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Photos of Chinese Materia Medica


The following shows photos of some of the main TCM Materia Medica as available on the Chinese Herbal Medicine market. Detailed illustrations and photos are available in the Medicine Monographs.



Detailed Photos of Individual Medicines:
Aconite
Cordyceps


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Various grades of White (American) Ginseng
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Various types and grades of Pinella (Ban Xia), used to treat Phlegm diseases. The yellow one is treated with Ginger (Jiang Ban Xia), while the white one is treated with Lime. (Chengdu, 2010)
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Aconite 'Bai Fu Pian' (prepared White Aconite root) as used in TCM.
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A shop specialising in various species of Ganoderma (Ling Zhi) and related Fungii. (Chengdu, 2010)
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Dang Gui main roots (rootlets removed).
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Dang Gui whole roots
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Whole Velvet Deer Horn (Lu Rong)
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Deer Horn slices (Lu Rong)
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Pearl, Zhen Zhu
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Sacks of dried 3 year old Ginseng roots. (Chengdu Herb Market, 2009)
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A medium grade Aloeswood
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Pieces of Australian Sandalwood for sale in the Chengdu Herb Market. (2010)
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Aconite 'Hei Fu Zi' (prepared Black-skinned Aconite root) as used in TCM.
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Large slices of Rhubarb root.
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A store specialsing in various grades and types of Astragalus Huang Qi, including several types of wild Astragalus.
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Eucommia bark (Du Zhong)
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Polygonum whole root (He Shou Wu)
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Bulk House Lizard (Ge Jie)
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Soft-shelled Turtle Shell (Bie Jia)

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  • Theory
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    • Ayurvedic Materia Medica
    • Chinese Materia Medica
    • Tibetan Materia Medica
    • Unani Materia Medica
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine FREE
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine PRO
    • Animal Materia Medica
    • Mineral Materia Medica
    • Chinese Classification
    • Western Classification
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    • Herbal Combinations
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