Chinese Herb Name Index: English, Chinese, Pinyin and Latin Names
B2B Chinese herb name index mapping English name, Chinese name, pinyin and Latin botanical name so importers confirm the correct botanical raw material before requesting a quote.
Chinese herb names in English, pinyin and Latin
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Chinese herb name index: English, Chinese, pinyin and Latin names
Every product family below is listed with its Chinese name, pinyin reading, English trade name and Latin botanical name. Open a product page for sourcing specifications, sample and MOQ discussion, packing and export document topics.
Astragalus Root
Astragalus membranaceus
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit
Chrysanthemum Flower
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Flowers & Buds · Flower
Honeysuckle Flower
Lonicera japonica
Flowers & Buds · Flower bud
Angelica Root
Angelica sinensis
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
White Peony Root
Paeonia lactiflora
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
Codonopsis Root
Codonopsis pilosula
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
Hawthorn Fruit
Crataegus pinnatifida
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit
Cassia Seed
Senna obtusifolia
Seeds & Fruits · Seed
Rose Buds
Rosa rugosa
Flowers & Buds · Flower bud
Jasmine Flower
Jasminum sambac
Flowers & Buds · Flower
Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
Fungi & Specialty Herbs · Fruiting body
Poria
Wolfiporia extensa
Fungi & Specialty Herbs · Sclerotium
Mulberry Leaf
Morus alba
Leaves & Stems · Leaf
Lotus Leaf
Nelumbo nucifera
Leaves & Stems · Leaf
Dandelion
Taraxacum mongolicum
Leaves & Stems · Whole herb/root by request
Dried Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Roots & Rhizomes · Rhizome
Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit
Luo Han Guo
Siraitia grosvenorii
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit
Chinese Yam
Dioscorea opposita
Roots & Rhizomes · Rhizome
Ophiopogon Root
Ophiopogon japonicus
Roots & Rhizomes · Root tuber
Platycodon Root
Platycodon grandiflorus
Roots & Rhizomes · Root
Lily Bulb
Lilium brownii
Roots & Rhizomes · Bulb scale
Tangerine Peel
Citrus reticulata
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit peel
Dried Longan
Dimocarpus longan
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit aril
Barley Malt
Hordeum vulgare
Seeds & Fruits · Sprouted seed
Dried Peppermint
Mentha haplocalyx
Leaves & Stems · Aerial part
Panzhihua Dried Mulberry Fruit
Morus alba
Seeds & Fruits · Fruit
Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Flowers & Buds · Flower calyx
Euryale Seed
Euryale ferox
Seeds & Fruits · Seed
Cistanche Stem
Cistanche deserticola / Cistanche tubulosa
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Fleshy stem
Epimedium Herb
Epimedium brevicornu / Herba Epimedii
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Aerial part / leaf
Morinda Root
Morinda officinalis
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Root
Cynomorium Stem
Cynomorium songaricum
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Fleshy stem
Raspberry Fruit
Rubus chingii
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Fruit
Chinese Chive Seed
Allium tuberosum
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Seed
Eucommia Bark
Eucommia ulmoides
Men's Wellness Botanicals · Bark
Why Chinese herb names matter for importers
One botanical raw material can appear under an English trade name, a Chinese name, a pinyin reading and a Latin botanical name. Buyers searching for astragalus chinese name, licorice root chinese name or 芡实 in english are usually trying to confirm which material a supplier is quoting. Using all four names in one inquiry reduces the risk of quoting a look-alike root, flower, seed or fruit.
Chinese herb name mapping for importers
This index lists the Chinese name, pinyin reading, English trade name and Latin botanical name used on this website for each product family, for example 黄芪 (Huang Qi, Astragalus Root, Astragalus membranaceus), 甘草 (Gan Cao, Licorice Root, Glycyrrhiza uralensis) and 芡实 (Qian Shi, Euryale Seed, Euryale ferox). Importers can copy these names into a specification sheet, purchase order or export document checklist so the supplier, forwarder and customs broker all describe the same material.
