This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant 茅苍术 Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or 北苍术 Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Properties Taste: pungent, bitter; Nature: warm. 1. “The Essence of Materia Medica” states: “The flavor is … Read more
Cāng zhú (Atractylodes macrocephala) Cāng zhú is irregularly shaped, resembling a string of beads or nodules, slightly curved, occasionally branched, measuring 3 to 10 cm in length and 1 to 2 cm in diameter. The surface is gray-brown, with wrinkles, transverse grooves, and residual fibrous roots, and the top has stem scars or remnants of … Read more
1. Aliases Shan Jing, Chi Zhu, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. 2. Plant Morphology The rhizome is horizontal or obliquely ascending, with adventitious roots. The stem is erect, reaching up to 100 cm, solitary or clustered in small numbers, with the basal leaves falling during flowering; the middle and lower stem leaves are nearly … Read more
1 Fu Ling (Poria) has five main uses: to stop diarrhea, promote urination, open the pores, eliminate internal heat, and generate body fluids. 2 Qi moves and moistens, while water moves with Qi. When water stagnates, Qi is obstructed, and when Qi is obstructed, water accumulates. Fu Ling primarily acts through Qi, thus its treatment … Read more
Those who have studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have noticed the abundance of terminology, such as ‘creating momentum’ and ‘prosperous times’. What are the differences between these terms? What do they specifically refer to? 【TCM Discusses: Five Methods of Dampness Elimination】 1. Drying Dampness Clearing heat and drying dampness herbs are used to treat … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ 3 Simple Ways to Determine if There is Dampness in Your Body! First, observe the tongue: a healthy tongue is light red and moist, with a thin layer of white coating that is clear and moderate in moisture, neither slippery nor … Read more
When undergoing dampness elimination therapy, it is essential to understand the following eight truths. 1. When eliminating dampness, it is important to warm and tonify Yang Qi. This is because dampness is a Yin pathogen, and it cannot be transformed without warmth. If you have repeatedly tried to strengthen the spleen without success in eliminating … Read more
Herb Name: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Alias: Chuanqiong Harvesting and Processing: The roots are harvested from late May to early June of the second year after planting. The roots are dug up, the soil is shaken off, and the stems and leaves are removed before being dried. Plains cultivators prefer to harvest 4-5 days after the … Read more
(Follow the Materia Medica Study to learn about herbal knowledge)【Basic Introduction to Chuan Xiong】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is also known as Jing Xiong and Guan Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested 4-5 days after the Xiaoman solar term and completed by … Read more
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) is mentioned in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”. Chuanxiong Rhizoma Source and Name Explanation The dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong from the Umbelliferae family, also known as “Qiong (qióng)”. Effects and Memory Aids Invigorates blood and promotes qi, expels wind and alleviates pain. It is pungent and warm, dispersing and entering the … Read more