosae Cymosae, Fructus | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. Meridian |
| Zi Mo Li | Mirabilis | Mirabilidis, Rhizoma | sweet, bitter, astringent; affinity to Lu., St., UB. Meridians |
| Zong Lu Pi | Trachycarpus Stiple Fiber | Trachycarpi, Fibra Stipulae | bitter, sour, neutral; affinity to Liv., Lu., LI. Meridians |
15. Kruiden die slijm te verdrijven door het induceren van braken
| Chang Shan | Dichora | Dichroae Febrifugae, Radix | bitter, pungent, cold, little poison; affinity to Lu., Liv., H. meridians |
| Gua Di | Muskmelon Pedicle | Cucumis Melo, Calyx | bitter, cold, slightly poisonous; affinity to St. meridian |
| Li Lu | Veratrum | Veratrum, Rhizoma | acrid, bitter, cold; toxic; affinity to Lu., Liv., St. Meridians |
16. Kruiden die neerwaartse drainerende en zuiverend effect heeft
| Da Huang | Rhubarb | Rhei, Radix et Rhizoma | bitter, cold; affinity to Sp., St., LI. meridians |
| Fan Xie Ye | Senna | Sennae, Folium | sweet, bitter, cold; affinity to LI. meridian |
| Lu Hui | Aloe | Aloes, Herba | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., H., St., LI. meridians LSZ. p343 |
| Mang Xiao | Mirabilitum | Mirabilitum | salty, cold; affinity to St., LI., SJ. meridians |
17. Kruiden die neerwaartse drainerende en vochtige laxerend effect heeft
| Feng Mi | Honey | Mel | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Sp., LI., meridians |
| Huo Ma Ren | Linum | Cannabis Sativae, Semen | sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., St., LI. meridians |
| Yu Li Ren | Plum Seed | Pruni, Semen | pungent, bitter, sweet, neutral, affinity to Sp., LI., SI. |
18. Kruiden die neerwaartse drainerende en sterk laxerend effect gevolgen heeft
| Ba Dou | Croton Seed | Crotonis, Semen | pungent, hot, very toxic; affinity to St., LI. LSZ. p360 |
| Da Ji | Euphorbia | Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix | bitter, pungent, cold, poisonous; affinity to Lu., Kid., LI. meridians |
| Gan Sui | Euphorbia Kansui | Euphorbiae Kansui, Radix | bitter, cold, poisonous; affinity to Lu., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Qian Jin Zi | Euphorbia L. Seed | Euphorbia L., Semen | pungent, warm; poisonous; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Qian Niu Zi | Pharbitis Seed | Pharbitidis, Semen | bitter, cold, poisonous; affinity to liv., kid. and LI. meridians |
| Shang Lu | Phytolacca | Phytolaccae, Radix | bitter, cold, toxic; affinity to Lu., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Yuan Hua | Genkwa Flower | Genkwa, Flos | bitter, cold, poisonous; affinity to Lu., Sp., Kid. meridians |
19. Kruiden die Damp aromatisch transformeren
| Bai Dou Kou | Cluster | Amomi Cardamomi, Fructus | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., Sp., St. meridians |
| Cang Zhu | Atractylodes Red | Atractylodes Lancea, Rhizoma | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp. meridian |
| Cao Dou Kou | Alpiniae Katsumadai | Alpiniae Katsumadai, Semen | pungent, aromatic, warm; affinity to Sp., St., meridians |
| Cao Guo | Amomi Fruit | Amomi Tsao-Ko, Fructus | pungent, warm, affinity to Sp., St. meridians
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| Huo Xiang | Agastache | Agastaches seu Pogostemi, Herba | pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., Sp., St. meridians |
| Pei Lan | Eupatorium | Eupatorii Herba | pungent, neutral; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Sha Ren | Cardamon | Amomi, Fructus seu Semen | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Kid. meridians |
20. Kruiden die vocht afdrijven en vochtretentie op te lossen
| Bai Long Chuan Hua Tou | Clerodendron, scarlet glory bower | Clerodendron Paniculatum, Radix | slightly bitter, warm in nature; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Bi Jie | Tokoro | Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae, Rhizoma | bitter, neutral; affinity to Kid., St. meridians |
| Bi Zi Cao | crinite pogonatherum | Pogonantheri Criniti, Herba | sweet, cool; affinity to Kid., UB. Meridians |
| Bian Xu | Common knotgrass herb | Polygoni Avicularis, Herba | bitter, neutral; affinity to St. UB. meridians |
| Che Qian Cao | Plantain Herb | Plantaginis, Herba | sweet, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. & Sp. meridians |
| Che Qian Zi | Plantago Seed | Plantaginis, Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid., SI., Lu. meridians |
| Chi Fu Ling | Hoelen Red | Poriae Cocos Rubrae, Sclerotium | sweet, bland, slightly cool; affinity to H., Sp., St., Lu., Kid. |
| Chi Xiao Dou | Phaseolus, Rice Bean, Adsuki bean | Phaseoli Calcarati, Semen | sweet, slight cold; affinity to Liv., SI. meridians |
