Follow us | Discover more exciting content Shu Qu Cao (Herba Euphorbiae) is sweet and slightly sour, neutral in nature, and enters the Lung meridian. It is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, with the whole plant used in medicine, and its tender leaves are edible. Shu Qu Cao has the effects of resolving … Read more
The differences between Fu Ling (Poria) and Tu Fu Ling (Earth Poria) lie in their sources, properties, meridian affinities, effects, and contraindications. They are two distinct Chinese medicinal materials with significant differences, and their use should ideally be guided by TCM diagnostic principles. 1. Different Sources: Fu Ling is the dried sclerotium of the fungus … Read more
↑↑ Click to follow Progress every day ↑↑ 01 Plant Story In China, Forsythia suspensa (连翘, Liánqiáo) has a history of use in traditional medicine spanning thousands of years. It was first mentioned in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (神农本草经), used for treating abscesses, sores, scrofula, phlegm nodules, heat accumulation, and insect bites. A poem in … Read more
In parks and along roadsides, one can often see a plant that blooms with bright golden flowers, devoid of leaves. The flowers are tubular and split into four lobes, appearing singly or in clusters of two to three. While they may not be particularly beautiful upon close inspection, their vibrant color makes them stand out; … Read more
Click the blue text to follow the “Renwei Health” WeChat public account In February, the yellow flowers bloom abundantly As soon as the weather warms up, the brown branches of Forsythia begin to sprout buds, quietly stretching out. Before long, the branches swell with buds. In just a day or two, one by one, the … Read more
Dietary Classroom – Understanding Herbs Hi~ Welcome to the newly opened dietary classroom – “Understanding Herbs”. The dietary expert will regularly introduce various Chinese medicinal ingredients, helping you understand the characteristics and temperaments of these herbs. Let’s become little experts in Chinese medicine together! The late famous Japanese doctor, Xiangyue Niushan, said: “To treat vomiting, … Read more
As the saying goes, “A mute eats Huanglian (Coptis chinensis), unable to express the bitterness,” meaning Huanglian is extremely bitter. However, if we talk about the most bitter plant, it is not Huanglian. There is another plant in folk tradition known as “the King of Bitterness.” It is said that just tasting the leaves of … Read more
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The most eye-catching vegetable in the market right now is undoubtedly kong xin cai (water spinach). Known scientifically as Ipomoea aquatica, it is also called teng teng cai or tong xin cai. How do you refer to it in your hometown? Due to its white trumpet-shaped flowers and hollow stems, it is called kong xin … Read more
Honeysuckle, known as the “first flower of summer,” is highly regarded. In hot weather, it can clear heat and relieve summer heat. In cold weather, it can help alleviate many minor ailments. It is also essential for treating colds and inflammation. Today, let’s explore the miraculous health benefits of honeysuckle. Though humble in origin, honeysuckle … Read more