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
“Compendium of Materia Medica”: Dried Ginger Pinyin Gān Jiāng Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (as per “Compendium”) Source “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” Origin The dried rhizome of the plant Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then sun-dried or dried … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】Bai Shao 【Alias】Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】Nature is slightly cold, taste is bitter and sour, enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. 【Functions and Indications】Used for … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)” was first mentioned in the “Book of Han: Arts and Literature, Treatise on Medical Formulas,” which states: “To increase heat with heat, and to increase cold with cold, is not seen externally, which is a significant loss.” Hence, the saying goes: “When ill, seek treatment, often through TCM.” Here, the character … Read more
Click Heart Medicine Young Doctor↑ Accompanying You to Grow TogetherAuthor｜Jia Dailin (WeChat ID: tcmjdl) Source｜Heart Medicine Young Doctor (WeChat Official Account)Record of the “Kengqiang TCM Exchange” January 2022 Salon 【Abstract】 This article is an excerpt from the sharing session of Teacher Jia Haizhong in the January 2022 “Kengqiang TCM Exchange” audio recording. The sharing mainly … Read more
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils, primarily categorized into two types: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The treatment for different types of colds must be approached differently. 1. Wind-Cold vs. Wind-Heat In TCM etiology, there is the concept of Wind evil. … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth.1. Introduction: The Essentials of the Golden Chamber consists of 25 chapters, with the last three being miscellaneous treatment methods and dietary prohibitions. It contains 205 prescriptions and 155 medicinal substances. Academic achievements: ① The first to establish a treatment system for miscellaneous … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth 1. Introduction: The “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” consists of 25 chapters, with the last three chapters covering miscellaneous treatment methods and dietary prohibitions. It contains 205 prescriptions and 155 medicinal substances. Academic achievements: ① It pioneered a treatment system that combines … Read more
Coix Seed (Yì Yǐ Rén) Pinyin Yì Yǐ Rén Aliases Jiě Lì (解蠡), Qǐ Shí (起实), Gàn Mǐ (赣米), Gǎn Mǐ (感米), Yì Zhū Zi (薏珠子), Huí Huí Mǐ (回回米), Cǎo Zhū Er (草珠儿), Gàn Zhū (赣珠), Yì Mǐ (薏米), Mǐ Rén (米仁), Yì Rén (薏仁), Yǐ Rén (苡仁), Yù Mǐ (玉米), Liù Gǔ Mǐ … Read more
Click on “Shennong’s Hundred Herbs Formula” above…Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic health preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbs, no need to seek help when ill. PinyinDān Shēn Alias Yi Shen, Mu Yang Ru (from “Wupu Bencao”), Zhu Ma (Tao Hongjing), Shan Shen (from “Rihua Zibencao”), Zi Dan Shen (from “Modern Practical Chinese Medicine”), Hong Gen … Read more