✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Blood Tonics (Herbs for Nourishing the Blood)
Introduction: Blood Tonics—also referred to as Blood-tonifying herbs or blood-nourishing herbs—are a category of traditional Chinese medicinal substances used primarily to replenish deficient blood and restore physiological balance in conditions associated with blood deficiency, particularly affecting the Heart and Liver. Clinical manifestations of blood deficiency commonly include pallor, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, and menstrual disorders such as oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. These herbs are characterized by their ability to enrich blood, nourish yin, and support the functional integrity of blood-dependent organs and tissues
Blood-nourishing herbs are primarily used to replenish blood and treat syndromes of blood deficiency. Typical manifestations include sallow complexion, pallor of the nails and lips, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, and menstrual irregularities such as oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea.
Representative herbs in this category include: Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Dāng Guī), Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata (Shú Dì Huáng), and other herbs including Radix Paeoniae Alba (Bái Sháo), Arillus Longan (Lóng Yǎn Ròu), Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata (Zhì Hé Shǒu Wū), and Colla Corii Asini (Ē Jiāo).
✵As of 1 January 2024, this category encompasses [6] commonly used TCM herbal substances derived from [7] distinct plant species. Each herb is described individually in subsequent sections.
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Chinese Angelica)
Brief Introduction:Radix Angelicae Sinensis is the dried root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. It is used (1) to nourish the blood for treating blood deficiency of the heart and liver; (2) to activate blood circulation and regulate menstruation for treating menstrual disorders; and (3) as an emollient and mild laxative for treating chronic constipation in the elderly and debilitated individuals. The herb is commonly known as Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Chinese Angelica Root, or Dāng Guī.
Radix Paeoniae Alba (White Peony Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Paeoniae Alba is the peeled and dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. It is used (1) to nourish the blood and regulate menstruation for treating menstrual disorders; (2) to pacify the liver and alleviate pain, relieving headache, hypochondriac pain, and spastic limb pain; and (3) to relieve excessive sweating. The herb is commonly known as Radix Paeoniae Alba, White Peony Root, or Bái Sháo.
Brief Introduction:Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. It is (1) a principal blood-tonifying herb for treating blood deficiency accompanied by pallor, dizziness, palpitations, and menstrual disorders; and (2) a key kidney-yin–tonifying herb for chronic tidal fever, night sweats, lumbago, nocturnal emission, and diabetes mellitus. Commonly known as Prepared Rehmannia Root, Shú Dì Huánɡ, or Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata.
Arillus Longan (Longan Aril)
Brief Introduction:Arillus Longan is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan Lour., used to nourish the blood and calm the mind, primarily for treating palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia. It is commonly known as Longan Aril, Arillus Longan, or Lóng Yǎn Ròu.
Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Fleeceflower Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Polygoni multiflori is the dried tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. It is used to tonify the liver and kidneys, nourish blood and essence, darken hair, strengthen bones and tendons, and moisten the intestines to relieve constipation. It is commonly known as Fleeceflower Root, He Shou Wu, or Hé Shǒu Wū.
Brief Introduction:Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata is the root of Polygonum multiflorum processed with black bean juice. It is used to nourish Liver and Kidney Yin and tonify the Blood, primarily for conditions arising from Liver Blood deficiency and Kidney Essence deficiency—such as dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and premature graying of hair. It is commonly known as Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata, Prepared Fleeceflower Root, or Zhì Hé Shǒu Wū.
✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Introduction: Blood Tonics—also referred to as Blood-tonifying herbs or blood-nourishing herbs—are a category of traditional Chinese medicinal substances used primarily to replenish deficient blood and restore physiological balance in conditions associated with blood deficiency, particularly affecting the Heart and Liver. Clinical manifestations of blood deficiency commonly include pallor, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, and menstrual disorders such as oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. These herbs are characterized by their ability to enrich blood, nourish yin, and support the functional integrity of blood-dependent organs and tissues
Brief Introduction: Radix Angelicae Sinensis is the dried root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. It is used (1) to nourish the blood for treating blood deficiency of the heart and liver; (2) to activate blood circulation and regulate menstruation for treating menstrual disorders; and (3) as an emollient and mild laxative for treating chronic constipation in the elderly and debilitated individuals. The herb is commonly known as Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Chinese Angelica Root, or Dāng Guī.
Brief Introduction: Radix Paeoniae Alba is the peeled and dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. It is used (1) to nourish the blood and regulate menstruation for treating menstrual disorders; (2) to pacify the liver and alleviate pain, relieving headache, hypochondriac pain, and spastic limb pain; and (3) to relieve excessive sweating. The herb is commonly known as Radix Paeoniae Alba, White Peony Root, or Bái Sháo.
Brief Introduction: Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. It is (1) a principal blood-tonifying herb for treating blood deficiency accompanied by pallor, dizziness, palpitations, and menstrual disorders; and (2) a key kidney-yin–tonifying herb for chronic tidal fever, night sweats, lumbago, nocturnal emission, and diabetes mellitus. Commonly known as Prepared Rehmannia Root, Shú Dì Huánɡ, or Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata.
Brief Introduction: Arillus Longan is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan Lour., used to nourish the blood and calm the mind, primarily for treating palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia. It is commonly known as Longan Aril, Arillus Longan, or Lóng Yǎn Ròu.
Brief Introduction: Radix Polygoni multiflori is the dried tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. It is used to tonify the liver and kidneys, nourish blood and essence, darken hair, strengthen bones and tendons, and moisten the intestines to relieve constipation. It is commonly known as Fleeceflower Root, He Shou Wu, or Hé Shǒu Wū. 
Brief Introduction: Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata is the root of Polygonum multiflorum processed with black bean juice. It is used to nourish Liver and Kidney Yin and tonify the Blood, primarily for conditions arising from Liver Blood deficiency and Kidney Essence deficiency—such as dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and premature graying of hair. It is commonly known as Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata, Prepared Fleeceflower Root, or Zhì Hé Shǒu Wū.