Spring Eating Duck: Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, Enhancing Appetite, and Promoting Diuresis and Reducing Swelling. Essential for the Elderly and Children!

Spring Eating Duck: Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, Enhancing Appetite, and Promoting Diuresis and Reducing Swelling. Essential for the Elderly and Children!

Click the above Blue text Follow us All things awaken with spring, and beauty is to be expected 🌿 Hello everyone, I am your food and drink expert. The Huangdi Neijing emphasizes the concept of “unity of heaven and man”, where diet and daily activities should be in harmony with natural laws. So, how should … Read more

Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Angelica: The Golden Combination for Women’s Qi and Blood Nourishment!

Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Angelica: The Golden Combination for Women's Qi and Blood Nourishment!

Many people are currently in a state of sub-health. Especially after the age of 40, one can noticeably feel aging quickly, with a dull complexion, fatigue, lack of energy, and a tendency to catch colds easily… In fact, these symptoms are the body’s way of signaling you, that you need to pay attention! So how … Read more

The Hypertensive Effects and Contraindications of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

The Hypertensive Effects and Contraindications of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

To prevent losing this next time! The root of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It is also a health food that can strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhancing overall vitality. Today, we will introduce the benefits and effects of Dang Shen root, as well as … Read more

The Correct Method of Soaking Codonopsis (Dang Shen) and Its Five Major Contraindications

The Correct Method of Soaking Codonopsis (Dang Shen) and Its Five Major Contraindications

Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is excellent for tonifying Qi and blood, and the best way to consume it is by soaking it in water. How should Codonopsis be soaked for the best effect? What are the contraindications for soaking Codonopsis in water? The Correct Method of Soaking Codonopsis Take 500 grams of Codonopsis, wash it clean, … Read more

Affordable Codonopsis: A Must-Read for Those with Poor Qi and Blood

Affordable Codonopsis: A Must-Read for Those with Poor Qi and Blood

Welcome to click the blue text in the upper left corner to followWomen with poor Qi and Blood may not be able to afford ginseng, but they can definitely afford Codonopsis (Dang Shen). Codonopsis is known as the affordable ginseng, and brewing it in water creates a perfect vitality drink. Especially for those who often … Read more

Transforming with Poria: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Transforming with Poria: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Poria (Fu Ling) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which commonly parasitizes the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, spherical, with a light brown or dark brown outer skin and pink or white interior. It has the functions of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen, … Read more

Four Formulas for Clearing Heat and Eliminating Dampness

Four Formulas for Clearing Heat and Eliminating Dampness

The weather is humid and hot, which is truly unbearable. Humidity and heat not only make one feel sticky and uncomfortable externally, but can also create dampness within the body, trapping the spleen and stomach. Therefore, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that during this time, people must prioritize the task of “clearing heat and eliminating … Read more

The Medicinal Properties of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

The Medicinal Properties of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a medicinal herb that shares the same origin as food, known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi and blood. Nowadays, many people recognize the benefits of this herb and often add it to nourishing soups. Dang Shen has a pleasant taste, effective properties, and is safe for consumption, making … Read more

The Efficacy and Contraindications of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

The Efficacy and Contraindications of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

To prevent losing it next time! Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, tonify the middle, moisten the lungs, and replenish qi. It is also referred to as Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, or Huang Dang. Codonopsis has a sweet flavor and a neutral … Read more

Understanding Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text above “Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum” to follow Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used herb in health-preserving dishes, but how much do you know about it? Its name contains the character “shen,” which raises the question of whether it is related to Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Xi Yang … Read more