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There are 31 Chinese Herbs in Pinyin starting with "L"


  • Lai Fu Zi (Daikon, Radish Seed)
    Latin: Semen Raphani Sativi
    Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Neutral
    Channels: LU, SP, ST

  • Lang Du ()
    Latin: Radix Euphorbiae Fischerianae
    Properties:
    Channels: Unknown

  • Lei Wan (Fruiting Body of Omphalia)
    Latin: Scierotium Omphaliae Lapidescentis
    Properties: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic
    Channels: LI, ST

  • Li Lu (Veratrum Root and Rhizome)
    Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Veratri
    Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Cold, Toxic
    Channels: LIV, LU, ST

  • Li Zhi He (Leechee Nut)
    Latin: Semen Litchi Chinensis
    Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Warm
    Channels: LIV, ST

  • Lian Fang (Mature Lotus Receptacle)
    Latin: Nelumbo Nucifera
    Properties: Bitter, Astringent, Warm
    Channels: LIV, SP, KI

  • Lian Geng (Lotus Stem)
    Latin: Nelumbinis Caulis
    Properties: Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
    Channels: HT, LIV, SP

  • Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit)
    Latin: Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae
    Properties: Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool
    Channels: HT, LIV, GB

  • Lian Xu (Lotus Stamen)
    Latin: Stamen Nelumbinis
    Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
    Channels: HT, KI

  • Lian Zi (Lotus Seed)
    Latin: Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae
    Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
    Channels: HT, KI, SP

  • Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule)
    Latin: Plumula Nelumbinis Nuciferae
    Properties: Bitter, Cold
    Channels: HT, PER

  • Ling Xiao Hua (Chinese Trumpetcreeper Flower)
    Latin: Flos Campsitis
    Properties:
    Channels: Unknown

  • Ling Yang Jiao (Antelope Horn)
    Latin: Comu Antelopis Saiga-tatarici
    Properties: Salty, Cold
    Channels: HT, LIV

  • Liu Huang (Sulpher)
    Latin: Sulphur
    Properties: Sour, Hot, Toxic
    Channels: KI, LI, PER

  • Liu Ji Nu (Artemesia)
    Latin: Herba Artemisiae Anomalae
    Properties: Bitter, Warm
    Channels: HT, SP

  • Long Chi (Fossilized Mammal Teeth)
    Latin: Dens Draconis
    Properties: Astringent, Cool
    Channels: HT, KI, LIV

  • Long Dan Cao (Chinese Gentian Root)
    Latin: Radix Gentianae Longdancao
    Properties: Bitter, Cold
    Channels: GB, LIV, ST

  • Long Gu (Fossilized Mammal Bones)
    Latin: Os Draconis
    Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
    Channels: HT, KI, LIV

  • Long Yan Rou (Flesh of the Longan Fruit)
    Latin: Arillus Euphoriae Longanae
    Properties: Sweet, Warm
    Channels: HT, SP

  • Lou Lu (Echinops Root or Rhaponticum)
    Latin: Radix Rhapontici seu Echinopsis
    Properties: Bitter, Salty, Cold
    Channels: LI, ST

  • Lu Dou (Mung Bean or Phaseolus)
    Latin: Semen Phaseoli Munginis
    Properties: Sweet, Cool
    Channels: HT, ST

  • Lu Gan Shi (Smithsonite)
    Latin: Smithsonitum
    Properties: Sweet, Neutral
    Channels: LIV, ST

  • Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome)
    Latin: Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis
    Properties: Sweet, Cold
    Channels: LU, ST

  • Lu Hui (Aloe Leaf - Dried juice Concentrate)
    Latin: Herba Aloes
    Properties: Bitter, Cold
    Channels: LI, LIV, ST

  • Lu Jiao (Deer Horn)
    Latin: Cornu Cervi
    Properties: Salty, Warm
    Channels: KI, LIV

  • Lu Jiao Jiao (Deer Horn Gelatin)
    Latin: Gelatinum Cornu Cervi
    Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm
    Channels: LIV, KI

  • Lu Jiao Shuang (Deer Horn Fragments)
    Latin: Comu Degelatinum Cervi
    Properties: Sweet, Salty, Slightly Warm
    Channels: KI, LIV, HT, PER

  • Lu Lu Tong (Sweetgum Fruit)
    Latin: Fructus Liquidambaris Taiwaniae
    Properties: Bitter, Neutral
    Channels: LIV, ST

  • Lu Rong (Velvet of Young Deer Antler)
    Latin: Cornu Parvum Cervi
    Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm
    Channels: LIV, KI

  • Luo Han Guo (Momordica Fruit)
    Latin: Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori
    Properties: Sweet, Cool (Neutral)
    Channels: LU, LI (SP)

  • Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Stem)
    Latin: Caulis Trachelospermi Jasminoidis
    Properties: Bitter, Slightly Cold
    Channels: LIV