Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

• Ren Dong Teng (Honeysuckle Stem)
  Latin: Caulis Lonicerae
  Properties: Sweet, Cold
  Channels: LU, ST
  
• Ren Shen (Ginseng Root)
  Latin: Radix Ginseng
  Properties: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
  Channels: LU, SP
  
• Rou Cong Rong (Fleshy Stem of the Broomrape)
  Latin: Herba Cistanchis Deserticolae
  Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm
  Channels: LI, KI
  
• Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seeds)
  Latin: Semen Myristicae Fragrantis
  Properties: Spicy, Warm
  Channels: LI, SP, ST
  
• Rou Gui (Inner Brack or Saigon Cinnamon)
  Latin: Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae
  Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Hot
  Channels: HT, KI, LIV, SP
  
• Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin)
  Latin: Resina Olibani
  Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm
  Channels: HT, LIV, SP