| Dan Zhu Ye | Lophathera | Lophatheri Gracilis, Herba | sweet, bland, slightly cold; affinity to H., SI. meridians |
| Deng Xin Cao | Juncus | Junci Effusi, Medulla | sweet, bland, slightly cold; affinity to H., Lu., SI. meridians |
| Di Fu Zi | Kochia, belvedere fruit, broom cypress | Kochiae Scopariae, Fructus | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians |
| Ding Shu Xiu | elephantopi | Elephantopus Scaber, Herba | sweet, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid., LI. Meridians |
| Dong Gua Pi | Benincasa, Chinese wax gourd peel | Benincasae, Pericarpium | sweat, slghtly cold; affinite to Lu., SI. meridians |
| Dong Gua Zi | Benincasa Seed | Benincasae Hispidae, Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., St., LI., SI. meridians |
| Dong Kui Zi | Malva Seed | Malvae Verticillatae, Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to LI., SI., UB. meridians |
| Fu Ling Pi | Hoelen Bark | Poriae Cocos, Cortex | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to H., Sp., St., Lu., Kid. |
| Fu Ling, Yun Ling | Hoelen, poria, indian bread, tuckahoe | Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to H., Sp., St., Lu., Kid. |
| Guan Mu Tong | aristolochia stem, Manchurian dutchman’s pipe stem | Aristolochiae Manshuriensis, Caulis | bitter, cold; toxic; affinity to UB., H., SI meridians |
| Hai Jin Sha | Spora Lygodii | Lygodii, Spora | sweet, salty, cold; affinity to UB., SI. meridians |
| Hua Shi | Talc | Talcum | sweet, cold; affinity to UB., Lu., St. meridians |
| Ji Gu Cao | Abrus precatorius | Abrus precatorius Herba | sweet, bland, cool; affinity to Kid. & UB. meridians |
| Jin Qian Cao | Lysimachia | Lysimachiae, Herba | sweet, salty, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., GB., Kid., UB. meridians |
| Ma Ti Jin | Dichondra | Dichondrae, Herba | bitter, acrid, cool; affinity to Liv., Lu. Meridians |
| Mao Gu Xiao | Hyptis | Hyptis Capitatae, Caulis | bland, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Mu Tong | clematis, armand clematis stem, anemone clematis stem | Clematidis Armandii, Caulis | bitter, cold; affinity to H., SI. meridians |
| Qu Mai | Dianthus, lilac pink, Chinese pink, rainbow pink | Dianthi, Herba | bitter, cold; affinity to H., SI. meridians |
| Shan Pu Tao | Viticis | Vitis Amurensis, Radix | sweet, cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Shi Wei | Pyrrosia, Shearer’s Pyrrosia Leaf | Pyrrosiae, Folium | sweet, bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., UB.meridians |
| Shui Ding Xiang | Ludwigia, Climbing seed box | Ludwigiae, Herba | sweet, bland, very cold; affinity to Kid., UB. Meridians |
| Tong Cao | Tetrapanax, rice paper plant pith | Tetrapanacis Papyriferi, Medulla | sweet, bland, cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Xian Feng Cao | Bidens | Bidentis, Herba | bland, cold; affinity to Kid., SI., UB. Meridians |
| Yi Yi Ren | Coix | Coicis Lachryma-Jobi, Semen | sweet, bland, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., St., Lu. meridians |
| Yin Chen Hao | Capillaris, Capillary Wormwood | Artemisiae Capillaris, Herba | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., St., Liv., GB. meridians |
| Yu Mi Xu | Corn Stigma, Corn Silk | Stigma, Maydis | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to H., SI. Meridians |
| Ze Qi | Sun Euphorbia | Euphorbia helioscopia, Herba | sweet, bitter, acrid, cool; toxic; affinity to LI., SI., Lu. Meridians |
| Ze Xie | Alisma | Alismatis Orientalis, Rhizoma | sweet, bland, cold; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians |
| Zhu Ling | Polyporus | Polypori Umbellati, Sclerotium | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians |
21. Kruiden die Qi tonifiëren
| Bai Bian Dou | Dolichos Seed | Dolichoris Lablab, Semen | sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Bai Zhu | Atractylodes White | Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma | sweet, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Ci Wu Jia | Acanthopanax | Acanthopanacis Senticosi, Radix et Caulis | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp., Kid., H. meridians |
| Da Zao, Hong Zao | Jujube | Isatis seu Baphicacanti, Folium | sweet, warm; affinity to Sp, St. meridians |
| Dang Shen | Codonopsis | Codonopsis Pilosulae, Radix | sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Dong Yang Shen | Japanese Ginseng, Eastern Ginseng | Ginseng Japonica | sweet, slightly bitter, cool; affinity to Sp., Lu. Meridians |
| Gan Cao | Licorice | Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Radix | sweet, neutral; affinity to 12 meridians [mainly Sp., St. meridians |
