FLASHCARD · 01本草
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A PLACE TO STUDY AND REMEMBER
Meet the herbs.
Know each one deeply.
A bilingual field guide to traditional Chinese materia medica, bringing together botanical images, classical context, safety notes, and interactive study tools.
✳An educational reference—not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment advice.
本草
BEN CAO
BEN CAO
人參REN SHEN · PANAX GINSENG
本草綱目 — COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA
01Identify by image
02Learn names across languages
03Practice active recall
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BOTANICAL LIBRARY
Featured materia medica
Familiar herbs to begin learning their names, forms, traditional context, and safety profile.
✳Images support study of botanical form; do not use them to identify wild or purchased herbs.
LEARN THROUGH IMAGES
Remember through
looking and returning.
Review herb names at your own pace. Your learning progress stays on this device.
QUICK CHALLENGE
Can you name this herb?
FORMULAS IN THE CLASSICS
Traditional formulas
Explore the structure and principles behind a few representative classical prescriptions.
These entries are for historical and educational study. Ingredients, preparation, and safety may vary by source, product, and person. Do not self-prescribe.
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SAFETY COMES FIRST
A traditional pairing
is not safe for everyone.
Some herbs may interact with medicines, cause side effects, or be contaminated. Take extra care during pregnancy, with chronic conditions, or when using prescription medicines.
Read NCCIH safety guidance ↗STUDY WITH SOURCES
Entries include references so you can read, compare, and follow the evidence yourself.