tcmland Decoctions refer to liquid preparations made by boiling or soaking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs to extract their essence. Decoctions are one of the earliest and most widely used forms of TCM. They can adapt to the principles of TCM diagnosis and treatment, allowing for modifications based on symptoms. Decoctions are characterized by their simple … Read more
The best doctor is ourselves, for no one knows our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten Essential Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Every Family … Read more
Good medicine tastes bitter, beneficial for illnessMedicinal herbs are substances used under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases, and they also have health maintenance and rehabilitation effects, playing an important role in human health.
1. Dispelling Nodules1. Reducing Swelling and Dispelling Nodules: Gan Sui (Gansui), Jing Da Ji (Jingdaiji), Hong Da Ji (Hongdaiji), Tian Nan Xing (Pinellia), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes), Mao Zhua Cao (Cat’s Claw), She Gan (Belamcanda) 2. Detoxifying and Dispelling Nodules: Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx batryticatus), … Read more
01. Cè Bǎi Yè (Platycladus orientalis) – Bitter, used for vomiting, nosebleeds, and dysentery; promotes hair growth and dispels dampness. 02. Huái Shí (Sophora japonica) – Bitter, treats damp itching and hemorrhoids; stops excessive salivation. 03. Wǎ Lèng Zǐ (Cynanchum atratum) – Salty, effective for blood clots in women and phlegm accumulation in men; can … Read more
Editor’s Note The best doctor is ourselves, as no one knows our bodies better than we do. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China, and experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments. We can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies. 1 Ten Essential Chinese Medicinal Herbs … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations is here, a must-have for your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for flexible application in … Read more
The best doctor is ourselves, for no one knows our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten Essential Chinese Herbs for Every Family Ling … Read more
Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, **Jin Yin Hua** (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and is used for … Read more
There are many types of herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that serve dual purposes as both medicine and food. These herbs possess medicinal value and can also be used as ingredients in daily meals. Below are some common medicinal and edible herbs along with brief introductions: Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita)– Strengthens the spleen and … Read more