Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, seeking help when ill Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa) is the dried fruit of the plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it is initially ripe and still green, impurities are removed, steamed, and dried, commonly referred … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) G / Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Overview / Lian Qiao (Forsythia), the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. Also known as Huanghua Tiao, Lian Ke, Qing Qiao, Luo Qiao, and Huang Qi Dan, the fruit is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its primary functions include … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia), also known as Jin Zhong and Jie Gu Cao, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is a commonly used medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with significant medicinal value, often utilized for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Below are some of the main efficacies and functions of Lian Qiao: … Read more
Aspirin, one of the three classic drugs in Western medicine, has been in use for over a century. It has numerous medicinal effects, including antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and anti-platelet aggregation properties, and it also has certain effects on cancer cells. In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is also a herb with … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis) 【Source】Dry rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea), or Yun Lian. 【Properties and Channels】Bitter, cold. Enters the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. 【Characteristics】This herb is extremely bitter and cold, clearing heat and drying dampness, with strong medicinal properties. It primarily enters the … Read more
□ Wang Jing, First People’s Hospital of Tai’an Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) possesses rich medicinal value and is widely used in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This article will unveil the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of Huang Lian and introduce precautions to consider when using it. The effects of Huang Lian: Stop Diarrhea … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) By Wu Kuan, Ming Dynasty Flowers delicate like mountain cinnamon, unbearable to smell at the steps. The wild man’s root, long and segmented, should be nine. The bitter segment cannot be pure, but consuming it can prolong life. Its efficacy for diseases, some guests dislike its bitter taste. Beware not to … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is the dried rhizome of the plants Coptis chinensis, Coptis trifolia, or Coptis deltoidea, commonly known as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian” respectively. It is harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, then dried and any remaining fibrous roots are knocked off. It can be found … Read more
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) Also known as: Rén Dōng Huā (忍冬花), Shuāng Huā (双花), Èr Huā (二花), Yín Huā (银花), Lù Cè Huā (鹭鸶花), Jīn Huā (金花), Shuāng Bāo Huā (双苞花), Jīn Téng Huā (金藤花). Name origin: Named “Rén Dōng Huā” because it does not shed leaves in winter. Distribution: Grows in hilly areas, forest … Read more
Honeysuckle, also known as Jin Yin Hua (金银花), is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The flowers start as white and turn yellow, hence the name Honeysuckle. It is a medicinal material that can be consumed raw or dried and prepared like green tea. It has detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, diuretic, and anti-itching properties. Let’s explore the … Read more