Herbal Combinations

Medicinal Combinations are an important aspect of studying Traditional Medicine. By studying combinations that have been used long term we can learn the pairings that have shown synergistic or complementary activity.

Pairs
Agrimony & Camomile
Almond & Licorice
Aloe & Rose
Aloe & Myrrh
Angelica & Zedoary
Anise & Licorice
Anise & Thyme
Gum Arabic & Tragacanth
Asparagus root & Parsley root
Balm & St Johns wort
Barberry & Turmeric
Benzoin & Storax
Betony & Hyssop
Betony & Sage
Betony & Vervain
Bistort & Tormentil
Borage & Fumitory
Burdock root & Yarrow
Burdock seed & Coriander seed
Calamus & Galangal
Calamus & Peony
Calamus & Rue
Camphor & Saffron
Cinnamon & Licorice
Cinnamon twig Gui Zhi & Paeonia Bai Shao
Clove & Nutmeg
Coltsfoot & Licorice
Comfrey & Plantain
Dandelion & Violet
Dodder & Wormwood
Elecampane & Licorice
Ephedra Ma Huang & Apricot kernel Xing Ren
Galangal & Cyperus
Ground Pine & Germander
Guaiacum & Sarsaparilla
Hops & Fumitory
Lacca & Madder
Lavender & Rosemary
Licorice & Comfrey
Ligusticum Chuang Xiong & Angelica Dang Gui
Madder & Rhubarb
Mistletoe & Peony
Motherwort & Cyperus
Myrrh & Frankincense
Peach kernel / Bitter Almond & Saffron / Safflower
Peony & Licorice
Pinellia Ban Xia & Citrus Chen Pi
Radish seed & Mustard seed
Raisin & Licorice

Groups
Cinnamon, Clove & Nutmeg
Rose, Sandalwood & Licorice
'King and Minister Three' (Tabasheer, Camphor, Sandal)

Trikatu, 3 Pungents–Ginger, Long & Black Pepper
Triphala, 3 Fruits–3 Myrobalans
Three Precious Woods
Three Cordial Flowers

4 Greater Cold Seeds
4 Lesser Cold Seeds
4 Greater Hot Seeds
4 Lesser Hot Seeds
4 Heart Medicines
4 Excellent Medicines

The Opening Roots
Pomegranate 5

Six Excellent Medicines (Tibetan Medicine)