Shuang Er Soup (双耳汤) 【Ingredients】10 grams of Silver Ear (银耳, Yín’ěr) and Black Fungus (黑木耳, Hēimù’ěr), 30 grams of rock sugar. 【Preparation】Soak the Silver Ear and Black Fungus in warm water to rehydrate, remove impurities, wash clean, place in a bowl, add rock sugar and an appropriate amount of water, steam in a steamer for … Read more
Methods for TCM Regulation of Yin Deficiency Constitution The Yin deficiency constitution is best regulated with herbs that nourish Yin and moisten dryness. Herbs that can replenish Yin include: Hai Shen (Sea Cucumber), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), Tian Dong (Asparagus), Shi Hu (Dendrobium), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Ming Dang Shen … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes “nourishing the deficient”, where the premise of nourishment is that one aspect of Qi, blood, Yin, or Yang is relatively weak. Without understanding one’s constitution, blindly engaging in health preservation and nourishment may instead burden and harm the body. For those who are unsure of their TCM constitution, you can … Read more
Follow me for new insights every day. Insomnia, a seemingly simple phenomenon, actually encompasses multiple factors related to the body, mind, and society. It is not only about a fatigued body but also involves the hidden psyche. According to TCM theory, sleep is the result of the interplay between Yin and Yang. When there is … Read more
Understanding Chinese Medicinal Materials Bai Shao Introduction to Bai Shao 1. Bai Shao is the dried root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora) after removing its outer skin. It is named Bai Shao due to its white color. Modern studies indicate that its active components possess analgesic, blood-nourishing, and liver-protective effects. 2. The name Peony … Read more
Herb Encyclopedia [Herb Name] Bai Shao (White Peony) [Alias] Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao [Category] Tonifying and Blood Nourishing Herbs [Medicinal Part] The dried root of the plant is used. The best quality has a thick, straight root, firm texture, sufficient powdery quality, and a clean surface. [Geographical Distribution] Grows in shrubs or grasslands … Read more