[Large Print] Herbology Deck

Large Print Edition (Tarot Size)

The Large Print Edition is created for improved readability and visual comfort. Using a larger card size, it offers clearer spacing and easier reading for extended study sessions or clinical use.

Content is identical to the standard edition. Availability may be limited due to small-batch production.

Herbology Deck – Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb Study Cards

The Herbology Deck by Boncho Friends is a structured visual study tool designed to help students and practitioners learn, organize, and recall core TCM herbal knowledge. This deck covers the single herbs and formulas most commonly referenced in TCM training and board preparation. 

Each card surfaces key information with visual cues and organized details so you can build foundational herbology comprehension without relying solely on dense rote memorization. 

What This Deck Is Designed For

• Visual learners who benefit from structured, memorable herb cards
• Reinforcing foundational herb names, functions, properties, and cautions
• Supporting study in conjunction with traditional texts and lecture materials
• Quick reference for review, clinic prep, or board study sessions 

What This Deck Is Not

• Not a replacement for primary herbology textbooks or formal coursework
• Not a dense text-only reference book
• Not designed as a digital studying app

What’s Included

• 271 Herb Cards covering single herbs commonly used in TCM, with clear icons and organized information on each card, including properties, functions, cautions, and categories 
• 162 Formula Cards summarizing key herbal formulas with pinyin, English names, diagnosis cues, functions, cautions, and ingredient breakdowns 
• Easy-to-use visual icons for quick pattern recognition and study flow 

Each card is designed to help you build visual associations and strengthen long-term recall of herb and formula concepts. 

How to Use This Deck

• Compare herbs side-by-side to deepen understanding of traits and categories
• Use formula cards to link clinical patterns to treatment logic
• Integrate deck review with textbook reading for effective comprehension
• Bring cards with you for study “on the go” or quick revision sessions

This deck complements your primary learning resources to help you build strong foundations and confidence in herbology. 

Is This Deck Right for You?

✔ You want clarity and visual structure in herb study

✔ You prefer organized, intuitive reference tools over dense text

✔ You are building foundational herbology knowledge for study or practice

✘ You want a straight textbook or exhaustive Materia Medica-style reference only

✘ You prefer purely Q&A flashcards for rote memorization

✘ You expect a digital app-centric study platform