Hong Hua (Safflower), the tubular flower crown of the annual herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, is primarily produced in Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong, and other regions. The petals are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red. # 1.Hong Hua for Activating Blood Circulation According to Gu Wenjian’s “Chuan Chuang … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua) Safflower, also known as Honglanhua, Honglan, Caohonghua, Cihonghua, Chuanhonghua, Duhonghua, Huaihonghua, Nanhonghua, Xinhonghua, Huanglan, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, dispel blood stasis, and alleviate pain. It is used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, chest pain, abdominal pain due … Read more
Small Classroom on Dietary Therapy – Understanding Medicinal Foods Hi~ Welcome to the small classroom of authentic dietary therapy – “Understanding Medicinal Foods”. The dietary therapy expert will regularly introduce various important ingredients, helping you understand the characteristics and properties of Chinese herbs. Let’s become little experts in Chinese medicine together! Introduction to Medicinal Foods … Read more
The Efficacy, Nutritional Value, and Precautions of Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Danshen, also known as Zǐ Dānshēn (Purple Danshen), Chìshēn (Red Danshen), Hóng Dānshēn (Red Danshen), Xuèshēn Gēn (Blood Root), Xuèshēn (Blood Danshen), Shānshēn (Mountain Danshen), Shān Hóng Luóbo (Mountain Red Radish), Dà Hóng Páo (Big Red Robe), Diān Dānshēn (Yunnan Danshen), and Chuān Dānshēn (Sichuan … 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: Slightly cold; Taste: Bitter, Sour; Channels: Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi). 【Functions and Indications】 Indicated … Read more
Shudi Huang, also known as Shudi, is a medicinal material made from the processed tuber of Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa). Speaking of the wonderful uses of Shudi Huang, there is a legend. It is said that Sun Simiao, at over a hundred years old, still traveled around. One day, he came to a small … Read more
“Xiao Han, Da Han freeze into a lump,” during the period from “Xiao Han” to “Da Han,” the temperature in most parts of our country is at its lowest for the year. After the consumption of the body’s organs and yin-yang qi and blood throughout spring, summer, and autumn, there will be some deficiency. Reasonable … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is a commonly used Chinese herb with a bidirectional regulatory effect. It is included in formulas such as Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer), Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction), and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (Angelica Sinensis Blood Supplement Decoction). When … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), the root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is a renowned blood tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), often referred to as the “Holy Medicine for Blood Supplementation.” Its primary functions and effects include blood tonification and activation of blood circulation, regulation of menstruation and pain relief, as well as … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) is a well-known tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, let’s learn more about it. ▼▼▼ Historical Records Shennong Bencao Jing (《神农本草经》) records: Angelica Sinensis (当归) has a sweet and warm flavor. It is indicated for cough, warm malaria, cold and heat syndromes, skin issues, women’s menstrual disorders, and various sores … Read more