Yuxingcao (Houttuynia cordata), originally known as Qicai, was described over a thousand years ago by Su Song in the Tang Dynasty: “It grows in damp places and can also spread in shady valleys. The leaves resemble buckwheat, are large, and the stems are purplish-red, with a fishy smell, commonly known as: Yuxingcao.” Thus, Yuxingcao is … Read more
Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, each one is a medicine. For minor and major illnesses, even in cases of external injuries, herbal medicine plays an indispensable role. For instance, when bitten by a rabid dog, poisonous snake, or other harmful creatures, if one is still breathing, the juice of Qixingjian (Seven Star Sword) can be … Read more
In my childhood, the old tile-roofed houses were abundant, and the Wason (瓦松) growing in the crevices of the green tiles is an unforgettable memory. The patches of green and gray colors adorned the old houses, bursting with vitality, making one want to climb onto the roof to admire them. Nowadays, the old tile-roofed houses … Read more
We often encounter customers who want to purchase medications to eliminate phlegm-damp. What products would you recommend to them? Most pharmacy staff would first think of recommending herbs like Fu Ling (Poria), Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), and Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean) as herbal teas for dampness removal. But are these herbal teas really … Read more
This New Year’s Day, a patient visited the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall for treatment. Patient: Male, 65 years old. Hospital examination report: Lung cancer, pleural adhesion, arteriosclerosis, cerebral infarction, gastric ulcer, and a small amount of stones in the left kidney. Previously underwent surgery to remove intestinal polyps. Symptoms: Good appetite, but … Read more
Currently, many patients with malignant tumors have adopted Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches for treatment. What advantages does TCM offer in the management of malignant tumors? First, I need to clarify a common misconception: that TCM cannot treat tumors. TCM emphasizes a holistic perspective. The pathological changes in a specific part of the body often … Read more
This article is a reissue, correcting some errors mentioned by everyone, and adding aliases, original plant images, etc.! If you find it useful, feel free to share it with other classmates. For those who want to see previous content, there is a person icon in the upper right corner of the WeChat dialogue box with … Read more
Author: Zhu Haiqing, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 01As a commonly used Chinese medicinal material and spiceare Cinnamon and Cassia the same thing?Have you ever encountered a situation where a vendor pointed to a spice labeled “Cassia” and claimed it was Cinnamon? Here, I must clarify that Cinnamon (Ròuguì) and … Read more
Not long ago, a friend gifted me a beautifully packaged box of Wuyi Rougui (Wuyi Cinnamon). I am not well-versed in tea, and upon seeing the word “cinnamon,” I assumed it was a box of traditional Chinese medicinal materials. However, upon opening the box, I found a certificate of honor stating it had won the … Read more
Aconite (Fu Zi) is a commonly used toxic Chinese medicinal herb, “cultivated in winter and harvested in summer,” embodying the yang energy of heaven and earth, and possesses a strong and unique ability to dispel cold and support yang. Ming Dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue referred to Aconite along with Ginseng (Ren Shen), Rehmannia (Shu Di), … Read more