A friend asked about experiencing coldness in the back and joint pain, and whether there is a formula for this. Today, I will share a formula used for treatment; Insufficient Yang Qi, combined with the invasion of cold and dampness, leads to poor circulation of Qi and blood in the limbs, resulting in symptoms such … Read more
All diseases arise from cold. Recently, with the rainy and overcast weather, the temperature is dropping, and the responsibility of dispelling cold has come. We all know that the body is most afraid of cold; it can cause pain and form various pathogenic factors, such as dampness, cysts, and tumors. Cold also signifies a lack … Read more
All diseases arise from cold. As the weather gets cooler, the responsibility of dispelling cold also comes. We all know that the body is most afraid of cold; it can cause pain and form various yin evils, such as dampness, cysts, and tumors. Cold also signifies a lack of vitality in the body. Nowadays, due … Read more
Author | 亻 图 | 子非鱼 Editor | 春风 Review | 小也 When patients come for consultation, the most common request is for some medicine to help with nourishment. What people refer to as “nourishment” mostly pertains to enhancing Qi and blood or nourishing the liver and kidneys. Among these, “nourishing blood” is currently a … Read more
In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two herbs! 01The differences in … Read more
In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two types of ginseng!1 The … Read more
Introduction: Today we will learn about the differences in classification and properties between Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Dang Shen (Codonopsis). In the herbal literature prior to Zhang Shifan’s “Benjing Fengyuan”, there were entries for Ren Shen but none for Dang Shen, or they were confused with each other. For example, the “Bielu” states: “Ren Shen … Read more
When it comes to Ren Shen (Ginseng), everyone is likely quite familiar with it. However, the question arises: are Ren Shen and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) the same? Some people believe that the character “党” in Dang Shen refers to the Shanxi region of Shangdang, and thus think that Dang Shen is a type of ginseng … Read more
After experiencing a serious illness, do you often feel fatigued, have palpitations, shortness of breath, cold limbs, and excessive sweating? These are all symptoms of Qi deficiency. The appearance of Qi deficiency symptoms indicates that the energy in our body is insufficient, and at this time, supplementation is necessary. Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Huang Qi … Read more
Ginseng, with many varieties, can you distinguish them? Do you know how to choose? Can you tell apart good wild ginseng from cultivated ginseng? Have you heard the story of harvesting ginseng with a red string? … Ginseng (Ren Shen), a member of the Araliaceae family, has an upright stem that does not branch; it … Read more