As the saying goes, “A mute eats Huanglian (Coptis chinensis), unable to express the bitterness,” meaning Huanglian is extremely bitter. However, if we talk about the most bitter plant, it is not Huanglian. There is another plant in folk tradition known as “the King of Bitterness.” It is said that just tasting the leaves of … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– What are the Chinese herbs for clearing heat and detoxifying? 1. The Chinese herb for clearing heat and detoxifying is Tufuling (Smilax glabra). It is sweet, bland, and neutral. It clears heat, resolves dampness, and detoxifies: used for sores and carbuncles, especially for recurrent chronic ulcers and eczema, often combined with Yinhua (Honeysuckle), Lianqiao … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– What are the Chinese herbs for clearing heat and detoxifying? 1. The herb Tufuling (Smilax glabra) is used for clearing heat and detoxifying. It is sweet, bland, and neutral. It clears heat, resolves dampness, and detoxifies: used for sores and carbuncles, especially for recurrent chronic ulcers and eczema, often combined with Yinhua (Honeysuckle), Lianqiao … Read more