Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine

Shu Di (熟地) Properties Shu Di Huang (熟地黄) has the effects of nourishing Yin, tonifying the kidneys, nourishing and cooling the blood, promoting blood coagulation, and lowering blood sugar. It is primarily produced in Henan, has a sweet taste, and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Source: Qian Tu … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

The Efficacy and Functions of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa), as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history and is known as a “good medicine for nourishing blood.” Its efficacy and functions are very rich, widely used to assist with symptoms of liver and kidney yin deficiency, women’s blood deficiency, anemia, and sallow complexion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shudi … Read more

A Comprehensive Overview of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

A Comprehensive Overview of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Shudi (熟地) Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature; enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Primary Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood It is often said that when supplementing the kidneys, one must not forget Shudi Huang, as the famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue stated: “It greatly nourishes blood, … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Angelica Sinensis Dānɡ Guī Alias Dang Gui, Horse Tail Angelica, Qin Na, Horse Tail Gui, Yun Gui, Western Angelica, Min Angelica Functions Tonifies blood and regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, moistens dryness and promotes bowel movement. Used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, masses, excessive bleeding; blood deficiency headaches, dizziness, weakness; dry intestines and constipation, post-dysentery … Read more

Angelica Sinensis: The Premier Blood Nourishing Herb

Angelica Sinensis: The Premier Blood Nourishing Herb

It is a treasure in its entirety, praised as a sacred herb for women; It is a food and medicine combined, capable of creating millennia of deliciousness; It is an affordable authentic medicinal material for consumers; So what kind of miraculous herb is it? –Angelica Sinensis! Throughout history, among the thousands of medicinal substances, Angelica … Read more

The Efficacy and Uses of Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai) and Its Proper Consumption Methods

The Efficacy and Uses of Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai) and Its Proper Consumption Methods

Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai), a traditional Chinese medicine, is the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It is known for its abilities to nourish blood, invigorate circulation, regulate menstruation, relieve pain, and promote bowel movements. It is commonly used for conditions such as blood deficiency, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain … Read more

Understanding Angelica Sinensis: A Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Angelica Sinensis: A Comprehensive Overview

1. Overview Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a medium-grade herb, commonly used in clinical practice. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Angelica Sinensis to have a sweet and pungent flavor, a warm nature, … Read more

Illustrated Guide to the Shennong Bencao Jing: Angelica Sinensis

Illustrated Guide to the Shennong Bencao Jing: Angelica Sinensis

Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) The Shennong Bencao Jing states: Angelica Sinensis, with a sweet flavor and warm nature, is indicated for counterflow of qi causing difficulty in breathing; for warm malaria with symptoms of chills and fever, feeling as if cold water is splashed on the skin; for women’s menstrual disorders, infertility; and for various … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) – 2020 Pharmacopoeia Standards

当归 Dɑnggui ANGELICAE SINENSIS RADIX This product is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in late autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed. After slight evaporation of moisture, it is bundled into small bunches and dried slowly with smoke. 【Properties】 The product … Read more

Angelica Sinensis: A Comprehensive Overview

Angelica Sinensis: A Comprehensive Overview

Angelica sinensis (当归), also known as Dong Quai, is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.4-1 meter. It flowers from June to July and bears fruit from July to September. Characteristics: This perennial herb has a cylindrical root that branches out with numerous fleshy fibrous roots, which are yellow-brown and have a … Read more