Best Chinese Herbal Medicine Reference Apps

184+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free chinese herbal medicine reference apps? 17 of our 184+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Chinese Herbal Medicine Reference

Medicine Dictionary#1

Medicine Dictionary by Farlex, Inc.

and Prescription Drug Guide
Editor's Choice
πŸ₯ Medical
4.7😊(904 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access comprehensive information on over 4,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications. This drug dictionary provides details on generic and brand names, side effects, interactions, and more, trusted by healthcare professionals.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to navigate and use
  • πŸ“š Comprehensive drug information
  • πŸ” Detailed definitions and dosages
  • 🧠 Helpful for students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • πŸ” Missing information for some medications
  • πŸ€” Terminology may be too technical for some users
  • πŸ” Limited coverage of certain drug categories
Bencao: Chinese Medicine Herbs#2

Bencao: Chinese Medicine Herbs by Jonathan Hemi

TCM Herbal Reference
Strong Contender
πŸ₯ Medical
3.7(7 ratings)
$29.99
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This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners and students. It offers detailed information on herbs and formulas, organized for quick clinical access and effective memorization. Features include a fully linkable interface, personal notes, and exam preparation tools.

Cures A-Z#3

Cures A-Z by From Fatigued To Fantastic, LLC

Essential Health Information
Worth Considering
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
3.8😊(23 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access comprehensive health information for hundreds of conditions, combining natural and prescription treatments. Learn about essential nutrients, herbal benefits, and find links to further resources. Stay informed with the latest health research.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Brilliant
  • πŸš€ Fantastic life saving App
  • πŸ‘ Amazing
  • πŸ‘ A blessing

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° It says the upgrade is $1.99. I was charged $7.98
  • πŸ› Can't upgrade
  • πŸ› Freezes

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Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Medication Safety in Nursing
Free

This comprehensive drug guide provides nurses with essential medical information for safe medication administration. It features thousands of drug monographs, interaction details, and safety alerts, all organized for quick access and enhanced by personalized notes and search functionality.

Thousands of drug monographsDrug-drug and drug-food interactionsSafety alerts and cautions
πŸ₯ Medical
(8.6K)
subscription
5
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
Dosing, Interactions, & Labs
Free

This clinical reference app empowers healthcare professionals to make safer, faster decisions. It offers comprehensive drug information, interaction checks, pill identification, lab values, and dosing calculators. Access essential clinical tools offline to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.

Comprehensive Drug ReferenceDrug Interaction CheckerPill Identifier
πŸ₯ Medical
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6
Eastland Herb–Chinese Medicine
Eastland Herb–Chinese Medicine
Eastland Herb–Chinese Medicine
Materia Medica & Formulas
Free

Access comprehensive information on Chinese herbs and formulas with powerful search capabilities. This app provides in-depth analysis of over 530 herbs and 800 formulas, drawing from trusted professional references.

Powerful search by symptoms, findings, actions, and diagnosisSearch herbs and formulas by English, pinyin, or Chinese nameIn-depth analysis of over 530 herbs
πŸ₯ Medical
(580)
free with in-app purchases
7
About Herbs
About Herbs
About Herbs
by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Free

Access objective, scientifically referenced information on herbs, botanicals, and supplements. Explore purported benefits, side effects, and drug interactions. Save favorites for offline use and discuss with your physician for safe integration into your health plan.

290+ entries on herbs, botanicals, supplementsPurported benefits, side effects, drug interactionsScientifically referenced information
πŸ₯ Medical
(81)
free
8
Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Over 5,000 Drug Listings
Free

This app provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive drug information, including actions, usage, dosage, interactions, and side effects. It emphasizes patient safety with Black Box Warnings, Safety Alerts, and information on life-threatening side effects. Features include custom notes, highlights, and quick search functionality.

Over 5,000 drug listingsBlack Box Warnings and Safety AlertsDrug action, usage, dosage, interactions, side effects
πŸ₯ Medical
(233)
free with in-app purchases
9
Herbs Guide
Herbs Guide
Herbs Guide
by Cognitecco BVBA
Free

Explore detailed information on over 50 herbs, covering their appearance, uses in recipes, animal repellency, and medicinal properties. Test your knowledge with over 200 quiz questions to solidify your understanding of herbal lore.

Information on 50+ herbsHerbal appearance detailsCulinary uses
πŸ“š Education
(344)
free with in-app purchases
10
iPlant with Brigitte Mars
iPlant with Brigitte Mars
iPlant with Brigitte Mars
A Wild Plant Reference Guide
Free

Explore North American wild plants with this comprehensive reference guide. Learn about edible, medicinal, and poisonous species, including their etymology, effects, uses, and contraindications. High-resolution photos aid in identification for educational purposes.