| Huang Jing | Polygonatum Offici | Polygonati Officinalis, Rhizoma | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Kid., Sp. meridians |
| Huang Qi | Astragalus | Astragali Membranacei, Radix | sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Ji Zi Huang | Egg Yolk | Egg Yolk (chicken) | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Kid., Sp. meridians |
| Ren Shen | Ginseng | Ginseng, Radix | sweet, slight bitter, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., Sp. meridians |
| Shan Yao | Dioscorea | Dioscoreae oppositae, Radix | sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., Lu., K. meridians |
| Tai Zi Shen | Pseudostellaria | Pseudostellariae Heterophyllae, Radix | sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Xi Yang Shen | American Ginseng | Panacis Quinque Folii, Radix | bitter, slight sweet, cold; affinity to H., Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Yi Tang | Maltose | Saccharum Granorum | sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Lu. meridians |
22. Kruiden die Bloed tonifiëren
| Bai Shao | Peony White | Paeoniae Lactiflorae, Radix | bitter, sour, slightly cold; affinity to Liv. & Sp. meridian |
| Dang Gui | Angelicae Sinensis | Angelicae Sinensis, Radix | sweet, pungent, warm; affinity to H., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Dang Gui Wei | Angelica Sinensis Tail | Angelicae Sinensis, Radix | sweet, pungent, warm; affinity to H., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| E Jiao | Gelatin | Gelatinum Corii Asini | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| He Shou Wu | Polygoni Multiflori | Polygoni Multiflori, Radix | bitter, sweet, astringent, slightly warm; affinity to Liv. & Kid. meridians |
| Ji Xue Teng | Milletia | Milletiae Reticulatae, Caulis | bitter, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Long Yan Rou | Longan | Longanae, Arillus [Euphoriae, Fructus] | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Sang Shen Zi | Mulberry | Mori, Fructus | sweet, cold; affinity to Liv. and Kid. meridians |
| Shu Di Huang | Rehmannia P. | Rehmanniae Glutinosae Praeparata, Radix | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Zao Fan | Melanterite | Melanteritum | sweet, astringent; cool; slightly toxic; affinity to Liv. & Sp. Meridians |
23. Kruiden die Yin tonifiëren
| Bai He | Lily | Lilii, Bulbus | sweet, bland, slightly bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., H. meridians |
| Bai Mu Er | Tremella | Tremella fuciformis Berk | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., St., Kid. meridians |
| Bei Sha Shen | Glehnia | Glehniae, Radix | sweet, bland, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Bie Jia | Tortoise Shell | Amydae Sinensis, Carapax | salty, cold; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Gou Qi Zi | Lycium Fructus | Lycii Chinensis, Fructus | sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid., Lu. meridians |
| Gui Ban | Turtle Shell | Plastrum Testudinis | salty, sweet, cold; affinity to K. & H. meridians |
| Han Lian Cao | Eclipta | Ecliptae Prostratae, Herba | sweet, sour, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Hu Ma Ren | Sesame | Sesami Indici, Semen | sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv. and Kid. meridian |
| Mai Men Dong | Ophiopogon | Ophiopogonis Japonici, Tuber | sweet, slight bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St., and H. meridians |
| Nan Sha Shen | Adenophora | Adenophorae Radix | sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Nu Zhen Zi | Ligustrum | Ligustri Lucidi Fructus | sweet, bitter, cool; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Shi Hu | Dendrobium | Dendrobii, Caulis | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to St., Kid. meridians |
| Tian Men Dong | Asparagus | Asparagi Cochinchinensis, Tuber | sweet, bitter, cold; affinity to Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Xuan Shen | Scrophularia | Scrophulariae Ningpoensis, Radix | sweet, bitter, salty, cold; affinity to kid., Lu., St. meridians |
| Yu Zhu | Polygonatum Odorati | Polygonati Odorati, Rhizoma | swwet, neutral; affinity to Lu., St. meridians |
| Zhi Ju Zi | Hovenia, Trifoliate Orange Root Bark | Hoveniae, Semen seu Fructus | sweet, neutral; affinity to St. Meridian |
24. Kruiden die Yang tonifiëren
| Ba Ji Tian | Morinda | Morindae Officinalis, Radix | pungent, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Bu Gu Zhi | Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit | Psoraleae Corylifoliae, Fructus | bitter, pungent, very warm; affinity to Kid., Sp. meridians |
