Joy Soaking in the Fragrance of Books Bathing in Classics Reading Compendium of Materia Medica A Masterpiece of Natural History Overview of the Entire Book The Compendium of Materia Medica consists of 16 volumes and 52 chapters, totaling approximately 1.9 million words. The first and second volumes provide an introduction divided into 33 topics, detailing … Read more
Qi deficiency primarily refers to the deficiency of Qi in the spleen and lungs, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, breathlessness upon exertion, low voice, pale complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue with white coating, and weak or large pulse. The main herbs used for this condition include Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen … Read more
Clickthe blue text · Follow me quickly Consultation Phone: 13138604807 Hello everyone, I am Lin Suifang, the Director of the Gastroenterology Department at a top-tier hospital. As we age, the likelihood of blood stasis increases. Today, I will discuss the formula from Zhang Zhongjing’s work, “Jin Gui Yao Lue” — Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan. … Read more
Follow and Star ▲Shenxi Garden▼ and grow together with TCM practitioners worldwide In ancient times, the only red dye available was madder, which is a soil red and requires a more complex dyeing process. However, Honghua (Safflower) produces a “true red” and can be dyed directly onto fibers, making it extremely important among red dyes. … Read more
01 Composition of Gui Zhi Fu Ling WanGui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is an excellent formula, consisting of the following herbs: Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Fu Ling (Poria), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Root), and Shao Yao (Peony Root).Gui Zhi, Tao Ren, Shao Yao, and Mu Dan Pi are all herbs that … Read more
↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Introduction: Shudi Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is commonly used in clinical practice to nourish blood and yin, replenish essence and marrow, and is indicated for blood deficiency, sallow complexion, dizziness, and palpitations. But did you know that Shudi Huang can also treat phlegm and cough? … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Herb Name: Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Alias: Jun Gui Harvesting and Processing: Harvested in autumn, dried in the shade Medicinal Part: Bark Origin: Guangxi, Guangdong Family: Lauraceae Original Plant: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Plant Description: Evergreen tree Height: … Read more
PinyinRòu Guì Alias Mǔ Guì (“Bencao”), Zǐ Guì (“Yaoxing Lun”), Dà Guì (“Tang Bencao”), Là Guì (“Renzhai Zhizhi Fang”), Guì Pí (“Bencao Shu”), Yù Guì (“Bencao Qiuyuan”). Source “Tang Bencao” Origin The dry bark and branch bark of the Lauraceae plant, Cinnamon. Generally harvested from August to October, the bark is stripped from the tree … Read more
“Chuanxiong, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. Other names: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiang Guo, Ma Xian, Ma Xian Xiong, Xi Xiong, Guan Xiong, Hu Xiong, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. from the Umbelliferae family. It has the effects of … Read more
PinyinGān Jiānɡ Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Ginger) (《纲目》). Source 《本经》 Origin The dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then dried in the sun or with gentle heat. Form For detailed morphology, … Read more