The five organs are all “born with a purpose,” each fulfilling its role. As noted by Zhang Zhizong in the Qing Dynasty in “Lüshan Hall Classifications”: “The energies of the five organs are all interconnected.” The five organs have an inherent connection in physiological activities and pathological changes, forming a relationship of mutual generation and … Read more
2023 3.21 Spring Equinox “Yang is born in Zi and ends at Wu, reaching the midpoint at Mao, hence spring is the time of Yang. The second month of spring is the Spring Equinox. At this time, Yin and Yang are balanced, resulting in equal day and night.” — “Yueling Shihier Hou Jiejie” ✦+ + … Read more
Shan Zhu Yu Shān Zhū Yú Alias Shu Zao, Shu Shi, Ji Zu, Shan Yu Rou, Shi Zao Er, Rou Zao, Zao Pi, Yu Rou, Yao Zao, Yu Shi, Hong Zao Pi Functions Tonifies the liver and kidneys, astringes essence and stops sweating. Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, spontaneous sweating, soreness of the lower back and … Read more
Jin Kui Yao Lue The Jin Kui Yao Lue is a section of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) written by the famous Eastern Han physician Zhang Zhongjing. It is also the earliest existing specialized book in China discussing the diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous diseases. The Jin … Read more
The First Chapter: Diseases and Syndromes of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Original Text: The question is: Why does a skilled physician treat diseases before they manifest? The master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One must first … Read more
Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber Section 1 Question: What does it mean for a skilled physician to treat diseases before they manifest? The Master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize liver diseases and understand that the liver transmits to the spleen, thus one must first … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is the root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora) and hairy peony (Paeonia veitchii). It is a perennial herb that grows in the shade of forests on hillsides and is distributed in Northeast China, North China, Shaanxi, and Gansu. Many cities cultivate it, and hairy peony grows in mountainous shrub … Read more
Alias: Jin Shao Yao (Golden Peony) (from “An Qisheng’s Method of Medicinal Preparation”), Bai Shao (White Peony) (from “Pharmaceutical Chemistry”), Shao Yao (Peony). Historical Production Areas: Central Mountain Valleys and Hills, with the best quality from Bai Shan (Jilin), Jiang Shan (Nanjing, Jiangsu), and Mao Shan (Jiangsu). Source of Medicinal Material: The root of the … Read more
Bai Shao Cynanchum otophyllum Source Bai Shao is a plant of the Ranunculaceae family, specifically the dried root of the peony (Paeonia). It grows in mountainous areas, valleys, and along roadsides at altitudes of 1500-2800 meters. Image Origin Produced in provinces such as Zhejiang, Anhui, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. Morphological Characteristics Perennial herbaceous vine; … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) has a bitter and sour taste, and is slightly cold in nature. It enters the liver (gan) and spleen (pi) meridians. It nourishes the blood and astringes yin, softens the liver and alleviates pain. It is indicated for irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, vaginal discharge, dizziness, headaches, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, diarrhea, … Read more