The Compendium of Materia Medica: A Collection of Jokes!

The Compendium of Materia Medica: A Collection of Jokes!

This article is adapted from: The Cry in My Heart Although medical texts are said to be life-saving books, they are often lifeless, leaving readers with a sense of blandness and distaste. When faced with vibrant life, medical practitioners and literary figures are entirely different; the former must strip away all poetic elements, using a … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from “Compendium of Materia Medica”

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Mei Quanxi Column Compendium of Materia Medica Volume Twelve: The Legend of Huang Jing XU Xuan’s “Records of the Divine” states: A maid from a wealthy family in Linchuan escaped into the deep mountains. After a long time, she found wild grass with lovely branches and leaves, took the roots to eat, and was never … Read more

The Story of Ma Chi Xian (Purslane) Treating Ulcers

The Story of Ma Chi Xian (Purslane) Treating Ulcers

Author: Yuan Dejun, Mei Quanxi, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Ben Cao Gang Mu Stories of Medicinal Herbs Ma Chi Xian Treating Ulcers Ma Chi Xian Treating Ulcers [Shizhen said]: The diseases treated by Ma Chi Xian (Portulaca oleracea) mainly rely on its ability to disperse blood and reduce swelling. [Poem]: … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

Shan Zhu Yu Shān Zhū Yú Alias Shu Zao, Shu Shi, Ji Zu, Shan Yu Rou, Shi Zao Er, Rou Zao, Zao Pi, Yu Rou, Yao Zao, Yu Shi, Hong Zao Pi Functions Tonifies the liver and kidneys, astringes essence and stops sweating. Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, spontaneous sweating, soreness of the lower back and … Read more

The Story of Bencao Gangmu: The Shared Origins of Medicine and Food Discussing Yizhi

The Story of Bencao Gangmu: The Shared Origins of Medicine and Food Discussing Yizhi

Author: Zhang Jieshuai, Mei Quanxi, Shenzhen Baoan Pure TCM Treatment Hospital Mei Quanxi Column Bencao Gangmu Herb Section Volume 14 Discussing Yizhi from the Shared Origins of Medicine and Food According to Hong Mai’s Yijian Zhi: The scholar Lu Mai from Xiuchuan suddenly experienced continuous vomiting of blood, gasping, trembling, and manic behavior, wanting to … Read more

The Story of “Bencao Gangmu”: The King of Herbs – Ginseng

The Story of "Bencao Gangmu": The King of Herbs - Ginseng

Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Wen Ruojun、Mei QuanxiMei Quanxi Column Herb Catalog Volume Index Herb Section Volume Twelve The King of Herbs – Ginseng [Shizhen said]: … It is called the essence of the earth, hence the names “earth essence” and “soil essence”. The Guang Wuxing Ji states: During the time … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Yán Hú Suǒ (Corydalis Yanhusuo)

Bencao Gangmu: Yán Hú Suǒ (Corydalis Yanhusuo)

Yán Hú Suǒ Yán Hú Suǒ Alias Xuán Hú Suǒ, Yuán Hú, Yán Hú, Xuán Hú Suǒ, Yuán Hú Suǒ Functions Invigorates blood, regulates qi, alleviates pain. Used for chest and flank pain, abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, postpartum stasis, and trauma-related swelling and pain. First Recorded In “Bencao Gangmu Shiyi” Toxicity Non-toxic Meridians Spleen Meridian, Liver … Read more

Is What We Don’t Understand in the Compendium of Materia Medica Just Dross?

Is What We Don't Understand in the Compendium of Materia Medica Just Dross?

Introduction: Who is Li Shizhen? It is said that he was a master of internal cultivation; otherwise, how could he have written such a great medical work in ancient times using only his nose, eyes, and tongue? The book records many medicines that leave us astonished and even challenge our worldview. We do not understand … Read more

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Text|Zhao Zhongzhen, Institute of Compendium of Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Introduction: The Compendium of Materia Medica is a world-renowned herbal text. In 2011, it was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register along with the Huangdi Neijing, making … Read more

The Rise of ‘Bencao Gangmu’: How Much TCM Knowledge is in the Lyrics?

The Rise of 'Bencao Gangmu': How Much TCM Knowledge is in the Lyrics?

“Liu Genghong Girls,” Have you “Bencao Gangmu” today? “Bencao Gangmu”Lyrics by: Fang WenshanMusic by: Jay ChouOriginal singer: Jay ChouIf Hua Tuo were alive again, all foreign influences would be treatedForeigners come to learn Chinese characters, igniting my national consciousnessMa Qianzi (Strychnos nux-vomica), Jue Ming Zi (Cassia seed), Cang Er Zi (Xanthium fruit), and lotus seedsHuang … Read more