# TCM Herbs

> Comprehensive database of traditional Chinese herbal remedies and recipes with detailed monographs. (iPhone/iPad app by Prismamed GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-herbs/id922423206 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prismamed GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649515954)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 773 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2015-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-herbs/id922423206/reviews.md

## What is TCM Herbs?

For the first time, TCM Phyto makes the study of traditional Chinese phytotherapy, which has been developed systematically by Professor Hempen over many years, readily accessible to a wide range of users. Approximately 400 traditional Chinese medicines and over 250 traditional Chinese recipes are available. Each individual remedy and prescription is presented in a detailed monograph, with its effect systematically described throughout. Moreover, you can listen to every name in Chinese. A full-text search finds medicines and recipes quickly and easily by scanning the database of over 15,000 symptoms.

TCM Phyto is a unique source of knowledge that encompasses the entire contents of several standard works. The app can be used anywhere in the world thanks to its multi-language feature (German, English, Chinese and Pinyin), which enables the user to switch languages at any time. It also offers a graphical interface for entering Chinese characters.

Further TCM apps by Professor Hempen on diagnosis and acupuncture are scheduled for release in the future.

## Key features

- 400+ traditional Chinese medicines
- 250+ traditional Chinese recipes
- Detailed monograph for each remedy
- Search by 15,000+ symptoms
- Listen to Chinese pronunciations
- Multi-language support (DE, EN, ZH, Pinyin)
- Graphical interface for Chinese characters

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-herbs/id922423206/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Grows on you.

*2020-01-24, version 1.0.3*

I first wrote a negative review about limited features compared to TCM ClinicAid. But this app has a couple features that are worth having, despite herbs being listed by common name instead of pinyin or botanical name. (You can still find an herb by searching the name you know.)
Two features stand out in this app:  1) The photos and color plates are good quality.  2) There are good visual indicators of the relative intensity of properties such as flavor, temperature, channels entered, and direction of movement.  For example, an herb might strongly affect the Bladder channel and only weakly affect the Lungs or Liver.  An herb may move strongly downward or weakly downward, or interiorize or exteriorize.  An herb the other books call “sweet” may be strongly sweet or weakly sweet, and this app gives you all that in rapidly accessible visual form.
While TCM ClinicAid and EastlandHerb are my go to apps for working with Chinese herbs, this app, TCM Herbs, definitely adds something the others don’t have.

### 4/5 — helpful!

*2015-09-29, version 1.0.1*

This is an well designed app. The search function is very easy to use and provides adequate information. 

Meanwhile I wish more prescriptions added. And hopefully I could create my personal prescriptions.

## Frequently asked questions about TCM Herbs

### What is TCM Herbs?

TCM Herbs is a medical reference app that provides a comprehensive database of traditional Chinese herbal medicines and recipes. It includes detailed monographs, symptom search, and Chinese pronunciation guides.

### How much does TCM Herbs cost?

TCM Herbs is a paid application, priced at $7.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content.

### What devices support TCM Herbs?

TCM Herbs is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in traditional Chinese medicine.

### What is the age rating for TCM Herbs?

TCM Herbs has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes that may not be suitable for younger users.

### When was TCM Herbs last updated?

The latest version of TCM Herbs, 1.0.3, was released on April 11, 2016. The app was initially released on August 13, 2015.

### Does TCM Herbs offer a free trial?

As a paid application, TCM Herbs does not typically offer a free trial. The purchase price of $7.99 provides full access to the app's extensive database.

### What languages does TCM Herbs support?

TCM Herbs supports multiple languages, including German, English, Chinese, and Pinyin. Users can switch between these languages within the app.

### Can I find information on specific symptoms in TCM Herbs?

Yes, TCM Herbs features a full-text search function that allows you to scan a database of over 15,000 symptoms to quickly find relevant medicines and recipes.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2016-04-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Search by name variants.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-01-16

- Updated database
- Optionally show the herbs and formulas in alphabetical order

### 1.0.1 — 2015-09-27

- Saving notes is working again

### 1.0 — 2015-08-13

No release notes.

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