Since ancient times, Ren Shen (Ginseng) has been regarded as a top-tier tonic, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great herbs. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing describes Ren Shen as: “tonifying the five organs, calming the spirit, stopping palpitations, dispelling evil qi, brightening the eyes, and enhancing intelligence.” The Ben Cao … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below tofollow for free Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a perennial herb that thrives in cool, moist climates. It is a particularly precious medicinal material, known as the “King of Herbs” and is one of the famous “Three Treasures of Northeast China.” Ginseng has significant medicinal … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) belongs to the Araliaceae family and is a perennial herb. Other names include: Ren Jie, Gui Gai, Huang Shen, Yu Jing, Xue Shen, Tu Jing, Di Jing, Jin Jing Yu Lan, Hai Er Shen, Bang Chui. It is distributed in China, Russia, and Korea; in China, it is found in the eastern … Read more
We often hear terms like “Qi deficiency” (气虚), “tonifying Qi” (补气), “nourishing both Qi and blood” (气血双补), and even “Yuan Qi” (元气) and “Wei Qi” (卫气). These familiar yet unfamiliar terms are all related to “Qi”. So, what exactly is Qi? Our ancestors placed great importance on studying the invisible energy that cannot be seen … Read more
1 “To cleanse the marrow, one must start with standing post,” standing post is a posture that can mobilize the body’s Qi, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood. Standing post not only nourishes the spirit but also strengthens the body; it enhances mental acuity and increases physical strength. Many may think that standing post … Read more
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is the first choice for nourishing Qi, while Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is the first choice for nourishing Blood. Si Jun Zi Tang nourishes the robust Qi of men, while Si Wu Tang nourishes the soft Yin Blood of women. Men utilize Qi, while women utilize … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Qi Supplementation: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), etc. Patent Medicines for Qi Supplementation: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Pill), Shi Quan Da Bu Gao … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi refers to the collective functions of substances such as blood, body fluids, Yang energy, and Yin essence within the human body. The quantity and quality of Qi directly determine the life activities and health status of an individual. Qi deficiency is a … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are many names for Qi, including Ying Qi, Wei Qi, Gu Qi, Zhen Qi, Yuan Qi, Shen Qi, Qing Qi, and Zhuo Qi. Ultimately, these terms can be categorized into three types of Qi: Zong Qi, Zhong Qi, and Yuan Qi. Zong Qi resides in the chest, in the … Read more
Many people today are constantly thinking about how to eliminate dampness, feeling as though the dampness in their bodies cannot be completely removed. In fact, this is because they lack the step of Qi supplementation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: “Qi can move water; Qi can promote the metabolism of body … Read more