Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony Root)

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony Root)

PinyinBái Sháo AliasJin Shao Yao (金芍药) (from “Anqi Sheng Fu Lian Fa”), Bai Shao (白芍) (from “Yao Pin Hua”). SourceFrom the root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora), a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The roots are harvested in summer and autumn from plants that have been cultivated for 3-4 years, removing the rhizome and … Read more

Daily Herb Spotlight: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Daily Herb Spotlight: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Herb Encyclopedia [Herb Name] Bai Shao (White Peony) [Alias] Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao [Category] Tonifying and Blood Nourishing Herbs [Medicinal Part] The dried root of the plant is used. The best quality has a thick, straight root, firm texture, sufficient powdery quality, and a clean surface. [Geographical Distribution] Grows in shrubs or grasslands … Read more

Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】 Bai Shao 【Alias】 Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】 Nature: Slightly cold; Taste: Bitter, Sour; Channels: Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi). 【Functions and Indications】 Indicated … Read more

The Story of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Story of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text above “Health Taiyuan Official WeChat” to subscribe Shudi Huang (熟地黄) 1The Story of Shudi Huang Shudi Huang, classified as a top-grade herb in the Shennong Bencao Jing, was elaborated by the Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen in the Bencao Gangmu, where it is referred to as 芐 (hu), 芑 (qi), and … Read more

Daily Chinese Herbal Medicine Class

Daily Chinese Herbal Medicine Class

01Medicinal Parts The fresh tubers of Rehmannia glutinosa (Sheng Di Huang) from the family Scrophulariaceae, processed by steaming and drying. 02Alias Shu Di (熟地). 03Plant Morphology Perennial herb, 10-70 cm tall. The whole plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The roots are thick, fleshy, tuberous, cylindrical or spindle-shaped. The stem … Read more

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia Rehmannia Rehmannia has two medicinal properties, which can be warming or cooling. Rehmannia can be divided into Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) and Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia). According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, “Raw Rehmannia is very cold and cools the blood, suitable for blood … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Medicinal Herb: Rehmannia Glutinosa

Understanding a Chinese Medicinal Herb: Rehmannia Glutinosa

Rehmannia glutinosa is a well-known herb with a wide range of applications. However, our understanding of its usage is often limited, necessitating a detailed exploration to utilize it effectively. What are the benefits and side effects of Rehmannia glutinosa? Let’s delve into this topic! The medicinal value of Rehmannia glutinosa is exceptionally high, and it … Read more

Daily Herb: Rehmannia Glutinosa

Daily Herb: Rehmannia Glutinosa

Click the blue WeChat name above ↑↑ Follow Kangmei Pharmaceutical to receive health-related information daily. A Little Story about Rehmannia Glutinosa Legend has it that when Sun Simiao was 101 years old, he still traveled everywhere. One evening, he arrived at a small village by a river and saw an old man holding a dragonfly … Read more

The Efficacy and Uses of Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang) and Its Proper Consumption Methods

The Efficacy and Uses of Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang) and Its Proper Consumption Methods

Sharing Health Knowledge provides you with health information Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Rehmannia glutinosa (Shu Di Huang) is the root of the plant from the family Scrophulariaceae, specifically the Rehmannia or Huaiqing Rehmannia. The processing methods are recorded in the “Classic of Difficulties”. It is mainly produced in Henan and Zhejiang provinces of … Read more

The Efficacy of Rehmannia Glutinosa

The Efficacy of Rehmannia Glutinosa

Rehmannia glutinosa is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It can replenish qi and blood, alleviate deficiencies in the body, and enhance essence and marrow, significantly benefiting overall health and improving physical constitution. However, how should Rehmannia glutinosa be consumed to maximize its health benefits? Below is a detailed introduction to … Read more