Herb Matrix

Lemon

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Lemon is not specifically mentioned as it was written before lemons were widely known. However, the book does discuss the properties of citrus fruits, which can ...

Polygonatum Root

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Polygonatum Root also known as sweet olive, belongs to the Oleaceae family and is an evergreen arbor or shrub, it has a pungent taste and is warm in nature and u...

Mulberry

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Mulberry is having a sweet taste and a cold nature, and are able to quench thirst, benefit the five internal organs and joints, and promote the circulation of bl...

Mandarin Ginseng

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Mandarin Ginseng is described as having the effects of greatly nourishing vital energy, stabilizing pulse and preventing emaciation, benefiting the spleen and lu...

Oolong Tea

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Oolong Tea is not specifically mentioned as it was written before the widespread popularity of oolong tea. However, based on the properties of oolong tea and its...

Baby Chamomile

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Baby Chamomile Tea has the effects of clearing heat, calming the liver, and improving eyesight, and is traditionaly used to treat symptoms of common cold, headac...

Yellow Tea

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Yellow Tea is described as a lightly fermented tea with a unique "yellowing" process that gives the leaves and the soup a yellow color. Yellow tea belongs to the...

Black Tea

The "Compendium of Materia Medica" does not directly mention the term "black tea," as the book was completed in 1578, while the origin and development of black tea mainly occurred during the 17th...

Pu'er

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Pu'er is not specifically mentioned by name, however the book does contain information on the herbal properties of tea in general, which can be applied to the un...

Dried Tangerine Peel

In "Compendium of Materia Medica", Dried Tangerine Peel described as having a bitter taste and warm nature, associated with the spleen and lung meridians, and is known for its ability to dry dampn...