1. What are the Side Effects of Coix Seed? Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (่่กไป), Yi Mi, and other names, is a commonly used Chinese herb and a widely consumed food. Coix seed is highly nutritious and is hailed as the “King of Gramineous Plants”. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing classifies … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao) Forsythia, the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It flowers and bears fruit 3-4 years after planting. There are two medicinal types: “Qing Qiao” (Green Forsythia) and “Lao Qiao” (Mature Forsythia). Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us What is Bloodletting Therapy? Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When used appropriately, it is not only harmless to the body but can also reduce the toxic side effects of certain Chinese and Western medications, making it one of today’s natural … Read more