Cinnamon is commonly used as a seasoning in meat stews and stir-fried dishes in Chinese households, while in Western countries, it is often ground into powder for flavoring milk tea and coffee. Cinnamon has a unique aroma that is beloved by many. Beyond its role as a spice, cinnamon also possesses significant medicinal value. Consuming … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Cinnamon, also known as Guipi (桂皮), Daguo (大桂), Mugui (牡桂), Tonggui (筒桂), Gui (桂), Yugu (玉桂), and Lagui (辣桂), is not only a common culinary spice but also one of the frequently used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a spicy and sweet flavor that can … Read more
Cinnamon is a common spice that is widely used in cooking and has many medicinal values. Let’s explore the benefits and uses of cinnamon! 1. Benefits and Effects of Cinnamon 1. Cinnamon has a protective effect on cardiovascular health. A substance called cinnamaldehyde found in cinnamon can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the occurrence of … Read more
The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Rou Gui (Cinnamon): Dietary Restrictions and Methods of Consumption Rou Gui (Cinnamon) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a rich array of benefits. Below are some of the main effects and uses of Rou Gui: Calming and Analgesic: Rou Gui contains cinnamaldehyde, which has anti-excitatory and analgesic … Read more
Cinnamon: Benefits, Precautions, and Pairings 1. Introduction Cinnamon (Ròu Guì), a medicinal herb with a unique aroma, holds an important position in traditional medicine. What are its six major benefits and uses? What precautions should be taken when consuming cinnamon? What are the suitable methods of consumption? What foods pair well with cinnamon? Let us … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb. Its rhizome is either horizontally or obliquely ascending, thick and long, often appearing in a nodular form, with numerous roots that are of equal thickness and length or nearly equal in length. It flowers and bears fruit after June. Generally, it is harvested … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is a very common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and many of our friends may have heard of it in their daily lives. Of course, the medicinal value of Poria is very high, and appropriate consumption of Poria can not only help us achieve good health benefits but also effectively enhance the body’s … Read more
Dear friends, we meet again! Today, I will introduce to you the multifunctional uses of Lianqiao (Forsythia) Qingqiao and Laoqiao LIANQIAO Qingqiao and Laoqiao 连翘 (Lianqiao, Fructus Forsythiae) is a commonly used clinical herbal medicine, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing. It is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspense (Thunb.) Vahl, belonging … Read more
All images and text are sourced from the internet; please delete if infringing! Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant. It is harvested in autumn when the fruit matures, and after removing impurities, it is air-dried for medicinal use. Lian Qiao can … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us A Handful of Forsythia: Treating Seven Conditions Including Acute Nephritis, Purpura, and Retinal Hemorrhage Forsythia, which some of us may have seen, has many medicinal values. Below, we will introduce it, especially suitable for those who live far from hospitals and pharmacies, as it may be inconvenient to … Read more