| Dong Chong Xia Cao | Cordyceps | Cordyceps Sinensis, Sclerotium | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Du Zhong | Eucommia | Eucommiae Ulmoidis, Cortex | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Ge Jie | Gecko | Gecko | salty, neutral; affinity to Lu., Kid.meridinas |
| Gou Ji | Cibotium | Cibotii Barometz, Rhizoma | bitter, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Gu Sui Bu | Drynaria | Drynariae seu Davillae, Rhizoma | bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., K., H. meridians |
| Hai Ma | Hippocampus | Hippocampus | sweet, salty, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Hai Shen | Sea Cucumber, Sea Slug, Trepang | Strichopus Japonicus | sweet, salty, warm; affinity to H., Kid. Meridians |
| Hu Lu Ba | Fenugreek Seed | Trigonellae Foeni-graeci, Semen | bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Hu Tao Ren | Walnut | Juglandis Regiae, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to Kid., Lu. meridians |
| Jiu Cai Zi, Jiu Zi | Tuber Onion Seed | Allii Tuberosi, Semen | pungent, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Jiu Xiang Chong | Aspongopus Sinensis | Aspongopus Chinensis | salty, warm; affinity to liv., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Lu Jiao | Ossfied Deer Horn | Cornu Vervi | salty, warm; affinity to Kid., Liv. Meridians |
| Lu Jiao Jiao | Deer Antler Glue | Colla Cornus Cervi | sweet, slightly warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Lu Jiao Shuang | Colla Cervis Parvi | Cervi Degelatinatum, Cornu | salty, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Lu Rong | Pilose Deer Antler | Cornu Cervi Parvum; pantocrinum | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Rou Cong Rong | Cistanche | Cistanches Deserticolae, Herba | sweet, salty, warm; affinity to Kid., LI. meridians |
| Sha Yuan Ji Li | Astragalus Seed | Astragali Complanati, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| She Chuang Zi | Cnidium Seed | Cnidii Monnieri, Fructus | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Kid. meridian |
| Suo Yang | Cynomorium | Cynomorii Songarici, Herba | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Tu Si Zi | Cuscuta | Cuscutae Chinensis, Semen | pungent, sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid., Sp. meridians |
| Xian Mao | Curculigo | Curculiginis Orchioidis, Rhizoma | pungent, hot, poisonous; affinity to Kid. meridian |
| Xu Duan | Dipsacus | Dipsaci Asperi, Radix | bitter, sweet, pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Yang Qi Shi | Actinolite | Actinolitum | salty, warm; affinity to kidney |
| Yi Zhi Ren | Alpinia Fruit | Alpiniae Oxyphyllae, Fructus | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., H., Kid. meridians |
| Ying Yang Huo | Epimedium | Epimedii, Herba | pungent, sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Zi He Che | Placenta | Placenta Hominis | sweet, salty, warm; affinity to Lu., Liv., Kid. meridians |
25. Kruiden die samentrekkende eigenschap hebben
| Chi Shi Zhi | Kaolin | Halloysitum Rubrum | sweet, sour, astringent, warm; affinity to LI., St. and Kid. meridians |
| Chun Gen Pi | Ailanthus Bark | Ailanthi, Cortex | cold, better, astringent; affinity to LI., St., Liv. meridians |
| Fu Pen Zi | Rubus | Rubi Chingii, Fructus | sweet, sour, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Fu Xiao Mai | Wheat Immature | Tritici Aestivi Levis, Semen | sweet, cold; affinity to H. meridian |
| He Ye | Lotus Leaf | Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Folium | astringent, neutral; affinity to Sp. and Kid. meridians |
| He Zi | Terminallia | Terminaliae Chebulae, Fructus | bitter, sour, astringent, neutral; affinity to Lu., St., LI. |
| Hu Tui Zi | Elaeagnus Fruit | Elaeagni Fructus | astringent; affinity to LI. meridian |
| Ji Guan Hua | Celosia Flos | Celosiae Cristatae, Flos | sweet, astringent, cold; affinity to Liv. & LI. meiridians |
| Jin Ying Zi | Rosa Fruit | Rosae Laevigatae, Fructus | sour, astringent, affinity to Kid., GB, meridians |
| Lian Xu | Lotus Stamen | Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Stamen | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to H. and Kid. meridians |
| Lian Zi | Lotus Seed | Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Semen | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to Sp., Kid., and H. meridians |
| Ma Huang Gen | Ephedra Root | Ephedrae, Radix | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu. meridian |
| Nu Dao Geng | Oryza Glutinosa | Oryza Glutinosae, Radix et Rhizoma | sweet, neutral; affinity to H. and Liv. meridians |
