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Understanding Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

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Understanding Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

Click the blue text to follow us ·Dan Shen· Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) was first recorded in the Han Dynasty’s Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers it to have a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature, with functions such as invigorating blood circulation, relieving pain, clearing the heart and calming the … Read more

Are You Brewing Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions Correctly?

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Are You Brewing Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions Correctly?

Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions refer to liquid preparations obtained by boiling Chinese herbal pieces in water to extract their active ingredients, and they are one of the traditional forms of TCM. As stated in the Compendium of Materia Medica: “When taking decoctions, even if the herbs are of high quality and the preparation … Read more