Cinnamon, also known as Rou Gui (肉桂, Cinnamon), Guan Gui (官桂, Official Cinnamon), or Xiang Gui (香桂, Fragrant Cinnamon), refers to the bark of various trees in the Lauraceae family, including Tian Zhu Gui (天竺桂, Cinnamomum cassia), Yin Xiang (阴香, Cinnamomum burmannii), Xi Ye Xiang Gui (细叶香桂, Cinnamomum subavenium), and Chuan Gui (川桂, Cinnamomum verum). … Read more
Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment principles for “Cang Zhu” based on ancient texts, the experiences of historical physicians, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) promotes sweating and is more effective than Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes); it supplements and eliminates dampness, but its … Read more
Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment references for “Cang Zhu” based on ancient texts, the experiences of medical practitioners throughout history, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) promotes sweating and is more effective than Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes); it supplements and eliminates dampness, … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) has a pungent and bitter taste, and a warm nature. It is associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Its functions include drying dampness, strengthening the Spleen, dispelling wind, and alleviating cold, as well as improving vision. It is used for symptoms such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, … Read more
Introduction The efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in treating various conditions originates from the Song Dynasty physician Xu Shuwei. Xu was fond of drinking, which harmed his spleen and stomach. A deficiency in the spleen leads to an inability to transform dampness, while Cang Zhu, being warm and bitter, can awaken the spleen and transform … Read more
Introduction Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is known for its ability to alleviate various ailments, a concept originating from the Song Dynasty physician Xǔ Shūwēi. Xǔ Shūwēi, who had a penchant for drinking, damaged his spleen and stomach, leading to spleen deficiency and the inability to transform dampness. Atractylodes, being warm and bitter in nature, can awaken the … Read more
Source: Classical Chinese Medicine Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Its functions include drying dampness, strengthening the Spleen, dispelling wind and cold, and improving vision. It is used for abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, wind-cold colds, and … Read more
Editor’s Note Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) were historically referred to collectively as “Zhu”. Over time, they have been distinguished as separate medicinal herbs. The only difference in their names is a single character, which in Chinese can imply color, leading some to mistakenly believe they are the same herb. In … Read more
Professor Tong Xiaolin is an expert in using Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) to treat diabetes. This article introduces the principles of using Huang Lian in terms of compatibility, dosage, and contraindications, providing excellent guidance for clinical use. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) – Excerpt 1. Key Principles of Huang LianHuang Lian is bitter in taste, and … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) By Wu Kuan, Ming Dynasty Flowers delicate like mountain cinnamon, unbearable to smell at the steps. The wild man’s root, long and segmented, should be nine. The bitter segment cannot be pure, but consuming it can prolong life. Its efficacy for diseases, some guests dislike its bitter taste. Beware not to … Read more