Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
Life is a state of internal stability, which depends on the balance of Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang are like the two weights on a balance scale; only when they are equal in weight can the scale remain stable. Once the balance of Yin and Yang is disrupted, the scale tilts to one side, … Read more
In summer, cucumbers are commonly consumed, but many people have never seen the roots of the cucumber. It is a good medicine for clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting diuresis. Harvested from July to October, it can be cut into sections and dried or used fresh. Main indications include damp-heat diarrhea, jaundice, diabetes, sores, and abscesses, … Read more
In the folk medicine of Zhejiang, if someone suffers from wind-heat toothache, locals will collect 30-60g of Hu Er Cao (Houttuynia cordata). They boil it in water, strain it, and then add one egg to cook and consume. After taking it, symptoms will alleviate. In the folk medicine of Fujian, if there is swelling and … Read more
Today, I would like to introduce a new herb that is relatively rare in various famous formulas.It has always lived in the background, not seeking attention, yet its efficacy is outstanding and should not be underestimated.It has a very special name—Cat’s Claw Herb.Let’s get to know it, since we will all be friends from now … Read more
In summer, wild grasses abound, and this particular grass is quite common! It can be found along roadsides, in fields, on grasslands, and riverbanks, showing its presence everywhere. They grow in clusters, though ordinary, they always manage to attract attention. It is an annual herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, known as Xiao Peng Cao … Read more
(Disclaimer: All case studies are submitted by readers via email. The submitters are responsible for the legal rights of the content to avoid copyright disputes. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.) Hello, Rabbit! I have always been interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and have successfully treated coughs and colds using formulas from your … Read more
The winter wind is like a pair of scissors, trimming the delicate leaves of Shui Ma (Water Hemp). Shui Ma prefers to settle on hillsides and by the water. It is the whole herb of Bohe (Boehmeria nivea), also known as Changye Zhuoma (Long-leaf Ramie), Shuixima (Water Hemp), He Bian Shui (River Water), Zhe Gu … Read more
In China, from north to south, there is a common wild herb that can be found in many places, and it is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine available in pharmacies. The Ben Cao Zheng Yi records its effects: “Enters the kidneys to nourish yin and promote hair growth”“Applied to eyebrows, hair grows quickly … Read more
Video: Regulating Pharyngitis and Weight Loss with Hedyotis Diffusa Hebei TV “Housekeeping Queen” aired in 2015 Friends who enjoy gardening may have seen Hedyotis diffusa, which is a common weed. It can grow in gardens and pots, whether in the south or north. Commonly known as “E’er Chang” (goose intestine), farmers use it to feed … Read more
Yuxingcao (Houttuynia cordata), originally known as Qicai, was described over a thousand years ago by Su Song in the Tang Dynasty: “It grows in damp places and can also spread in shady valleys. The leaves resemble buckwheat, are large, and the stems are purplish-red, with a fishy smell, commonly known as: Yuxingcao.” Thus, Yuxingcao is … Read more