| Qian Shi | Euryale | Euryales Ferocis, Semen | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Rou Dou Kou | Nutmeg | Myristicae Fragrantis, Semen | sweet, warm, astringent; affinity to Sp., St., LI. meridians |
| Sang Piao Xiao | Mantis | Mantidis, Ootheca | sweet, salty, neutral; liv. and Kid. meridians |
| Shan Zhu Yu | Cornus | Corni Officinalis, Fructus | sweet, slour, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Shi Liu Pi | Punicine Peel | Granati, Pericarpium | sour, astringent, warm; affinity to Liv., St., and LI. meridians |
| Wu Bei Zi | Gall | Galla Rhois Chinensis | sour, astringent, cold; affinity to Lu., LI., Kid. meridians |
| Wu Mei | Mume | Pruni Mume, Fructus | sour, astringent, neutral; affinity to Liv., Sp. and LI. meridians |
| Wu Wei Zi | Schizandra | Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus | sour, warm, astringent; affinity to Lu., H. and Kid. meridians |
| Yin Xing, Bai Guo | Ginkgo Nut, Ginkgo Seed | Ginkgo Bilobae, Semen | sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral; bit poisonous; affinity to Lu. Meridian |
| Ying Su Ke | Papaver | Papaveris, Pericarpium | sour, astringent, neutral; to Lu., Kid., LI. meridians |
| Yu Yu Liang | Limonite | Limonitum | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to St. LI. meridians |
26. Aromatische kruiden die de Oriffice te deblokkeren
| An Xi Xiang | Benzonium | Benzonium | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to H., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Bing Pian | Borneol | Borneolum Syntheticum | pungent, bitter, slightly cold; affinity to H., Lu., Sp. meridians |
| Niu Huang | Calculus Bovis | Calculus Bovis | bitter, cold; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| She Xiang | Musk | Moschus, Secretio | sour, pungent, warm; affinity to 12 meridians |
| Shi Chang Pu | Acorus | Acori Graminei, Rhizoma | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to H. and St. meridians |
| Su He Xiang | Styrax Liquidis | Styrax Liquidis | sweet, pungent, warm; affinity to H., Sp. meridians |
27. Kruiden die Shen kalmeren
| Hu Po | Succinum, Amber | Succinum | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Liv., Lu., UB. |
| Long Gu | Dragon Bone | Draconis, Os | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to H., Liv., and Kid. meridians |
| Mu Li | Oyster Shell | Ostreae, Concha | salty, astringent, slightly cold; affinity to Kid., Liv., GB. meridians |
| Zhen Zhu | Pearl | Margaritiferae Usta | sweet, salty, cold; affinity to H. Liv. meridians |
| Zhen Zhu Mu | Nacre | Margaritiferae Usta, Concha | salty, cold; affinity to H. and Liv. meridians |
| Zhu Sha | Cinnabar | Cinnabaris | sweet, slightly cold, poisonous; affinity to H. LSZ. p528 |
| Zi Shi Yin | Fluoritum | Fluoritum [Amethystum] | sweet, warm; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
28. Kruiden die het hart voeden en de Shen kalmeren
| Bai Zi Ren | Biota Seed | Biotae Orientalis, Semen | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Sp., Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Fu Shen | Poriae Cocos P. S. | Poriae Cocos Pararadicis, Sclerotium | sweet, bland, neutral; affinity to H., Sp., St., Lu., Kid. |
| He Huan Pi | Albizia Bark, Silk Tree Albizia Bark | Albizziae Julibrissin, Cortex | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Ling Zhi | Ganoderma, Lucid Ganoderma, Reishi Mushroom | Ganodermatus, Fructificatio | sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., H., Sp. meridians |
| Suan Zao Ren | Zizyphus, Spiny Date Seed | Zizyphi Spinosae, Semen | sweet, sour, neutral; affinity to Liv., GB., H. meridians |
| Xiao Mai | Wheat | Triciti Aestivi Levis, Semen | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to H. meridian |
| Xie Cao | Valerian Root | Valerianae, Radix et Rhizoma | bitter, sweet, neutral; affinity to H. And Liv. Meridians |
| Ye Jiao Teng | Polygonum Vine | Polygoni Multiflori, Caulis | sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Yuan Zhi | Polygala, Thin-leaf Milkwort Root | Polygalae Tenuifoliae, Radix | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to H., Kid., Lu. meridians |
29. Kruiden die de Interne Wind te blussen en tremoren te verlichten
| Bai Jiang Can | Bombyx | Bombyx Batryticatus | salty, pungent, neutral; affinity to Lu., Liv. meridians |
| Dai Zhe Shi | Hematite | Haematitum | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Di Long | Lumbricus | Lumbricus | salty, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid., Lu. meridians |
| Gou Teng | Gambir | Uncariae cum Uncis, Ramulus | sweet, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Ling Yang Jiao | Antilope Horn | Cornu Antelopis | salty, cold; affinity to Liv., H., Lu. meridians |
