Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamon and Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) come from the same plant; Gui Zhi uses the tender branches of the current year, while Cinnamon is the bark of the trunk. Cinnamon has a stronger aroma than Gui Zhi and can be used as a spice. Depending on the part used and the processing … Read more
This article is a reissue, correcting some errors mentioned by everyone, and adding aliases, original plant images, etc.! If you find it useful, feel free to share it with other classmates. For those who want to see previous content, there is a person icon in the upper right corner of the WeChat dialogue box with … Read more
Author: Zhu Haiqing, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 01As a commonly used Chinese medicinal material and spiceare Cinnamon and Cassia the same thing?Have you ever encountered a situation where a vendor pointed to a spice labeled “Cassia” and claimed it was Cinnamon? Here, I must clarify that Cinnamon (Ròuguì) and … Read more
Not long ago, a friend gifted me a beautifully packaged box of Wuyi Rougui (Wuyi Cinnamon). I am not well-versed in tea, and upon seeing the word “cinnamon,” I assumed it was a box of traditional Chinese medicinal materials. However, upon opening the box, I found a certificate of honor stating it had won the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us TCM Book Club Issue 2909 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:The author combines the wisdom of predecessors with clinical differentiation and treatment, emphasizing the use of Fuzi (Aconite) to stop bleeding in cases of true Yang deficiency and internal cold, achieving satisfactory results. … Read more
The famous Taoist priest of the Qing Dynasty, the 11th generation master of the Longmen sect of Quanzhen Dao: Liu Yiming, styled Wuyuanzi, also known as Supu Sanren, was a prominent figure in the field of Neidan (internal alchemy) and a renowned physician from Pingyang, Shanxi. Liu Yiming was skilled in utilizing external alchemical techniques … Read more
High-Yield Cultivation Techniques for Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, with its rhizome used in medicine. It has the effects of drying dampness, transforming turbidity, and alleviating pain. There are many commercial names for this herb, such as Han Cang Zhu and Mao Zhu (Mao Cang … Read more
Introduction: The following content is a study note based on the teachings of Teacher Zhang Yujing regarding the interpretation of the “Shang Han Lun” and its medicinal evidence. Each herb is discussed from four aspects: origin, classical texts, etiology and pathogenesis, and clinical applications. 1. Origin Poria (Fu Ling) is the sclerotium of the fungus … 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
Fu Ling (Poria) can strengthen the spleen and calm the spirit. Tian Ma (Gastrodia) can pacify the liver and extinguish wind. Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) can tonify the kidneys and assist yang. These three sweet herbs each have their unique benefits. How should they be properly applied to maximize their effects? Experts guide you on … Read more