↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Introduction: Shudi Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is commonly used in clinical practice to nourish blood and yin, replenish essence and marrow, and is indicated for blood deficiency, sallow complexion, dizziness, and palpitations. But did you know that Shudi Huang can also treat phlegm and cough? … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine, daily updates on herbal knowledge 【Introduction to Shudi Huang】 Shudi Huang, originally named: Dihuang, also known as: Shengdi, Huaqing Dihuang, Shudi. It is the tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa from the Scrophulariaceae family, processed through steaming and drying. It is cultivated in various regions both domestically and abroad. The root is … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Herb Name: Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Alias: Jun Gui Harvesting and Processing: Harvested in autumn, dried in the shade Medicinal Part: Bark Origin: Guangxi, Guangdong Family: Lauraceae Original Plant: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Plant Description: Evergreen tree Height: … Read more
Follow + Star to Become a Health ExpertClick the blue text to follow us Why Drinking Astragalus Water Long-Term Can Lead to Weight Loss? Understanding the Side Effects of Astragalus Water Astragalus (Huang Qi), this ancient and mysterious Chinese medicinal herb, is like a legend on the land of China, passed down through the ages. … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 2239 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：Wu Kun in “Medical Formulas Examination”: “When blood is abundant, the body feels cool; when blood is deficient, the body feels hot. If one is exhausted from hunger and labor, the yin blood becomes deficient, leading to an excess of yang, … Read more
PinyinGān Jiānɡ Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Ginger) (《纲目》). Source 《本经》 Origin The dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then dried in the sun or with gentle heat. Form For detailed morphology, … Read more
“Compendium of Materia Medica”: Dried Ginger Pinyin Gān Jiāng Alias Bai Jiang, Jun Jiang, Gan Sheng Jiang (as per “Compendium”) Source “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” Origin The dried rhizome of the plant Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Harvested in winter when the stems and leaves wither, cleaned of stems, roots, and soil, then sun-dried or dried … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】Bai Shao 【Alias】Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】Nature is slightly cold, taste is bitter and sour, enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. 【Functions and Indications】Used for … Read more
Common Qi-Boosting Herbs (Part 2) Continuing from the previous discussion on commonly used Qi-boosting herbs, today we will introduce more frequently encountered herbs! Bei Qi (Astragalus Root) Astragalus, primarily produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang, and other northern regions, is referred to as Bei Qi by people in Guangdong. Astragalus has numerous benefits, especially … Read more
Wen Xiaoshu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life The main ingredients of this formula are a leaf and a flower. Not just any flower, but the beloved chrysanthemum. Yes, this flower is the favorite of scholars and elegant individuals. And what about the leaf? It is the leaf that … Read more