Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
1. Dispelling Nodules1. Reducing Swelling and Dispelling Nodules: Gan Sui (Gansui), Jing Da Ji (Jingdaiji), Hong Da Ji (Hongdaiji), Tian Nan Xing (Pinellia), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes), Mao Zhua Cao (Cat’s Claw), She Gan (Belamcanda) 2. Detoxifying and Dispelling Nodules: Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx batryticatus), … Read more
01. Cè Bǎi Yè (Platycladus orientalis) – Bitter, used for vomiting, nosebleeds, and dysentery; promotes hair growth and dispels dampness. 02. Huái Shí (Sophora japonica) – Bitter, treats damp itching and hemorrhoids; stops excessive salivation. 03. Wǎ Lèng Zǐ (Cynanchum atratum) – Salty, effective for blood clots in women and phlegm accumulation in men; can … Read more
Editor’s Note The best doctor is ourselves, as no one knows our bodies better than we do. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China, and experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments. We can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies. 1 Ten Essential Chinese Medicinal Herbs … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations is here, a must-have for your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for flexible application in … Read more
The best doctor is ourselves, for no one knows our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten Essential Chinese Herbs for Every Family Ling … Read more
Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, **Jin Yin Hua** (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and is used for … Read more
There are many types of herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that serve dual purposes as both medicine and food. These herbs possess medicinal value and can also be used as ingredients in daily meals. Below are some common medicinal and edible herbs along with brief introductions: Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita)– Strengthens the spleen and … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine Effects and Indications Ma Huang (Ephedra) Induces sweating and releases the exterior: Wind-cold exterior syndrome Disperses lung qi and relieves wheezing: Wheezing and coughing due to lung qi not dispersing Promotes urination and reduces swelling: Edema with exterior syndrome Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) Releases the exterior and relieves muscle aches: Wind-cold exterior … Read more
1. Ma Huang (Ephedra): A key herb for inducing sweating and releasing the exterior. It is primarily used for treating lung qi obstruction with cough and wheezing. 2. Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica): A key herb for treating Yangming headache. 3. Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower): A key herb for treating nasal congestion, headache, and runny nose. … Read more
Huang Yaoshi’s Tips: Click on the name of each Chinese herb (in blue) to jump to the corresponding page where Huang Yaoshi shares the usage of that herb. 1. Qi Tonifying Herbs Qi Tonifying Herb – Ren Shen (Ginseng) – Ye Shan Shen (Wild Ginseng) Ren Shen Greatly tonifies the original qi, strengthens the spleen … Read more