Mei Quanxi Column Ben Cao Gang Mu Volume 30 of Fruits The Story of Hawthorn and Its Digestive Benefits A child from a neighboring family suffered from food stagnation and abdominal distension. One day, while resting under a tree, he ate to his fill from the wild fruits and subsequently vomited a large amount of … Read more
Cinnamon, also known as Ròuguì (肉桂), Jūnguì (菌桂), or Mǔguì (牡桂), is primarily produced in tropical and subtropical regions of provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, and Yunnan. It is commonly found in our kitchens and is a spice that almost every household uses, often added to dishes like stewed lamb, baked bread, and … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Coix seed water is a health drink made by roasting coix seeds until golden and then boiling them in water. It retains the rich nutrients of coix seeds and can promote diuresis, reduce swelling, and aid in weight loss. However, there are some contraindications to drinking coix seed water, so it is best to … Read more
The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea? Safflower, also known as Honghua (红花), is referred to as red-blue flower, prickly safflower, and grass safflower. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. Drinking safflower tea regularly can help regulate coronary heart … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Safflower (Honghua) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb and a medicinal plant. The flowers of this plant can be used for medicinal purposes, but not much is known about the seeds of safflower (Honghua Ren), which are the mature seeds of the safflower plant. They contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids … Read more
The Benefits and Precautions of Safflower, and Its Price 1. The Benefits of Safflower (1) Positive Effects on the Cardiovascular System Improvement of Cardiac Function Safflower (Honghua) can strengthen heart contractions, which is beneficial for patients with myocardial ischemia. It can relieve spasms of vascular smooth muscle and enhance tolerance to hypoxia, thereby helping to … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It belongs to the category of blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbs, specifically classified as a blood-regulating herb. It is referred to as “Red and Blue Flower” in the Han Book and is explained as Safflower in the Kaibao Bencao. Alias: South Safflower, Grass Safflower, Red and Blue … Read more
Safflower, also known as Honghua (Carthamus tinctorius), belongs to the Asteraceae family. The dried tubular flowers are orange-red, with narrow flower tubes that are 5-lobed at the tip. The lobes are linear, and the yellow anthers are fused into a tube that extends beyond the lobes, with a central stigma protruding. It has a distinctive … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the root of all ginseng varieties, primarily produced in Sichuan and Anhui provinces. It is harvested in autumn, with the stems and leaves removed, washed to eliminate soil, sliced, and dried. Dan Shen has a bitter taste and a cool nature, possessing properties that invigorate blood circulation, reduce swelling, and … Read more
Danshen Dān Shēn Alias Honggen, Dahongpao, Xueshen Gen, Xueshan Gen, Hong Danshen, Zidan Shen, Yishen, Mu Yangru, Zhuma, Shanshen, Zidan Ginseng, Shan Hongluobo, Huoxue Gen, Kaoshan Hong, Hongshen, Shaojiu Hu Gen, Yesuzi Gen, Shansuzi Gen, Mihuantou, Duoduo Huagen, Fengtang Guo, Qie Chan Cao, Chi Shen; Mu Yangru, Benmacao, Selected Jiu Hu Gen Effects Invigorates blood … Read more