The Story of Bencao Gangmu: Using Qiang Huo to Expel Wind and Disperse Cold

The Story of Bencao Gangmu: Using Qiang Huo to Expel Wind and Disperse Cold

Author:Mei Quanxi, Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Mei Quanxi’s Column Ben Cao Gang Mu Volume Thirteen of the Herb Section Using Qiang Huo to Expel Wind and Disperse Cold [Li Shizhen said]: … In the Tang Dynasty, Liu Shizhen’s brother suffered from wind disease. He dreamt of a divine being who said: … Read more

The Story of Tianmingjing: Treating Toothache

The Story of Tianmingjing: Treating Toothache

Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital, Jin Yuanjun, Mei Quanxi Mei Quanxi Column Ben Cao Gang Mu Volume Fifteen of the Herb Section Tianmingjing Treating Toothache Zhu Ruizhang’s Collected Recipes: When I was appointed to the Huai West government, I suffered from severe toothache. A person used a pinch of herbs. After … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from “Compendium of Materia Medica”

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Mei Quanxi Column Compendium of Materia Medica Volume Twelve: The Legend of Huang Jing XU Xuan’s “Records of the Divine” states: A maid from a wealthy family in Linchuan escaped into the deep mountains. After a long time, she found wild grass with lovely branches and leaves, took the roots to eat, and was never … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

Shan Zhu Yu Shān Zhū Yú Alias Shu Zao, Shu Shi, Ji Zu, Shan Yu Rou, Shi Zao Er, Rou Zao, Zao Pi, Yu Rou, Yao Zao, Yu Shi, Hong Zao Pi Functions Tonifies the liver and kidneys, astringes essence and stops sweating. Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, spontaneous sweating, soreness of the lower back and … Read more

The Story of “Bencao Gangmu”: The King of Herbs – Ginseng

The Story of "Bencao Gangmu": The King of Herbs - Ginseng

Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Wen Ruojun、Mei QuanxiMei Quanxi Column Herb Catalog Volume Index Herb Section Volume Twelve The King of Herbs – Ginseng [Shizhen said]: … It is called the essence of the earth, hence the names “earth essence” and “soil essence”. The Guang Wuxing Ji states: During the time … Read more

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Text|Zhao Zhongzhen, Institute of Compendium of Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Introduction: The Compendium of Materia Medica is a world-renowned herbal text. In 2011, it was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register along with the Huangdi Neijing, making … Read more

A Discussion on the Scientific Methods of Epidemic Prevention in the “Compendium of Materia Medica” and the Publishing Challenges Faced by Li Shizhen

A Discussion on the Scientific Methods of Epidemic Prevention in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and the Publishing Challenges Faced by Li Shizhen

In the current battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in China, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has played a significant role. The TCM classic, the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica), compiled over 500 years ago, documented many effective methods for disaster and epidemic prevention. In terms of air disinfection, burning substances such as Chen … Read more

The Wonders of Mugwort Explained in the Compendium of Materia Medica

The Wonders of Mugwort Explained in the Compendium of Materia Medica

Li Shizhen in the Compendium of Materia Medica states: “Mugwort leaves draw on the true fire of the sun, which can restore the original Yang. Taking it will dispel the three Yin and eliminate all cold and dampness, transforming the killing energy into harmony. Moxibustion with it penetrates the meridians and treats hundreds of diseases, … Read more

This Formula from the “Essentials of the Golden Coffer” Can Treat Cancer-Related Fatigue

This Formula from the "Essentials of the Golden Coffer" Can Treat Cancer-Related Fatigue

Hu Xishu Classical Medicine | Introduction: Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common complications in patients with malignant tumors. The NCCN guidelines in the United States have published guidelines related to cancer-related fatigue. Currently, there are no specific drugs for this condition, and treatment mainly involves multidisciplinary interventions focusing on physiological and psychological aspects. … Read more

Collection of All Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Collection of All Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) 1. For Taiyang disease, with fever, sweating, aversion to wind, and a floating weak pulse. 2. For conditions with spontaneous sweating or intermittent fever and sweating. 3. For cases where sweating or purging has not resolved the exterior condition. 4. For Yangming disease, with a slow pulse, despite profuse … Read more