Haven’t followed us yet? Tap here— Introduction: Ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Mey) is a perennial herb that prefers cool, shady environments. Its leaves lack stomata and palisade tissue, making it unable to retain moisture; temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius can scorch the leaves. It typically flowers in three years and bears fruit in five … Read more
“The Book of the Later Han: Biographies of Women” states, “Mothers adjust medicinal cuisine with deep feelings,” linking “medicine” with “cuisine.” For thousands of years, our ancestors have accumulated rich experiences at the cost of their lives. Medicinal cuisine is a wonderful combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and culinary experience, and is one of … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to see the little starsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM is often perceived in a certain way. However, many people may not know that modern TCM can be prepared in various forms, with pills being one of them.Pills Release and dissolve the medication slowly, prolonging efficacy, reducing toxicity and irritation, and … Read more
Pills (wan) are spherical or quasi-spherical solid preparations made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the pre-Qin text “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas.” Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, Chinese medicine pills remain one of the most … Read more
Author: Zeng Anna, Chief Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Luo Wei, Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Powder A cost-effective and labor-saving dosage form of traditional Chinese medicine You may have heard of dosage forms such as tinctures, pills, pastes, powders, and decoctions, but does … Read more
As the old saying goes, if the decoction of Chinese medicine is not brewed properly, its efficacy is reduced by half. How should we brew Chinese medicine? Step 1: Selection of Brewing Utensils Do not use iron, copper, or aluminum pots, as chemical reactions may occur during the brewing process, reducing the medicinal efficacy. Use … Read more
Traditional Chinese herbal decoctions are an important means of clinical treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The methods of preparation and administration directly affect the therapeutic outcomes. Clinical Advantages of Herbal Decoctions Herbal decoctions are liquid preparations made by boiling herbs in water to extract their active ingredients. During the boiling process, effective components dissolve … Read more
Good medicine tastes bitter, beneficial for illnessMedicinal herbs are substances used under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases, and they also have health maintenance and rehabilitation effects, playing an important role in human health.
Summary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Since ancient times, people in our country have known that foods can be classified as cold, hot, warm, or cool. In … Read more
This article is based on the e-book “Atlas of 300 Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs”. All rights belong to the author. The following are all images, which consume a lot of data, so it is recommended to view the article in a WiFi environment! You can save the images to your phone and review them when … Read more