When it comes to foods that nourish blood, what do people think of first? Red dates, brown sugar… can they really nourish blood? What other everyday foods can help nourish blood? What does nourishing blood actually mean? In daily conversation, nourishing blood often refers to supplementing iron, which is a key material for blood production. … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb, often referred to as one of the top ten health-promoting herbs in traditional Chinese medicine! In the drama “The Legend of the Female Doctor Ming Fei”, the prescription given by Lady Yu after her miscarriage included Astragalus! In real life, some people habitually brew a cup … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), also known as Huang Qi, is referred to by Li Shizhen as the “king of tonics” and is classified as a superior herb in ancient texts. The dried root has been a renowned tonic with extensive applications since ancient times. Historical medical texts describe its five main benefits: 1) tonifying deficiencies, 2) … Read more
Astragalus, historically also written as “Huang Qi”. The term “Qi” represents the elder; one can only be called “Qi” after reaching the age of sixty. Thus, Astragalus in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) resembles a venerable elder, whose effects, though subtle, are significant, making it a favored herb among physicians throughout history. Today, let us discuss … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help for Illness Most people know that Astragalus (Huang Qi) is used to tonify Qi, and as a key herb for Qi replenishment, honey-fried Astragalus can enhance its ability to tonify the middle and benefit Qi. It is widely used in … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), also known as Huang Qi or Huang Zhi, is the root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus, a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Astragalus is believed to have the effects of tonifying Qi, stabilizing the exterior, promoting diuresis, and generating muscle tissue from toxins, and is … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Astragalus (Huang Qi) Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb known for its mild warming properties and sweet taste. It is associated with the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians and possesses various efficacies and functions, but there are also some contraindications and foods that … Read more
Introduction Ginseng has a wide range of uses and is highly favored by the public. However, the understanding of ginseng is often quite vague. Everyone knows that ginseng tonifies Qi (vital energy). But different classifications of ginseng have different functions, which is not widely known. Therefore, today we will discuss the basic knowledge about ginseng. … Read more
The earliest existing monograph on Chinese medicine, the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use that was established in China over 4000 years ago: “Ginseng, sweet and slightly cold in nature, primarily nourishes the five organs.” Effects of Ginseng Beauty and Skin Care The … Read more
Compilation of National Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Ginseng Pinyin Rén Shēn Alias Bangchui, Shanshen, Yuanshen, Shenye Source The root of the plant Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. (P. schin-seng Nees) from the family Araliaceae, with its leaves also used medicinally, referred to as Shenye. It is generally harvested from plants that are over five years old. … Read more