▲Health issues among the Chinese population are severe today.
▲Middle-aged and elderly individuals lack a good nurturing environment.
▲Young people work under heavy loads and have irregular schedules.
▲As the saying goes:“Illness comes like a mountain, but leaves like a thread.”
▲The editor has compiled a list ofcommon Chinese medicinal herbs.
▲When it comes to health preservation and prevention,Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the best choice.
▲Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum)strengthens the body and expels evil, a divine herb.
▲Ren Shen (Ginseng)eating a little every day promotes health and longevity.▲Shan Zha (Hawthorn)is a good helper for digestion and blood stasis.▲Huang Qi (Astragalus)is a good tonic for Qi.
▲Sheng Jiang (Ginger)helps to warm Yang Qi and dispel cold and dampness.▲Bai Mao Gen (Imperata cylindrica)cools the blood and stops bleeding.▲Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum)is the best tea for liver protection.▲Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed)expels dampness and strengthens the spleen.▲Gan Cao (Licorice)nourishes the body and enhances beauty.▲Hua Jiao (Sichuan Pepper)is a wonderful remedy for dispelling cold.▲Ban Lan Gen (Isatis root)is a classic remedy for colds.▲Jie Geng (Platycodon)is a cough remedy.▲Lo Han Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii)can lower blood sugar.▲Tao Ren (Peach kernel)invigorates blood circulation and relieves constipation.▲Zi Su (Perilla leaf)dispels cold and warms the stomach, essential for seafood dishes.▲Nan Gua Zi (Pumpkin seeds)are good for prostate health.▲Bin Lang (Areca nut)helps with digestion and reduces accumulation.▲Zhu Yu (Cornus fruit)is used externally to lower blood pressure.▲Dong Sang Ye (Mulberry leaves)stop night sweats and spontaneous sweating.▲Kuan Dong (Coltsfoot)is effective for chronic cough and lung cold.▲Luo Di Sheng (Scutellaria)is a holy medicine for injuries.▲Shi Chang Pu (Acorus calamus)is a blessing for coronary heart disease.▲Da Ji (Cirsium)is a good remedy for stopping bleeding.
▲Juan Bai (Selaginella)is anti-inflammatory and stops bleeding.▲Xian He Cao (Agrimonia)helps restore physical strength.▲Puhuang (Typha pollen)is effective for lowering blood lipids.▲Tian Ma (Gastrodia)prevents nervous exhaustion.
▲Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube Seed)promotes sleep.▲Hong Zao (Red Dates)nourishes blood and calms the spirit.▲Huang Hua Cai (Day Lily)is good for brain health and clears the heart.▲Gui Yuan (Longan)nourishes blood, calms the spirit, and strengthens the body.
▲Lian Hua (Lotus)clears the heart, nourishes the spirit, and consolidates Qi.▲Yuan Zhi (Polygala)treats palpitations and forgetfulness, insomnia, and vivid dreams.
▲Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle)is an excellent detoxifying herb.▲Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion)is specifically used to treat unknown swellings and toxins.▲Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia)is anti-inflammatory and detoxifying.▲Jue Ming Zi (Cassia seed)is the earliest ophthalmic herb.
▲Pi Pa Ye (Loquat leaves)is commonly used to clear lung heat.▲Zhi Zi (Gardenia)is good for resolving heat toxins throughout the body.
▲Xia Ku Cao (Selfheal)clears heat and drains fire, treating lymphatic tuberculosis.▲Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola)is used for detoxification and abscesses.▲Mu Dan Pi (Peony root)is a wonderful cooling blood herb.
▲Feng Xian Hua (Impatiens)is used externally for clearing heat and detoxifying.
▲Huang Lian (Coptis)clears damp-heat from the five organs.
▲Ma Huang (Ephedra)is used for inducing sweating with stems and stopping sweating with roots.
▲Yin Er (Tremella)moistens the lungs and nourishes Yin.▲Bai He (Lily)nourishes the five organs.
▲Jie Cai (Shepherd’s Purse)is excellent for addressing the “three highs” (hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia).
▲Bo He (Mint)clears the throat and soothes the throat.▲Hui Xiang (Fennel)relieves chronic gastritis.▲Bai Guo (Ginkgo)is used to treat cough and asthma.▲Che Qian Cao (Plantago)is used to treat prostatitis.
▲Dang Gui (Angelica)is a sacred blood-nourishing herb.▲Hong Hua (Safflower)invigorates blood and enhances beauty.▲Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort)is excellent for beauty and skin care.▲Xue Lian Hua (Snow Lotus)is a snow fairy herb.▲Ai Cao (Mugwort)is a natural “soap”.
▲Lu Hui (Aloe)is good for skin hydration.
▲Bai Ji (Bletilla)is a whitening herb.
▲Ge Gen (Pueraria)is used for clearing heat and generating fluids.
▲Bai Shao (White Peony)nourishes Yin and replenishes blood.▲Xing Ren (Apricot kernel)moisturizes the skin.▲Yu Zan Hua (Hosta flower)nourishes blood and removes spots.▲He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)warmly tonifies kidney Yang and promotes black hair.
▲Gou Qi Zi (Goji berries)is a longevity tonic.
▲Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)is a dual tonic for Yin and Yang.▲San Qi (Notoginseng)is a kidney-nourishing tonic.
▲Qian Shi (Euryale seed)benefits the kidneys and consolidates essence.▲Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustrum fruit)nourishes the liver and benefits the kidneys.▲Du Zhong (Eucommia bark)regulates blood pressure in both directions.▲Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta seed)is a gentle tonic.▲Bai Fu Ling (Poria)strengthens the spleen and tonifies the center.▲Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)is a divine medicinal food.▲Fan Mu Guo (Papaya)is known as the “longevity fruit”.▲Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel)is a common spleen tonic.▲Huo Xiang (Agastache)supports the spleen and stomach’s righteous Qi.▲Ding Xiang (Clove)is excellent for warming the stomach.
▲The editor’s article ends here.
▲Although Chinese medicine is beneficial,it should not be used indiscriminately.
▲Always follow medical adviceor study similar articles.
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