Chapter 2, Section 1 of the Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet

Chapter 2, Section 1 of the Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet

Second Section on the Treatment of Spasms and Damp Heat Diseases Section 1 In Taiyang disease, if there is fever without sweating and a feeling of aversion to cold, it is called “Gang Jinjing” (Stiff Spasm). Introduction: The “Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet” is edited according to the classification method of Liu Duzhou’s commentary … Read more

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Bai Shao (White Peony) is the dried root of the perennial herbaceous plant Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) from the family Ranunculaceae. It is mostly cultivated artificially. The roots are harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head and tail along with fine roots are removed. They are boiled in water and then peeled or boiled … Read more

Identification of the Chinese Medicinal Herb Bai Shao (White Peony)

Identification of the Chinese Medicinal Herb Bai Shao (White Peony)

Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Bai Shao (白芍) is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. from the family Ranunculaceae. It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, with the head, tail, and fine roots removed, boiled in water, … Read more