Overview of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Overview of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The medicinal herb is referred to as Dan Shen. The main chemical components of Dan Shen are divided into two categories: lipophilic diterpenoid compounds and hydrophilic polyphenolic acids. The lipophilic components include Dan Shen Keton I (Tanshinone … Read more

How to Cultivate Ginseng?

How to Cultivate Ginseng?

Site Selection: The best forest for cultivating ginseng is broadleaf forest or natural secondary forest, with a terrain that has a slope to effectively avoid water accumulation. North slopes, southeast slopes, and northwest slopes are more favorable for ginseng growth, with a slope of 10~25°. If transplanting ginseng, it is best to choose soil with … Read more

Transformations After the Complete Opening of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

Transformations After the Complete Opening of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

1 Following the proper rules of seated meditation, if the qi (气) flows through the “Ren” (任) and “Du” (督) meridians, various phenomena akin to the Daoist concepts of “Great Circulation” (大周天) and “Small Circulation” (小周天) will occur, all with regular and accurate responses. Just as in Esoteric Buddhism, when the three meridians and four … Read more