The Harmony of Yin and Yang

The Harmony of Yin and Yang

Taiji Luo Wanxiang (Taiji Unites All Things) Between heaven and earth, the way of Yin and Yang assists each other, creating all things. Yin and Yang are the foundation of the universe and the source of all things. When Yin and Yang are in harmony, all things grow; when they are imbalanced, all things wither. … Read more

The Harmony of Yin and Yang in the Human Body and the Path of Cultivation

The Harmony of Yin and Yang in the Human Body and the Path of Cultivation

Advocating the Medical Way ● Helping the World As the ancients said: “Pure Yang is the immortal, pure Yin is the ghost, and half Yin half Yang is a human.” In the process of human cultivation, the method of 采阴补阳 (cǎi yīn bǔ yáng, absorbing Yin and supplementing Yang) is considered an important approach. Here, … Read more

Cultivation of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb – Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

Cultivation of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb - Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

The original plant of Cang Zhu is the Asteraceae family, specifically Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz., which is used medicinally for its dried rhizome. It has the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind, and relieving cold, as well as improving vision. In our province, Atractylodes chinensis should be … Read more

How to Cultivate Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren)

How to Cultivate Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren)

Coix (Yi Yi Ren) is propagated by seeds. Generally, the occurrence of black smut disease is severe, so seed treatment is necessary before sowing. First, remove diseased, shriveled, and immature seeds through seed selection, and then treat the healthy seeds as follows: Seed soaking with medication: Place seeds in a cloth bag and soak in … Read more

Techniques for Cultivating Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Techniques for Cultivating Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Fu Ling (Poria) can be cultivated using wood segments, tree roots, and pine needles. The main production area utilizes the mycelium of Fu Ling as a starter, which is inoculated onto pine wood. After a period of growth, the mycelium forms sclerotia. Fu Ling grows parasitically on the roots of pine trees such as Chi … Read more

Cultivation and Management of Poria Cocos

Cultivation and Management of Poria Cocos

This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested from July to September. After excavation, the soil and sand are removed, and the sclerotia are piled up to induce sweating, then spread out to dry until the surface is dry, followed by repeated … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

【Source】Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis Franch) is the dried underground rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Ranunculaceae family, cultivated or wild. 【Alias】Chuan Lian, Zhi Lian, Yun Lian, Ya Lian, Wei Lian 【Production Area】Chuan Lian (Wei Lian): Mainly produced in Shizhu County, Kaixian, Wushan, Wuxi, Enshi in Hubei, Lichuan, Laifeng, Jianshi, Xuan’en, Fangxian, and Zhuxi … Read more

Cultivation and Care of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

Cultivation and Care of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

(I) Plant Characteristics and Variety Introduction 1. Plant Characteristics: The vine can grow up to 9 meters long, with hollow stems and multiple branches. The leaves are opposite, oval or elongated oval, measuring 3-8 cm in length and 1-3 cm in width, with young leaves having short soft hairs and a gray-green underside. Flowers grow … Read more

Cultivation and Care of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

Cultivation and Care of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

(I) Plant Characteristics and Variety Introduction 1. Plant Characteristics: The vine can grow up to 9 meters long, with hollow stems and multiple branches. The leaves are opposite, oval or elongated oval, measuring 3-8 cm in length and 1-3 cm in width, with young leaves having short soft hairs and a gray-green underside. Flowers grow … Read more

How to Cultivate Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)?

How to Cultivate Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)?

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is cultivated worldwide, with various types categorized generally into ornamental, oil-producing, and dual-purpose varieties. In China, safflower is primarily cultivated for medicinal use, with the main varieties being: (1) “Du Hong Hua” (杜红花) This variety is mainly distributed in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, with a height of 80-120 cm; it has 27-30 … Read more