Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a commonly used herb for invigorating blood and dispelling stasis. It has a pungent and warm nature, entering the Liver meridian, and possesses the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting Qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. Clinically, it is often used for conditions caused by blood stasis and Qi stagnation, … Read more
Click the blue text below the title to follow Yuyi Health Guidance. In today’s context, whenever blood activation and stasis resolution are mentioned, almost all TCM practitioners immediately think of the famous Qing Dynasty physician Wang Qingren and his series of stasis-resolving formulas, especially the Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction, which is not only listed as one … Read more
“Angelica Sinensis” is a medicinal name first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, classified as a medium-grade herb, and widely used in clinical practice, often referred to as “the herb that returns to the source.” It is primarily produced in provinces such as Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan in China. Source The herb is derived from … Read more
Daily Herb: Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) Angelica Sinensis danggui Also known as Danggui, Qin Na, Xi Danggui, Min Danggui, Jin Danggui, Danggui Shen, Han Guwei, Wen Wu, Danggui Qu, Tu Danggui Morphological Characteristics Perennial herb.Stems are purple.Basal leaves and lower stem leaves are ovate, 2-3 times thrice-divided or pinnately lobed, with final lobes ovate or ovate-lanceolate, … Read more
当归 Dɑnggui ANGELICAE SINENSIS RADIX This product is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in late autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed. After slight evaporation of moisture, it is bundled into small bunches and dried slowly with smoke. 【Properties】 The product … Read more
当归 (Dāngguī) – Angelica Sinensis 补血药之当归 (Dāngguī) – The Blood Nourishing Herb 当归 (Dāngguī) has a sweet and pungent flavor, is warm in nature, and enters the liver, heart, and spleen meridians. What is the medicinal part of Dāngguī?The medicinal part is the dried root of the plant Dāngguī (Angelica Sinensis), which belongs to the … Read more
What are the manifestations of Blood Deficiency? Symptoms include pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, tongue, and nails, frequent dizziness, hair loss, irregular menstruation, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, cold hands and feet, numbness in limbs, and emaciation. —— If you experience four or more of these symptoms, it indicates that you have Blood Deficiency. Common Herbs … Read more
Source: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Health Center, Lin JiweiGuiding Expert: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Preventive Health Center Wu Haibin Gāofāng Also known as gāozī or gāojì, refers to a semi-fluid preparation made from Chinese medicinal herbs boiled in water, concentrated, and mixed with honey or sugar (or invert sugar). It is a … Read more
◎Image authorized by Shetu Network ▲Special guest host of the Xinyi Morning News〡Xiao Jing 01Why is constipation common in autumn dryness? ◎Image authorized by Shetu Network Recently, the weather has gradually cooled down, with the autumn wind arriving, taking away the remaining heat, but also taking away our body’s moisture,making us acutely aware of the … Read more