Is Thicker Chinese Herbal Decoction Better? Important Considerations for Brewing Herbal Medicine

Is Thicker Chinese Herbal Decoction Better? Important Considerations for Brewing Herbal Medicine

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

Comprehensive Summary of 99 Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Their Effects

Comprehensive Summary of 99 Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Their Effects

Huang Yaoshi’s Tips: Click on the name of each Chinese herb (in blue) to jump to the corresponding page where Huang Yaoshi shares the usage of that herb. 1. Qi Tonifying Herbs Qi Tonifying Herb – Ren Shen (Ginseng) – Ye Shan Shen (Wild Ginseng) Ren Shen Greatly tonifies the original qi, strengthens the spleen … Read more