中药 (Chinese medicine)

Honeysuckle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

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Honeysuckle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) 忍冬 (Ren Dong) 是一种具有悠久历史的常用中药， 始载于《名医别录》， 列为上品。 “金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)”一名始见于李时珍《本草纲目》， 文献沿用已久， 已收入中国药典。 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)是一种清热解毒药， 为忍冬科植物忍冬的干燥花蕾或带初开的花。 别名： 银花，双花，二花，二宝花，忍冬花，鹭鸶花 产地： 全国大部地区均有生产，主产于河南、山东等省。 ·性味归经· 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)药性甘，寒。 归肺、胃、大肠经。 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)甘寒清泄，轻扬疏透， 清解疏散，入肺、胃、大肠经。 既善清解热毒，又善疏散风热。 药力颇强而不苦泄，为解散热毒之良药， 且味不苦易服。 以清为主，清中兼透， 凡热毒、风热皆可投用。 温病各个阶段皆宜， 并常配伍连翘，在卫分能透表， 气分能清解，营分能透营转气， 能清解血分热毒。 主要功效： 清热解毒，疏散风热。 · 主治 · 1. 用于呼吸系统疾患如上呼吸道感染，急慢性支气管炎，急性肺炎，急慢性咽喉炎属于热毒内盛者。2. 用于治疗多种皮肤病如湿疹，皮肤疖肿，荨麻疹等。3. 用于治疗消化系统泌尿系统的激化，如急慢性胃炎，细菌性痢疾，慢性前列腺炎等。4. 用于口腔黏膜的疾患，如牙龈炎，牙周炎，口腔炎等。 … Read more

What is the Difference Between Clearing Heat and Draining Fire and Clearing Heat and Detoxifying?

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What is the Difference Between Clearing Heat and Draining Fire and Clearing Heat and Detoxifying?

Today marks the 3036th day of HanKang Medicine accompanying you. When TCM enthusiasts study Chinese herbal medicine, they often encounter terms like 清热泻火 (Qīng Rè Xiè Huǒ, Clearing Heat and Draining Fire) and 清热解毒 (Qīng Rè Jiě Dú, Clearing Heat and Detoxifying). Although the literal differences are minor, they know there is a distinction, but … Read more

Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs (Blood Activating Pain Relieving Herbs)

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Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs (Blood Activating Pain Relieving Herbs)

活血化瘀药 (Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs) · Definition Herbs that primarily promote blood circulation, dispel stasis, and are used to treat blood stasis syndromes are called 活血化瘀药 (huó xuè huà yū yào), or blood activating and stasis resolving herbs, abbreviated as 活血药 (huó xuè yào) or 化瘀药 (huà yū yào). Those with stronger blood … Read more

The Qi-Boosting Star of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Astragalus

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The Qi-Boosting Star of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Astragalus

Among the 补气药 (qi-boosting herbs) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 人参 (Rénshēn – Ginseng) is well-known for its ability to greatly replenish 元气 (yuánqì – vital energy) and revive the yang, often used in acute conditions. In contrast, 黄芪 (Huángqí – Astragalus) is milder and primarily focuses on replenishing deficiency, making it a commonly used … Read more