Cinnamon (Ròuguì) is an essential seasoning in everyday cooking, particularly for stewing meat and stir-frying vegetables. In Western cultures, it is often ground into powder and added to coffee and milk tea for flavoring. Cinnamon also contains aromatic plant compounds that can be used to create unique spices. “A rare natural flavor, papaya is slightly … Read more
Cinnamon is a medium-sized tree with gray-brown bark. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from October to December. It can be propagated through suckers, cuttings, and seeds. The bark of cinnamon is commonly used as a spice, cooking ingredient, and medicinal herb. Also known as Chinese cinnamon, Yujin, … Read more
Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) is a commonly used spice and herb derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree, primarily produced in China and Sri Lanka. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is referred to as a “warming herb” due to its spicy, sweet, and warm properties, making it suitable for treating various ailments. Here are … Read more
Cinnamon is a very flavorful spice that has been revered for its medicinal value for thousands of years. Modern science has now confirmed what people have known for ages. Here are 10 amazing benefits of cinnamon. Cinnamon is Rich in Compounds with Powerful Medicinal Properties Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of … Read more
【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! Cinnamon, also known as Gui (桂), Mu Gui (牡桂), Da Gui (大桂), Gui Pi (桂皮), and Yu Gui (玉桂), is best characterized by its thin bark, thick flesh, purple-red cross-section, high oil content, strong aroma, and … Read more
This official WeChat account is managed by the Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) refers to the dried rhizomes of the perennial herbaceous plants Atractylodes lancea and Atractylodes macrocephala. It has a pungent, bitter, and warm nature, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is a perennial herb from the Asteraceae family, with its dried rhizome being spicy and bitter, warm in nature, and entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It has the functions of strengthening the Spleen, drying dampness, resolving depression, and … Read more
Aspirin, one of the three classic drugs in Western medicine, has been in use for over a century. It has numerous medicinal effects, including antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and anti-platelet aggregation properties, and it also has certain effects on cancer cells. In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is also a herb with … Read more
The Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of Huang Lian 1. Introduction Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) holds an important position in the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With its unique bitter taste and exceptional medicinal value, it safeguards people’s health. However, like every medicinal herb, Huang Lian has specific applicable ranges and contraindicated populations. 2. Introduction … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Dang Shen (党参), Huang Shen (黄参), or Huang Dang (黄党), is the dried root of the plants belonging to the Campanulaceae family, including Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, and Codonopsis javanica. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor. It thrives in cool and humid climates, predominantly growing … Read more