Medicinal plant referenceEdible and poisonous plant identificationPlant etymology and effects
πŸ” Reference
(15)
free with in-app purchases
11
Pyrls
Pyrls
Pyrls
Clinical Pearls
Free

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

Drug naming and indicationsPharmacology detailsCounseling points
πŸ₯ Medical
(127)
free with in-app purchases
12
Big Chinese Medicine
Big Chinese Medicine
Big Chinese Medicine
TCM classics inquiry
Free

This app serves as a study assistant for Traditional Chinese Medicine. It offers offline access to information on herbal medicine, classical prescriptions, and disease dialectics, along with reading functions for TCM books and a physical examination module.

560+ Chinese herbal medicine flavors230+ Classical PrescriptionsDialectical reference for common diseases
πŸ₯ Medical
(74)
ad-supported
13
Medicinal herbs identification
Medicinal herbs identification
Medicinal herbs identification
Identify natural plant remedy
Free

Identify plants, flowers, and leaves to discover their medicinal properties. Learn to prepare natural remedies through infusions and decoctions. This app connects you with experts in natural medicine to teach you about plant-based healing.

AI-powered plant identificationMedicinal virtues and propertiesNatural remedy preparation guides
πŸ“š Education
(807)
free with in-app purchases
14
EMDEX Reference
EMDEX Reference
EMDEX Reference
Nigeria’s Drug Reference Plus
Free

This app provides comprehensive drug and therapeutic information for Nigeria, including essential medicines, treatment guidelines, and drug product details. It features an interaction checker, diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases, and a natural health products compendium. Designed for healthcare professionals, it offers enhanced search and detailed drug information.

Comprehensive drug product databaseEssential Medicines ListStandard Treatment Guideline recommendations
πŸ₯ Medical
(3)
ad-supported
15
Chinese Medicine Classics
Chinese Medicine Classics
Chinese Medicine Classics
Shang Han Lun and the Jin Gui
$37.99

A comprehensive reference guide for Chinese Medicine practitioners and students, offering full access to the Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue texts. Easily navigate clinical information, add personal notes, and customize formula modifications for accurate decision-making.

Full text access to Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao LueDetailed information on herbs, lines, and formulasEasy clinical navigation and quick information retrieval
πŸ₯ Medical
(4)
paid
16
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
ABX, HIV, Psych, Diabetes
Free

Access evidence-based medical guidance for antibiotics, HIV, psychiatry, and diabetes. Features expert analysis, drug listings, disease topics, and patient education materials. Includes monthly updates and enhanced search functionality.

Evidence-based recommendationsAntimicrobial drug listingsPsychiatric medicine guidance
πŸ₯ Medical
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
17
TCM Clinic Aid
TCM Clinic Aid
TCM Clinic Aid
by Gary Baranzini
$18.99

A comprehensive reference tool for Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and students. It provides detailed information on acupuncture points, herbs, formulas, and diagnosis etiologies, with extensive search and editing capabilities.

Acupuncture and Auricular points database with imagesIndividual Herbs and Herbal Formulas databaseDiagnosis Etiologies and symptom-based search
πŸ₯ Medical
(27)
free with in-app purchases
18
LearningHerbs
LearningHerbs
LearningHerbs
Herbal Courses & Community
Free

Access herbal courses, home remedy guides, and community support. This app serves as a mobile portal for existing HerbMentor subscribers and owners of digital products, offering training and resources to become a confident home herbalist.

Herbal courses and trainingHome remedy guidesCommunity support
πŸ“š Education
(6)
free
19
Medicinal Plant Identifier
Medicinal Plant Identifier
Medicinal Plant Identifier
Learn about medicinal plants
Free

Identify plants from photos, explore their traditional medicinal uses, and learn about active compounds and preparation methods. This guide offers pharmacist-reviewed content for educational purposes, helping you safely reconnect with nature's remedies.

Photo plant identificationSearch by wellness topicSearch by plant name
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(30)
freemium
20
HerbList
HerbList
HerbList
by National Library of Medicine
Free

Explore herbs and botanicals used in integrative health with this free resource. Discover identifying pictures, scientific evidence, potential side effects, and further resources for each plant. Save your favorites for easy access, even offline.

Herb identification picturesScientific evidence summariesSide effects and cautions
πŸ” Reference
(40)
free