Old lady eats Huang Lian (Coptis) — bitter words from a kind heart Rock candy boiled with Huang Lian — sharing sweetness and bitterness Applying Huang Lian on the tip of the nose — bitterness is right in front Huang Lian mixed with ginger — it’s been hard Huang Lian bath — bitterness from head … Read more
Huanglian is the dried rhizome of the plants in the Ranunculaceae family, including Huanglian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huanglian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao), or Yunlian (Coptis teeta Wall.). These three types are commonly referred to as “Weilian,” “Yalian,” and “Yunlian.” They are harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, dried, … Read more
【Source】Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis Franch) is the dried underground rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Ranunculaceae family, cultivated or wild. 【Alias】Chuan Lian, Zhi Lian, Yun Lian, Ya Lian, Wei Lian 【Production Area】Chuan Lian (Wei Lian): Mainly produced in Shizhu County, Kaixian, Wushan, Wuxi, Enshi in Hubei, Lichuan, Laifeng, Jianshi, Xuan’en, Fangxian, and Zhuxi … Read more
Spring is a season of revival, where various plants on the mountains regain their vitality, sprouting new leaves, blooming flowers, and growing tender shoots. During the Grain Rain season, in the rural mountains, by the roadside, under the trees, and in the bushes, there is a flower that stands out, exceptionally beautiful. Everyone recognizes this … Read more
Author: Zhang Li, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Are Jin Yin Hua and Shan Yin Hua the Same? Before 2005, there was no distinction made between Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) and Shan Yin Hua (Mountain Honeysuckle). In southern China, Shan Yin Hua (Southern Jin Yin Hua) was … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us In health preservation, flower tea is a popular choice, and today we discuss Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). The name comes from the Compendium of Materia Medica, derived from its growth characteristics. Additionally, Jin Yin Hua is widely referred to by TCM experts as the “King of Herbs.” It … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Do you know what this beautiful flower is called? This is Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), a commonly used medicinal herb in our daily lives. The Origin of the Name “Honeysuckle” There is a little story behind the name “Honeysuckle”. It is said that during Zhuge Liang’s (诸葛亮) … Read more
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) + ✦ + 1. Introduction to Jin Yin Hua Source: The dried flower buds or freshly opened flowers of the plant Lonicera japonica, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Properties: Sweet and cold in nature. Meridians: Enters the Lung (Fei) and Stomach (Wei) meridians. Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, disperses wind-heat, and … Read more
Daoist Physician Lao Ding Discusses Medical PrinciplesObserving and Practicing in Daily LifeClick the phonetic symbol above to listen, or log in to “Ximalaya” to searchHoneysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), blooms from late March to April and continues into summer, with a faint fragrance and red-tipped flowers. When first opened, the flowers are white, turning yellow after … Read more
Initially blooming silver, then gold Double flowers grow together, silver and gold This refers to the “First Flower of Summer” Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) Honeysuckle is truly a treasure. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Jin Yin Hua has clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling effects, which are significantly effective for colds, … Read more