| Luo Bu Ma Ye | Apoacynum | Apocyni Veneti, Folium | sweet, bitter, cool; affinity to heart and liver meridians |
| Quan Xie | Scorpion | Buthus Martensi [Scorpio] | sweet, pungent, neutral, poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Shi Jue Ming | Haliotis, Sea-ear Shell, Abalone Shell | Haliotidis, Concha | salty, cold; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Tian Ma | Gastrodia | Gastrodiae Elatae, Rhizoma | sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Wu Gong | Scolopendra | Scolopendra Subspinipes | pungent, warm, poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
30. Kruiden die Qi beweging te reguleren
| Ba Yue Zha | Akebia Fruit | Akebiae, Fructus | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Chen Pi | Tangerine Peel | Citri Reticulatae, Pericarpium | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp. Lu. meridians |
| Chen Xiang | Aquilaria | Aquilariae Resinatum, Lignum | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Kid. meridians |
| Chuan Lian Zi | Melia | Meliae Toosendan, Fructus | bitter, cold, ; slightly poisionous; affinity to Liv., SI., UB. meridians |
| Da Fu Pi | Areca Peel | Arecae Catechu, Pericarpium | pungent, slight warm; affinity to Sp., St., LI. meridians |
| Dao Dou | Canavalia, Jack Bean, Sword Bean | Canavaliae, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to St., Kid. Meridians |
| Fo Shou | Finger Citrus | Citri Sarcodactylis, Fructus | pungent, bitter, sour, warm; affinity to Liv., Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Gan Song | Nardostachys, Chinese Nardostachys Rhizome | Nardostachys, Radix seu Rhizoma | acrid, sweet, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Hou Po | Magnolia Bark | Magnoliae Officinalis, Cortex | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to Sp, St., Lu., LI. meridians |
| Jiang Xiang | Acronichia, Dalbergia, Rosewood | Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae | warm, pungent; affinity to Liv., Sp., St. meridians as well as Qi & blood |
| Jiu Ceng Ta | Basil | Ocimi Basilici, Herba | acrid, pungent, warm; affinity to St., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Jiu Li Xiang | Murraya Paniculata | Murraya Paniculata Folium | pungent, slightly bitter, warm, slightly poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Ju Hong, Ju Pi | Orange Peel | Citri Erythrocarpae, Exocarpium | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Lu., Sp. meridians |
| Li Zhi He | Litchi Seed | Litchi Chinensis, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Mu Xiang | Saussurea | Saussurea seu Vladimiriae, Radix | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Lu., Liv., Sp., St., LI. meridians |
| Po Bu Zi Ye | Sebastan Plum | Cordia Dichotoma, Folium | bitter, slightly astringent, cool; affinity to Lev., Kid., St. meridians |
| Qing Mu Xiang | Slender Dutchmanspipe Root | Aristolochiae Recurvilabra, Radix | bitter, pungent, cold; affinity to H., St. meridians |
| Qing Pi | Blue Citrus | Citri Reticulatae Viride, Pericarpium | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., GB., Sp. meridians |
| Shi Di | Kaki | Diospyros Kaki, Calyx | bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to Lu. meridians |
| Suo Luo Zi | Aesculus seed, Chinese Buckeye Seed, Wilson Buckeye seed | Aesculi, Semen | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Tan Xiang | Sandelwood | Santali Albi, Lignum | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St., Lu. meridians |
| Tian Xian Teng | Aristolochia Stem | Aristolochiae, Caulis | bitter, warm; toxic; affinity to Lu., Sp., Kid. Meridians |
| Wan Dian Jin | ilex | Ilicis Asprellae, Radix | bland, cool; affinity to Lu. Meridian |
| Wu Yao | Lindera Root | Linderae Strychnifoliae, Radix | pungent, warm; affinity to Lu., Sp., Kid. meridians |
| Xiang Fu | Cyperus | Cyperi Rotundi, Rhizoma | pungent, slightly bitter, sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., SJ. meridians |
| Xiang Yuan | Citrus Fruit | Citri Ftructus | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Sp., Lu. meridians |
| Xie Bai | Bakeri | Bulbus Allii Macrostemi | pungent, bitter, warm; affinity to Lu., St., LI. LSZ. p589 |
| Zhi Ke | Citri seu Ponciri | Citri seu Ponciri, Fructus | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Zhi Shi | Citri seu Ponciri I. | Citri seu Ponciri Immaturus, Fructus | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
31. Kruiden die de bloedcirculatie te activeren
