Bai Shao (White Peony): Benefits, Precautions, and Pairing 1. Introduction Bai Shao (白芍), a highly esteemed herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history and wide application, providing unique benefits for health. What are the six major benefits and uses of Bai Shao? What dietary precautions and methods should be considered? What should … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) is a common Chinese medicinal herb.Source: The dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family.Appearance characteristics: It is cylindrical, uniform in thickness, and mostly straight. The surface is light brown or whitish, smooth or with longitudinal wrinkles and fine root marks. The texture is solid, not easily … Read more
Click to follow for more information “Essence is the foundation of form; form is born from essence. Without essence, there is no form.” This is how the renowned Ming Dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue elucidated the importance of Shu Di Huang (熟地黄, Rehmannia Glutinosa). In TCM theory, Shu Di Huang is revered as the “number one … Read more
Authentic Characteristics of Medicinal Materials Authentic Characteristics Ancient scholars evaluated Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) based on its variety, shape, and origin. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” states that “Mao Wei Dang Gui” (Horse Tail Angelica) is superior to “Cao Dang Gui” (Grass Angelica), highlighting the differences between varieties. The “Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica” records: … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) to have a sweet and heavy flavor, making it a primary herb for blood tonification. Its light and spicy nature allows it to invigorate blood circulation, thus it serves as a crucial medicine for blood health. Therefore, it can both tonify blood and invigorate blood flow, … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.4-1 meter. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from July to September. It is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) 1. Dang Gui for Pregnancy Testing: Angelica Sinensis is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), historically referred to as “nine out of ten prescriptions include Dang Gui.” Dang Gui is known for its ability to nourish blood and invigorate blood circulation, as well as regulate … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui): Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and stabilizes pregnancy; a miraculous herb for women’s health. Angelica Sinensis, sweet and pungent, warm in nature, enters the liver, heart, spleen meridians, and the uterus. Its functions include nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, invigorating blood circulation, and relieving pain. Applications of Angelica Sinensis Regulating Menstruation … Read more
“Xiao Han, Da Han freeze into a lump,” during the period from “Xiao Han” to “Da Han,” the temperature in most parts of our country is at its lowest for the year. After the consumption of the body’s organs and yin-yang qi and blood throughout spring, summer, and autumn, there will be some deficiency. Reasonable … Read more
Alias: Gan Gui, Mawei Dang Gui, Qin Gui, Mawei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, Min Dang Gui. Source: The dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis from the Apiaceae family. Properties: Sweet and pungent in flavor, warm in nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians. Functions: Nourishes blood, invigorates blood circulation, regulates … Read more