Sheng Di Huang - Raw Rehmannia- Rehmannia Glutinosa 
- Used for fevers, thirst, mouth sores, and hemorrhaging.  
- Lack of Yin fluids with dry mouth, throat pain, afternoon fevers and feelings of Heat, and dry constipation. 
- Also used in formulas to treat conditions such as diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and eczema. 
Mu Dan Pi - Moutan Peony root bark - Paeonia Suffruticosa 
- Used in Chinese medicine for gynecological issues, such as amenorrhea, scanty periods, painful periods, muscle spasms, and enhancing blood flow.  
- Commonly used when there is Heat caused by deficiency such as menopausal hot flashes and night sweats.  
- Also used for headaches, flank, and eye pain due to Liver Fire.  
Oregon Grape root- Berberis repens, Mahonia repens
- Liver tonic that stimulates bile flow  = increases digestion and absorption by breaking down fats into fatty acids.  
- Cools the Liver and is often used for toxic Liver issues from alcohol or drugs (hepatitis, jaundice, enlarged Liver).  
- Antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal making it useful for IBS, UTIs, yeast infections, acne, rosacea, cysts, dermatitis, styes, strep and staph infections, intestinal viruses, and inflamed gums. 
- Oregon Grape root and Barberry are often interchanged due to their similarities.