| Chong Wei Zi | Leonurus Fruit | Leonuri Heterophylli, Semen | bitter, pungent, slightly cool; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Chu Fu | Porcellio scaber Latreille | Porcellio scaber Latreille | sour, warm; affinity to Lu., Kid. meridians |
| Chuan Niu Xi | Cyathula | Cyathulae Officinalis, Radix | bitter, sour, neutral; affinity to liver and kidney meridians |
| Chuan Shan Jia | Anteater Scales, Pangolin Scales | Manitis Pentadactylae, Squama | salty, cold; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Chuan Tong Pi | Kalopanacis | Kalopanax Pictus, Ramus | acrid, bitter, warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Chuan Xiong | Cnidium, , Sichuan Lovage Rhizome | Ligustici Chuanxiong, Rhizoma | pungent, warm; affinity to Liv., GB., P. meridians |
| Dan Shen | Salvia Root | Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Radix | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| E Zhu | Curcuma Zedoaria | Curcumae Zedoariae, Rhizoma | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Feng Xiang Zhi | Liquidambar Resin | Liquidambaris Resina | pungent, slightly bitter, nautral; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Gan Qi | Dried Lacquer | Toxicodendri, Resina | acrid, bitter, warm; slightly toxic; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Hong Hua | Carthamus | Carthami Tinctorii, Flos | pungent, warm; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Huai Niu Xi | Achyranthes | Achyranthis Bidentatae, Radix | bitter, sour, neutral; affinity to liver and kidney meridians |
| Jiang Huang | Turmeric | Curcumae, Rhizoma Longae Aromatica | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., Liv. meridians |
| Jin Bu Huan | Lucopodium | Lycopodii Serrati, Herba | acrid, sweet, neutral; affinity to Lu., Liv., LI. Meridians |
| Liang Mian Zhen | Zanthoxylum Root | Zanthoxylum nitidum Radix | pungent, bitter, warm, slightly poisonous; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Ling Xiao Hua | Campsis grandi flower | Campsis Grandi flora | sweet, sour, cold; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Liu Ji Nu | Mugwort | Artemiaia Anomalae, Herba | bitter, warm; affinity to H., Sp. meridians |
| Ma Bian Cao | Verbena | Verbenae Officinalis, Herba | bitter, cool; affinity to Liv., Sp. Meridians |
| Mao Dong Qing | Ilex Pubescentis Root | Ilicis Pubescentis, Radix | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., H., Lu. meridians |
| Meng Chong | Tabanus | Tabanus, Tabanus Bivittatus Mats | bitter, cold, slightly toxic; affinity to liver meridian |
| Mo Yao | Myrrh | Myrrhae, Resina Commiphorae | bitterr, pungent, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Ru Xiang | Mastic, Frankincense, Olibanum | Olibanum, Resina | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to H., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| San Leng | Sparganium, Common Bur-reed Rhizome | Sparganii Stoloniferi, Rhizoma | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Shui Zhi | Medicinal Leech | Hirudo seu Whitmaniae | salty, bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Su Mu | Sappan Wood | Sappan, Lignum | pungent, neutral; affinity to blood region of Liv., H., Sp. meridians |
| Tao Ren | Persica, Peach Seed | Pruni Persicae, Semen | bitterr, sweet, neutral; affinity to H., Liv., LI. meridians |
| Tu Bie Chong, Di Bie Chong, Zhe Chong | Eupolyphaga | Eupolyphaga seu Opisthoplatia | salty, cold, poisonous; affinity to Liv., H., Sp. meridians |
| Wang Bu Liu Xing | Vaccaria | Vaccariae Segetalis, Semen | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., St. meridians |
| Wu Ling Zhi | Pteropus | Pteromi seu Trogopteri, Excrementum | sweet, warm; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Xue Jie | Dragon Blood | Draconis, Sanguis | sweet, salty, neutral; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Yan Hu Suo | Corydalis | Corydalis, Rhizoma | bitter, pungent, warm; affinity to Liv. P., Sp, Lu. meridian |
| Ye Ming Sha | Bat Droppings, Bat Dung | Vespertilii Murini, Excrementum | pungnent, cold; affinity to Liv. meridians |
| Yi Mu Cao | Leonurus | Leonuri Heterophylli, Herba | pungent, bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| Yin Xing Ye | Ginkgo Leaf | Ginkgo Biloba, Forlium | sweat, bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to H., Lu., LI. Meridians |
| Yu Jin | Curcuma, Aromatic Turmeric Tuber | Curcuma aromaitica Salisb, Radix | pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., H., Lu. meridians |
| Ze Lan | Lycopus | Lycopi Lucidi, Herba | bitter, pungent, slightly warm; affinity to Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Zi Ran Tong | Pyrite | Piritum | pungent, bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
