Herb Drop Share
A Community-Based Way to Access High Quality Chinese Herbs
Each month, I place a bulk order through Spring Wind Herbs - a trusted herbal supplier known for third-party testing, organic growing standards, and exceptional quality.
By ordering together, our community can access wholesale pricing on raw herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, while keeping the process simple and affordable.
How It Works
1. Explore the Herb List
Spreadsheet tab labeled Herbal Information on Google Sheets
Browse the available herbs below to learn their names, properties, and uses.
2. Place Your Order
Complete the monthly order form.
Orders are due five days before the end of each month.
3. Submit Payment
Send payment via Venmo (username: @Sonja-Murray-1) when you place your order.
Include your name and “Herb Drop” in the note.
A $10 flat fee covers shared shipping and packaging.
4. Pickup Details
Orders are ready for pickup at the Burnsville clinic on Tuesdays or Fridays, select Sundays or by appointment.
5. Monthly Updates
Pricing and availability are updated monthly based on supplier stock.
Common Name | Pinyin | TCM Properties | Common Dosage | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Tangerine Peel (premium) | Chen Pi | Acrid, bitter, warm – regulates Qi, transforms Phlegm, harmonizes Middle | 3–9 g | Bloating, belching, nausea, phlegm congestion |
Astragalus Root | Huang Qi | Sweet, slightly warm – tonifies Qi, raises Yang, consolidates exterior | 9–15 g | Fatigue, frequent colds, spontaneous sweating, prolapse |
Atractylodes | Bai Zhu | Bitter, sweet, warm – strengthens Spleen, dries Damp, stops sweating | 6–12 g | Poor appetite, loose stools, edema, fatigue |
Chinese Date | Da Zao | Sweet, warm – tonifies Qi & Blood, harmonizes formula, calms Spirit | 10–15 g or 2–5 pcs | Fatigue, poor appetite, irritability, supports other herbs |
Chinese Yam | Shan Yao | Sweet, neutral – tonifies Lung/Spleen/Kidney Qi & Yin | 9–30 g | Low appetite, loose stools, thirst, leakage disorders |
Chrysanthemum Flower | Ju Hua | Sweet, bitter, slightly cold – clears Wind-Heat, benefits eyes | 6–12 g | Red or tired eyes, headache, mild hypertension patterns |
Cinnamon Bark (premium) | Rou Gui | Acrid, sweet, hot – warms Kidney/Heart Yang, guides fire back to source | 1.5–4.5 g | Cold limbs, low back cold pain, deep deficiency cold |
Cinnamon Twig | Gui Zhi | Acrid, sweet, warm – warms channels, releases exterior, moves Blood | 3–9 g | Wind-cold with sweat, circulation support, menstrual pain |
Codonopsis Root | Dang Shen | Sweet, neutral – tonifies Spleen & Lung Qi, generates fluids | 9–30 g | Fatigue, poor appetite, shortness of breath, recovery |
Dong Quai Root (whole/sliced) | Dang Gui | Sweet, acrid, warm – nourishes & moves Blood, moistens Intestines | 4.5–9 g | Irregular menses, cramps, dryness, post-illness Blood xu |
Goji Berry | Gou Qi Zi | Sweet, neutral – nourishes Liver/Kidney, benefits eyes, builds Blood | 6–18 g | Dry eyes, dizziness, fertility and skin support |
Honeysuckle Flower | Jin Yin Hua | Sweet, cold – clears Heat & Toxin, vents Wind-Heat | 9–30 g | Sore throat, heat-toxin skin issues, early colds with heat |
Job’s Tears | Yi Yi Ren | Sweet, bland, slightly cold – drains Damp, strengthens Spleen | 9–30 g | Edema, boggy joints, skin Damp-Heat, digestive Damp |
Lily Bulb | Bai He | Sweet, slightly cold – moistens Lungs, clears Heat, calms Spirit | 9–30 g | Dry cough, restlessness, grief-related Lung/Heart patterns |
Licorice Root | Gan Cao | Sweet, neutral – tonifies Qi, clears Heat, relieves spasm, harmonizes | 1.5–9 g | Sore throat, spasm, toxicity, balances harsh herbs |
Longan Fruit | Long Yan Rou | Sweet, warm – nourishes Blood & Heart, calms Spirit | 9–15 g | Palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness from Blood/Heart xu |
Mint Leaf | Bo He Ye | Acrid, cool – disperses Wind-Heat, soothes Liver Qi, benefits throat | 3–6 g | Headache, red eyes, stress constraint, early colds |
Ophiopogon Root (premium) | Mai Men Dong | Sweet, slightly cold – nourishes Yin, moistens Lungs & Stomach | 6–15 g | Dry cough, thirst, reflux from Stomach Yin xu, irritability |
Poria | Fu Ling | Sweet, bland, neutral – leaches Damp, strengthens Spleen, calms Shen | 9–15 g | Edema, loose stools, foggy head, palpitations with anxiety |
Rose Bud | Mei Gui Hua | Sweet, slightly warm – moves Liver Qi, harmonizes Blood | 3–6 g | PMS irritability, mild breast distention, digestive Qi stasis |
Schisandra Berry | Wu Wei Zi | Sour, sweet, warm – astringes Lung/Kidney, calms Spirit, nourishes Yin | 3–6 g | Dry cough, leakage, insomnia, fatigue with Yin xu |
Siler Root (wild harvested) | Fang Feng | Acrid, sweet, slightly warm – releases exterior, expels Wind, relieves pain | 4.5–9 g | Wind-cold, body aches, itching, spasmodic pain |
White Peony Root | Bai Shao | Sour, slightly cold – nourishes Blood/Yin, preserves Yin, softens Liver | 6–15 g | PMS cramps, spasms, night sweats, Liver-Spleen disharmony |