Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Source This product is the dried root of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). Related Names White Ginger (Bai Jiang), Uniform Ginger (Jun Jiang), Dried Fresh Ginger (Gan Sheng Jiang) Origin Widely cultivated in central, southeastern, and southwestern China. Harvesting and Processing Harvested in winter, the stems, leaves, and fibrous roots are … Read more
Introduction:Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 35 clinical applications of “Fu Zi” (Aconite) based on ancient texts, the experiences of historical physicians, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Fu Zi is the most useful yet the most difficult to use. 2 Fu Zi is the premier herb for reviving yang … Read more
Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi, 附子) is a rare gift from heaven, known for its ability to support and elevate Yang energy, earning it the title of “King of Yang Support”. It is often referred to as a “heavenly herb”. Due to its significant toxicity, many people approach it with caution, yet numerous practitioners are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us 264 Fuzi (Aconite) 【Original Text】Taste: pungent, nature: warm, highly toxic. Treats wind-cold, cough, evil qi, warms the middle, traumatic injuries, breaks hard masses, accumulations, blood stasis, cold-dampness causing weakness and paralysis, spasms, knee pain, inability to walk. Grows in mountainous valleys. Also known as Gan. 【Origin】Produced in the … Read more
Fu Zi Fu Zi, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, is a processed product of the tuberous root of the plant Aconitum carmichaelii Debx, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is harvested from late June to early August, with the mother root, fibrous roots, and soil removed, commonly referred to as “mud Fu Zi”. It … Read more
Slow heart rate with premature beats refers to a pathological change characterized by a slow heartbeat accompanied by premature beats, known in modern medicine as bradyarrhythmia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it falls under the categories of “chest obstruction” (胸痹), “palpitations” (惊悸), and “sudden fainting” (怔忡). Clinically, it is primarily manifested by symptoms such as … Read more
1. Why is it called Supporting Yang? First, let us understand the importance of Yang Qi to the human body. The “Huangdi Neijing” states, “Yang Qi is like the sky and the sun; if it loses its place, it will shorten life and not shine.” Mr. Zheng Qinan believes that “a thread of true Yang … Read more
Dampness is the root of many ailments; when dampness enters the body, it can lead to various diseases. Many people know they need to eliminate dampness, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as ‘cold’ or ‘heat’! The methods for eliminating dampness differ based on its properties. Let’s explore which methods are more … Read more
An old saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: “It is easy to dispel a thousand cold, but hard to eliminate dampness.” As summer temperatures rise, humidity increases, and the weather becomes muggy, the dampness pathogen can easily invade the human body. The harm caused by dampness is comparable to that of cold, and it … Read more
It is often heard that people say they have excessive dampness and try various methods to eliminate it, but the results are not ideal, and sometimes it seems to increase. This is because they do not differentiate the types of dampness; they only know there is dampness but do not understand the difference between 湿热 … Read more