32. Kruiden die bloeding te stoppen
| Bai Ji | Bletilla, Common Bletilla Tuber, Hyacinth | Bletillae Striatae, Rhizoma | bitter, sweet, astringent, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., St., Liv. meridians |
| Ce Bai Ye | Platydadus Leaves, Leafy Twigs of Chinese Arborvitae | Platycladus orientalis, Cacumen | bitter, astringent, slightly cold; affinity to Lu., Liv., Sp. meridians |
| Da Ji | Cirsium, Japanese Thistle | Cirsii Japonici, Herba seu Radix | sweet, bitter, cold; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Di Yu | Sanguisorba | Sanguisorbae Officinalis, Radix | bitter, sour, slightly cold; affinity to Liv., LI. meridians |
| Fu Long Gan | Soot and Ash from an Enclosed Fire Pit | Terra Flava Usta | pungent, warm; affinity to Sp., St. meridians |
| Hai Piao Xiao | Sepia | Sepiae seu Sepiellae, Os | salty, astringent, slightly warm; affinity to Liv., Kid. meridians |
| Hei Pu Huang | Bulrush Carbonized | Typhae, Pollen Carbonisata | |
| Hua Rui Shi [Hua Xin Shi] | Ophicalcite | Ophicalcitum | sour, pungent, neutral; affinity to liver meridian |
| Huai Hua | Sophora Flower | Sophorae Japonicae, Flos | bitter, slightly cold; affinity to intestine and liver meridians |
| Lian Fang | Lotus Peducle | Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Receotaculum | bitter, astringent, warm; affinity to Liv. meridian and blood region |
| Ou Jie | Lotus Node | Nelumbinis Rhizomatis, Nodus | sweet, astringent, neutral; affinity to Liv., Lu., St. meridians |
| Pu Huang | Bulrush, Cattail Pollen | Typhae, Pollen | sweet, neutral; affinity to P., Liv. meridians |
| Qian Cao Gen | Madder Root | Rubiae Cordifoliae, Radix | bitter, cold; affinity to Liv., P. meridians |
| San Qi | Pseudoginseng, Notoginseng | Pseudoginseng, Radix | sweet, slightly bitter, warm; lsightly toxic; affinity to Liv., St. Meridians |
| Xian He Cao | Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud | Agrimoniae Pilosae, Herba | bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Xiao Ji | Cephalanoploris, Common Cephalanoplos, Field Thistle, Setose Cephalanoplos | Cephalanoploris, Herba | sweet, cold; affinity to H., Liv. meridians |
| Xue Yu Tan | Charred Human Hair | Crinis Carbonisatus | bitter, neutral; affinity to Liv. and Kid. meridians |
| Zi Zhu | Callicarpa Leaf | Callicarpae, Forlium | bitter, astringent, cool; affinity to Liv., Lu., St. meridians |
| Zong Lu Tan | Trachycarpus Fiber Carbonized | Trachycarpus Fasciculus Carbonisata | bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to Liv. Lu., LI. and Sp. meridians |
33. Kruiden voor externe gebruiken
| Ban Mao | Cantharis | Mylabris | pungent, warm, poisonous |
| Chan Su | Toad Venum, Cake of Toad Skin Secretion | Venenum Bufonis | sweet, pungent, warm, poison; affinity to St., H. QZH. vol.I, p.938; LSZ. p703 |
| Da Feng Zi | hydnocarpus, chaulmoogra seed | Hydnocarpi, Semen | acrid, hot; extremely toxic; affinity to Liv., Sp., Kid. Meridians |
| Er Cha | Acacia Catechu | Acacia seu Gambir, Ramus et Herba | bitter, astringent, neutral; affinity to Lu. & H. meridian |
| Liu Huang | Sulfur | Sulphur | sour, warm, poisonous; affinity to Kid., P. meridians |
| Lu Gan Shi | Smithsonitum | Calamina | sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., St. Meridians |
| Ma Qian Zi | Nux Vomica | Strychni Semen; Nux-vomica Semen | bitter, cold, very poisonous, affinity to Liv. & Sp. meridians |
| Mi Tuo Seng | Litharge | Lithargyum | salty, acrid, neutral; toxic; affinity to Liv., Sp. Meridians |
| Ming Fan | Alunite | Alumen [KAI(SO4)2.12H2O] | sour, astringent, cold; affinity to Lu., LI., Liv. meridians |
| Mu Bie Zi | Momordica | Momordicae, Semen | bitter, slightly sweet and warm; toxic; affinity to Liv., Sp., St. |
| Peng Sha | Borax | Borax | sweet, salty, cool; affinity to Lu, St. Meridians |
| Qian Dan | Minium | Minium | bitter, cool; toxic; affinity to H., Liv. Meridians |
| Qing Fen | Calomel | Calomelas | acrid, cold; toxic; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Shi Hui | Lime | Calcarea | cold; affinity to Liv. meridian |
| Tu Jin Pi | Pseudolarix Bark | Pseudolaricis, Cortex et Rhizoma | pungent, warm, toxic |
| Wu Ming Yi | Pyrolusite | Pyrolusitum | sweet, neutral; affinity to Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Xian Ren Zhang | cbollarootorstem | cactus | bitter, cold, astringent; affinity to H., Lu., St. meridians |
| Xiong Huang | Realgar | Realgar | acrid, bitter, warm; toxic; affinity to H., Liv., Kid. Meridians |
| Zhang Nao | Camphora | Camphora | acrid, hot; toxic; affinity to H., Sp. Meridians |
