Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge Brief Traditional Chinese Medicine As the saying goes, “Time is a butcher’s knife.” Time is fair to everyone; no one can escape the aging process characterized by graying hair, sagging skin, and declining physiological functions, which is often accompanied by various degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, malignant tumors, diabetes, and … Read more
Angelica sinensis (Olive.) Diels, also known as Dong Quai or Chinese Angelica, is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is renowned for its saying “Nine out of ten return to Dong Quai” and is honored as the “King of Herbs.” It is now listed among the food-medicine homologous items, … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (党参), with a neutral nature and sweet taste, is associated with a legend involving the Eight Immortals, where Tie Guai Li and Lü Dongbin bet on who could run faster. Tie Guai Li chewed on a plant while racing, and despite the exertion, he remained unfazed, prompting Lü Dongbin to inquire about the … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), a traditional Chinese medicinal material, is known as the “King of Qi Tonics.” In ancient Chinese medical texts, Astragalus is often written as “Huang Qi,” where “Qi” refers to the elderly, implying that the medicinal effects of Astragalus are significant. Below, let us explore the efficacy and functions of Astragalus. Astragalus is … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), also known as Milk Vetch (Mian Qi), is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 50-100 cm. It has a thick, woody main root that is often branched and grayish-white. The stem is erect, with many branches in the upper part, featuring fine ridges covered with white soft hairs. It … Read more
Introduction to Astragalus Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 50-100 cm. It has a thick, woody main root that is often branched and grayish-white. The stem is erect, with many branches in the upper part, featuring fine ridges covered with white soft hairs. It … Read more
Healthy Life, Beautiful is here to popularize health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ Astragalus Overview Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 50-100 cm. It has a thick, woody main root that often branches, and is grayish-white in color. The stem is … Read more
Astragalus Benefits1. Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Exterior Raw Astragalus (Huang Qi) has the effects of tonifying Qi, strengthening the exterior, promoting urination, reducing swelling, and detoxifying to promote tissue regeneration. It is suitable for symptoms such as spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, and abscesses that do not heal or take a long … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), Shen Cao (Divine Herb), and the King of Herbs, is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China”. The earliest existing pharmacological text, the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use … Read more
According to historical records, the use of ginseng for health and healing has a history of at least two thousand years. In China, there are numerous myths and legends surrounding ginseng, with ancient people believing it to be a gift from the immortals, possessing miraculous effects such as resurrection and rejuvenation. Ginseng is a vital … Read more