Traditional Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2421 One issue per day, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners AuthorIntroduction:Fuzi (Aconite) is known as the “first medicine for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal”. It can assist heart yang, warm spleen yang, and supplement kidney yang. According to the “Bencao Huiyan”, Fuzi is said to be effective … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 2124 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Fuzi has always been a hot topic; those who use it well favor it, while those who do not fear it. Below is a song about Fuzi, which those interested can memorize. (Editor/Ning Jiajia) Ode to Fuzi: Twelve Verses Author/Jin … Read more
At the beginning of the year, the cultivation of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) had successfully expanded on a large scale. However, due to the high market prices and a general lack of optimism, the sudden outbreak of the pandemic disrupted the market dynamics. What was expected to be a downward trend in prices experienced a significant … Read more
China Medicinal Materials Market Network Public Account ID: zgycsc-com Follow Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) is harvested twice a year, starting in April during the spring, although the period is relatively short, with the main harvest occurring in September during the autumn. Its primary source is from wild resources. The origins of Atractylodes vary by region, generally … Read more
Introduction: The following content is a study note based on the teachings of Teacher Zhang Yujing regarding the interpretation of the “Shang Han Lun” and its medicinal evidence. Each herb is discussed from four aspects: origin, classical texts, etiology and pathogenesis, and clinical applications. 1. Origin Poria (Fu Ling) is the sclerotium of the fungus … Read more
The differences between Fu Ling (Poria) and Tu Fu Ling (Earth Poria) lie in their sources, properties, meridian affinities, effects, and contraindications. They are two distinct Chinese medicinal materials with significant differences, and their use should ideally be guided by TCM diagnostic principles. 1. Different Sources: Fu Ling is the dried sclerotium of the fungus … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria) can strengthen the spleen and calm the spirit. Tian Ma (Gastrodia) can pacify the liver and extinguish wind. Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) can tonify the kidneys and assist yang. These three sweet herbs each have their unique benefits. How should they be properly applied to maximize their effects? Experts guide you on … Read more
Recently, as the temperature gradually warms, the Forsythia flowers are blooming in abundance, painting the mountains and fields in golden hues, attracting numerous visitors to admire their beauty. While enjoying the stunning scenery of Forsythia flowers, let us delve deeper into this remarkable plant. Basic Characteristics of Forsythia Morphological Characteristics: Forsythia (Lianqiao) is a deciduous … Read more
【Introduction】Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is a heat-clearing and detoxifying herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant Forsythia. 【Alias】Shou Dan, Yi Chuan Jin, Huang Jin Tiao, Han Lian Zi, Huang Qi Dan, Huang Hua Tiao, Luo Qiao, Kong Qiao, Kong Ke. 【Properties and Channels】Bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature; enters the … Read more
Author: Tang Weike Editor: Zhu Ping Image Source: Tuchong After experiencing waves of buying frenzy, the prices of traditional Chinese medicinal materials remain robust. Recently, a herbal merchant from Puning, Guangdong, told the 21st Century Business Herald that in recent weeks, the price of some medicinal materials, such as Lian Qiao (Forsythia), has increased fivefold, … Read more