Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need for Doctors When Sick As the saying goes: “Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor’s prescription.” With the arrival of the hot summer, the climate becomes hot and humid, leading many to experience issues such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, colds, … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Qiangzi. When we say a person is physically weak, we often mean they lack strength, have poor complexion, are prone to illness, or we might think of men’s kidney deficiency. However, in daily life, we often hear the term “Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency” (Pi Wei Xu Han). Doctors or health … Read more
Identification of Nine Body Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Health Guidance Phlegm-Dampness Constitution This constitution is characterized by a generally overweight body shape, with a soft and full abdomen. Individuals tend to have a mild temperament, are patient, but have poor adaptability to the rainy season and humid environments. Causes include genetics, long-term late … Read more
Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest record of ginger as a medicinal substance is found in the Shennong Bencao Jing, which states that dried ginger (gan jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, counterflow of qi, warming the middle, stopping bleeding, inducing … Read more
Dried GingerGanjiangZINGIBERIS RHIZOMA This product is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale Rosc. Harvested in winter, the fibrous roots and soil are removed, and it is sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Fresh slices that are dried are referred to as “dried ginger slices”. 【Properties】Dried ginger appears as flat, block-like pieces with finger-like … Read more