Ginseng (Ren Shen) is one of the precious medicinal materials unique to China, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), classified as a superior herb. It has a sweet and slightly bitter taste, is mildly warm in nature, and enters the Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), Heart (Xin), … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Sick Ginseng is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, classified as a superior herb. Its original name is Ren Shen (人参, pronounced as shēn). Overview: Ginseng is one of the precious medicinal … Read more
01.Introduction Ginseng (Ren Shen), a perennial herb of the Araliaceae family, is also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), and Shen Cao (Divine Herb). It is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China” and is honored as the “King of Herbs”. Ginseng grows to about 60 cm in height, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Mentioning Ren Shen (Ginseng) is well-known, as it is said, “Da Huang (Rhubarb) saves lives without merit, while Ren Shen kills without fault.” Reports on Ren Shen often focus on its morphological characteristics, efficacy, clinical applications, formulas, chemical components, and pharmacology.This article focuses on common adulterants of … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow me! Learn more about health science information The King of Qi Tonics – Astragalus (Huang Qi) When it comes to tonifying Qi, Astragalus is undoubtedly the best. While Ginseng has a stronger Qi tonifying effect, it primarily replenishes Yuan Qi and acts rapidly; Astragalus tonifies the Qi of … Read more
If you ask which herbs are most commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), then Huang Qi (Astragalus) will definitely be on the list. Huang Qi is also known as the best herb for boosting Qi and is one of the most important Qi-tonifying herbs in TCM. So, what magical effects does Huang Qi have? … Read more
Medicines can treat diseases, and physicians pass down formulas. Tracing back through history, the best remedies for illnesses are undoubtedly the top ten famous formulas. Among these ten, there is one that stands out with its unique characteristics, precise composition, and harmonious interactions among its ingredients. This is the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (补中益气汤), … Read more
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), originating from the Song Dynasty’s “Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang”. Si Jun Zi Tang is a formula that tonifies Qi, and its Qi-tonifying effects are quite comprehensive. Many later formulas for tonifying the spleen and Qi have derived from this one. Do not underestimate the … Read more
Some people often experience symptoms such as stomach pain and indigestion in winter, attributing it to cold stimulation, and believe it will improve in summer. However, now that summer has arrived, symptoms like diarrhea and decreased appetite have started to appear frequently, which is mostly due to pi xu wei han (Spleen Yang Deficiency and … Read more
Spleen Stomach The spleen governs transportation and transformation, and is closely related to the stomach: Food is the material basis for generating Qi and blood, and the spleen plays an important role in the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food. Therefore, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the spleen to be the foundation of postnatal life. … Read more