Efficacy and Functions Hou Po (厚朴) refers to the dried bark of the Magnolia officinalis or Magnolia obovata. It has a bitter and pungent taste, is warm in nature, and is associated with the Spleen, Stomach, Lung, and Large Intestine meridians. It has the functions of drying dampness, resolving phlegm, descending Qi to relieve asthma, … Read more
Morning flowers and evening harvests, revisiting old matters. This is content that was pushed two days ago. Today, we review and learn anew. (This article is for learning and reference only. The formulas mentioned should not be blindly attempted by non-professionals without guidance from a TCM practitioner.) The theoretical basis of this article: “Shang Han … Read more
After the composition of Chinese herbal formulas, they are prepared in specific forms based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) records forms such as wan (pills), san (powders), tang (decoctions), gao (ointments), and dan (elixirs). In modern times, many new forms have emerged, including pian (tablets), … Read more
Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of the body’s constitution, also known as the “cold and damp constitution,” often caused by improper diet or illness. Here, “phlegm” does not merely refer to the common understanding of phlegm but rather to the pathological accumulation of body fluids; “dampness” can be categorized into … Read more