01Medicinal Parts The fresh tubers of Rehmannia glutinosa (Sheng Di Huang) from the family Scrophulariaceae, processed by steaming and drying. 02Alias Shu Di (熟地). 03Plant Morphology Perennial herb, 10-70 cm tall. The whole plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The roots are thick, fleshy, tuberous, cylindrical or spindle-shaped. The stem … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It can replenish qi and blood, alleviate deficiencies in the body, and enhance essence and marrow, significantly benefiting overall health and improving physical constitution. However, how should Rehmannia glutinosa be consumed to maximize its health benefits? Below is a detailed introduction to … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with nourishing properties. It can replenish qi and blood, alleviate deficiencies in the body’s qi and blood, and benefit the essence and marrow, significantly improving overall health and enhancing physical quality. But how should Rehmannia glutinosa be consumed to maximize its health benefits? Below is a detailed … Read more
Rehmannia Rehmannia, a name in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refers to the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa (地黄, Dìhuáng) from the Scrophulariaceae family. It is harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, and can be used fresh or processed. It is categorized into three types: dry Rehmannia (干地黄, … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen (党参), Lu Dang Shen (潞党参), and Fang Dang Shen (防党参), is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant with milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous stem scars, and the root is often … Read more
What are Concentrated Pills? Concentrated pills refer to pills made from decocted or partially decocted herbal materials that have been extracted and concentrated, combined with suitable excipients or remaining herbal powder, and formed into pills using water, honey, or a mixture of honey and water as a binder. They are also known as medicinal paste … Read more
The Misunderstanding of Chinese Herbal Powders and Granules During the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, amidst the chaos of war, it was inconvenient to carry herbal pieces, leading to the popularity of powders. The Xie Huang San (Yellow Drain Powder) from Qian Yi’s Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue and Qing Wei San (Stomach Clearing … Read more
On May 14, Lu Peng, the deputy chief pharmacist of Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, appeared on the program “Doctor Says” to discuss “How Much Do You Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine Forms?” 01What is the Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine?? When mentioning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one often thinks of decoctions; however, TCM includes … Read more
In previous articles, it was mentioned that authors of martial arts novels particularly enjoy using powders, and the reason for this can be discussed from the characteristics of powders. Powders are the most dispersed form among solid dosage forms, with small particle sizes and large specific surface areas. The phrase “散者散也，去急病用之” (The dispersive nature of … Read more
Recently, many friends have messaged me, saying that they bought some formulas locally and are brewing them at home. They asked me for precautions and mentioned an important point: is it true that the longer you brew Chinese herbal medicine, the better? Is a thicker decoction better? In fact, this has been a question for … Read more