Angelica Sinensis: The Ginseng for Women

Angelica Sinensis: The Ginseng for Women

This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow.In the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has always been a cultural treasure. Among the various herbs, one particular herb, known for its … Read more

Daily Herb: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Daily Herb: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Click the blue text to follow us 1. Introduction to the Herb Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), the dried root of the plant in the Apiaceae family, has a sweet and pungent flavor and a warm nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians. 2. Health Benefits Blood Nourishing and Activating Angelica Sinensis is a … Read more

Understanding Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

当归 (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis (当归), also known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is scientifically classified as Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. This herb typically requires two years of growth before harvesting, which occurs in late autumn. After removing the fibrous roots and soil, the … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Herb Daily: The Effects and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)! Proper Usage, Suitable Groups, and Contraindications

Understanding a Chinese Herb Daily: The Effects and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)! Proper Usage, Suitable Groups, and Contraindications

Starting today, the Chinese herbal medicine cultural team will organize thousands of Chinese herbs and categorize them for everyone. Please look forward to daily sharing of one herb, presented with rich images and videos for your learning and enjoyment. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the … Read more

The Effects and Functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

The Effects and Functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

The primary effects and functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) are to nourish blood and tonify qi. Therefore, individuals suffering from both qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, pale complexion, dizziness, poor digestion, and frequent colds are suitable candidates for Codonopsis. Drinking some wine infused with Codonopsis can also help strengthen the spleen. … Read more

Common Blood Nourishing and Qi Supplementing Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Blood Nourishing and Qi Supplementing Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

All combinations of herbs that nourish and replenish blood, used to treat blood deficiency syndromes, are collectively referred to as buxue ji (blood nourishing agents). This type of formula is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, pale complexion without luster; pale lips, brittle nails; palpitations, insomnia; dry stools; women with irregular menstruation, scanty … Read more