The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) Lian Qiao, also known as Lian Zhao, Lian Qiao, Huang Lian Qiao, Qing Lian Qiao, Lian Qiao Xin, Lian Ke, Qing Qiao, Lao Qiao, Lian Yi Qiao, Bei Lian Qiao, is known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse nodules, … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine through the Map of China Yun Huang Lian 1 Introduction Yun Huang Lian, also known as Yunnan Huang Lian, has various aliases such as Wang Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Chuan Lian, and Ji Zhua Lian. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with remarkable efficacy. Huang Lian is … Read more
As late spring approaches and early summer is near, Xichang is experiencing significantly higher temperatures than in previous years. Today, we will introduce a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine—Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). It is a traditional medicinal material in China with a long history of medicinal value. It is widely recognized for its dual roles … Read more
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