Article from the Professional Platform of Yihu Duo: Support the Right and Expel the Evil 1. Concept of Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil (1) Supporting the Right: The principle of supporting the right qi to cure disease involves using medicines or other therapies that assist the right qi, along with appropriate nutrition and … Read more
PinyinGān Jiānɡ Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Ginger) (《纲目》). Source 《本经》 Origin The dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then dried in the sun or with gentle heat. Form For detailed morphology, … Read more
“Compendium of Materia Medica”: Dried Ginger Pinyin Gān Jiāng Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (as per “Compendium”) Source “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” Origin The dried rhizome of the plant Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then sun-dried or dried … Read more
1. Aliases Ce Zi, Hu Zhang, Shou Bai Fu Zi, Hei Fu Zi, Ming Fu Pian, Diao Fu, Chuan Fu Zi. 2. Plant Morphology Perennial herb. The main root is spindle-shaped or inverted oval, usually with two connected, and cultivated varieties often have several thick lateral roots (child roots) around the main root. The stem … Read more
1. Aliases Ce Zi, Hu Zhang, Shou Bai Fu Zi, Hei Fu Zi, Ming Fu Pian, Diao Fu, Chuan Fu Zi. 2. Plant Morphology Perennial herb. The main root is spindle-shaped or inverted oval, usually with two connected, and cultivated varieties often have several thick lateral roots (child roots) around the main root. The stem … Read more
The use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse is well-known. Different processing methods yield various forms such as Yan Fu Zi (Salted Aconite), Hei Shun Pian (Black Shun Slices), Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite Slices), Pao Fu Pian (Processed Aconite Slices), and Dan Fu Pian … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia: Atractylodes Pinyin Cānɡ Shù Alias Chì Shù (Chi Atractylodes, Tao Hongjing), Mǎ Jì (Atractylodes, Shuō Wén Xì Zhuàn), Qīng Shù (Atractylodes, Zhang Gun, Shuǐ Nán Hàn Jì), Xiān Shù (Atractylodes, Gāng Mù). Source Zhèng Lèi Běn Cǎo Origin The rhizome of the Asteraceae family plants Nán Cānɡ Shù or Běi Cānɡ … Read more
The Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral Liquid belongs to the category of heat-clearing agents, used for symptoms caused by excessive heat and toxins, such as fever, red face, irritability, thirst, and sore throat; it is applicable for influenza and upper respiratory infections presenting with the aforementioned symptoms. Interpretation of the Efficacy of Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral … Read more
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) 【Alias】Shan Ju Qiong (《Zuo Zhuan》), Xiong Yao (《Ben Jing》), Xiang Guo (《Wu Pu Ben Cao》), Hu Yao (《Bie Lu》), Ma Xian Xiong Yao (Tao Hongjing), Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong (《Ben Cao Tu Jing》), Guan Xiong (《Zhen Zhu Nang》), Fu Xiong (《Dan Xi Xin Fa》), Tai Xiong (《Ben Cao Meng Quan》), … Read more
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 is slightly cold, taste is bitter and sour, enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. 【Functions and Indications】Used for … Read more