How to send a name-based inquiry
Send the English name, Chinese name, pinyin, Latin botanical name where known, target form, cut size or size range, estimated quantity, destination country, packing style and document requirements. A clear name-based inquiry helps the sourcing team confirm availability, sample options and whether mixed orders with related botanicals can be arranged. MOQ from 1 kg can be discussed for samples and mixed trial orders when market availability and packing are suitable.
Name confirmation is not botanical authentication
A name or index match confirms the product family a buyer intends to source; it does not verify species, origin, grade or lot. Importers should still confirm form, cut size, moisture, approved sample reference, COA or third-party testing and destination-country classification before bulk shipment. Product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations in the buyer market.
How to check an English, Chinese, pinyin or Latin herb name before ordering
Most name searches resolve to one of four names for the same botanical raw material. The Chinese name of astragalus root is 黄芪, read as Huang Qi in pinyin, with the Latin botanical name Astragalus membranaceus. The Chinese name of licorice root is 甘草, read as Gan Cao, with the Latin botanical name Glycyrrhiza uralensis; UK and EU buyers often write liquorice root for the same material. The Chinese name of angelica root is 当归, read as Dang Gui, with the Latin botanical name Angelica sinensis. The Chinese name of euryale seed is 芡实, read as Qian Shi, with the Latin botanical name Euryale ferox, which is the material buyers describe when searching 芡实 in english. The Chinese name of epimedium herb is 淫羊藿, read as Yin Yang Huo, with the Latin botanical name Epimedium brevicornu. The Chinese name of ophiopogon root is 麦冬, read as Mai Dong, with the Latin botanical name Ophiopogon japonicus. The Chinese name of dried longan is 桂圆肉, read as Gui Yuan Rou, with the Latin botanical name Dimocarpus longan. Importers can copy these four names for each product into a specification sheet, purchase order, packing list and export document checklist so the supplier, forwarder and customs broker all describe the same botanical raw material.
Chinese herb name index FAQ
Why do Chinese herbs have several different names?
Chinese herbs are commonly described by an English trade name, a Chinese name, a pinyin reading and a Latin botanical name. Suppliers, forwarders and customs brokers may use different versions, so importers should confirm all of them in the specification before requesting a quotation.
Can buyers use this index to check a Chinese herb name in English?
Yes. Match the Chinese name, pinyin or Latin name in the index, then open the product page for specifications, forms and document discussion. For example 麦冬 is Mai Dong, ophiopogon root, Ophiopogon japonicus, while 桂圆肉 is Gui Yuan Rou, dried longan aril, Dimocarpus longan.
Can buyers send a photo instead of a product name?
Buyers can send photos together with Chinese or English names through custom sourcing. Photo-based identification can be uncertain, so written specifications and an approved sample reference remain the standard for bulk orders.
Does MOQ from 1 kg apply to name-based sample requests?
MOQ from 1 kg can be discussed for samples, trial orders and mixed botanical shipments when market availability, packing and shipment planning are suitable. Product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations in the buyer market.
What is the Chinese name of astragalus root?
The Chinese name of astragalus root is 黄芪, read as Huang Qi in pinyin, with the Latin botanical name Astragalus membranaceus. Buyers searching astragalus chinese name, huang qi or huang qi astragalus are describing the same dried root material. Suppliers may quote whole root, oblique slices, round slices, cut pieces or powder, so importers should confirm slice thickness or cut size, moisture, appearance, approved sample reference, packaging and destination-country document requirements before a bulk order. Product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations in the buyer market.
What is licorice root called in Chinese?
Licorice root is called 甘草 in Chinese and is read as Gan Cao in pinyin, with the Latin botanical name Glycyrrhiza uralensis; UK and EU buyers often write liquorice root for the same botanical raw material. Licorice is commonly quoted as whole root, cut slices or powder, so importers should confirm the form, slice thickness, sweetness profile, moisture, foreign matter and approved sample reference, and check which document or licence list applies in the destination country. Product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations in the buyer market.
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