# Eastland Herb–Chinese Medicine — Materia Medica & Formulas

> Chinese herbal medicine materia medica and formulas reference app. (iPhone/iPad app by Eastland Herb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastland-herbchinese-medicine/id737380894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eastland Herb](https://appshunter.io/developer/737380897)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 613 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastland-herbchinese-medicine/id737380894/reviews.md

## What is Eastland Herb?

Instantly find the information you need about Chinese herbs and formulas with this app from the authors of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Formulas & Strategies, the most trusted and widely-used professional references in the field. 

KEY FEATURES

• Completely rebuilt to provide better navigation and powerful search by symptoms, findings, actions, and diagnosis.
• Herbs and formulas are searchable by English, pinyin, or Chinese name.
• In-depth analysis of over 530 of the most commonly used herbs, and over 800 formulas, drawn from dozens of classical and modern Chinese sources.
• Virtually all the content of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Formulas & Strategies 

AUTHORS

Dan Bensky
Volker Scheid
Steven Clavey
Randall Barolet
Erich Stoeger
Andrew Ellis
Andrew Gamble
Lilian Lai Bensky (illustrations)

App development by Phil Mitchell. Eastland Herb logo designed by Xie Keqing.

CONTACT
For questions about the app, contact Eastland Press at info@eastlandpress.com.

## Key features

- Powerful search by symptoms, findings, actions, and diagnosis
- Search herbs and formulas by English, pinyin, or Chinese name
- In-depth analysis of over 530 herbs
- In-depth analysis of over 800 formulas
- Content from trusted professional references

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full view | $124.99 | one-time |
| Full View | $124.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Eastland Herb?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💻 Two huge texts in 1 app
- 🔍 Excellent search functionality
- 📚 Comprehensive reference material
- 🤝 Useful for students and practitioners
- 🔍 Easy to search and navigate
- 💻 Replaces heavy physical books

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive price point
- 📝 Lack of note-taking and highlighting features
- 🔍 Missing advanced search options
- 🖼️ Black and white images instead of color
- 🔒 Issues with app access/re-purchasing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not allowing access to purchased content
- Links between formulas and herbs not working properly

**Most requested features**

- Allow opening multiple windows for comparison
- Add option to highlight important text
- Include search by author or source
- Implement font size adjustment
- Integrate dictionary and note-taking features
- Add bookmarking and favorites functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastland-herbchinese-medicine/id737380894/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app but missing a few features

*2026-05-28*

I love the ease of this app, and overall think it is fantastic and feel very grateful to have this resource. I do wish that it would show which category any given herb or formula is in once you are in the entry, just as you can see the header telling you which section an herb is in when reading the material médica. I also wish that it would save your recent searches into your search history so you could easily reengage with what you were just looking at. Adding these two feature would make this app pretty much perfect. As it stands it is great, but it is a little tedious to use as a study tool because of the lack of those features.

### 5/5 — Simply the Best

*2026-05-08, version 4.10*

Best Resource for a Novice

### 5/5 — Two huge texts in 1 app

*2025-02-03, version 4.10*

I LOVE this apps.  I use this clinically frequently, as a reference.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-12-13*

I love this app, follows Bensky knowledge. Easy to search, text is clear and well stated. If I can ask for imporvement: I wish that I can open 1-3 windows for easy comparison of formula or herbs. Also, I would love to have option of highlight the text for me important. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Review

*2024-08-25*

As an accupuncture student I find this app incredibly useful. In fact- sometimes I wish I hadn’t spent so much money on the accompanying books. The app pulls things up so quickly, I’d recommend for acupuncturists and students alike.

### 1/5 — $100+ to access any information

*2024-01-15, version 4.8*

Will never pay that much, all of this info is available for free online.

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2023-11-21, version 4.8*

Great app full of resources well designed ty

### 5/5 — Herbal medicine reference book

*2023-06-08*

One of the most complete reference and study guides on the market for Chinese/Holistic Herbal Medicine!
Explanations and commentaries are well written and easy to comprehend by students and practitioners alike. Correlation between classical and modern interpretations are also well thought  through.
Job well done!

### 5/5 — Very handy and comprehensive

*2023-05-29*

I use this basically every day. Sometimes I will have this open on my phone and on my iPad so I can simultaneously be referencing  different herbs and formulas.

### 5/5 — Constant Resource

*2023-04-29, version 4.7*

Worth every penny and then some!

## Frequently asked questions about Eastland Herb

### What information does the Eastland Herb app provide?

The app provides comprehensive information on Chinese herbs and formulas, including in-depth analysis of over 530 commonly used herbs and over 800 formulas. It draws content from widely-used professional references in the field of Chinese Herbal Medicine.

### How can I search for herbs and formulas in the app?

You can perform powerful searches by symptoms, findings, actions, and diagnosis. Additionally, herbs and formulas are searchable by their English, pinyin, or Chinese names, making it easy to find specific entries.

### Is the Eastland Herb app free to download?

The app is free to download. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some content or features may require additional payment to access.

### What are the key benefits of using this app for Chinese medicine practitioners?

The app offers instant access to a vast amount of information, significantly improving navigation and search efficiency. Its content is drawn from trusted professional references, ensuring accuracy and depth for practitioners and students.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.10 — 2024-09-29

Updated for iOS 18.

### 4.9 — 2024-03-13

Performance improvements.

### 4.8 — 2023-09-29

Updated for iOS 17.

### 4.7 — 2023-01-06

Stability improvements to address a crash that some users experienced.

### 4.6 — 2022-09-14

Updated to keep the engine running smooth!

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