Mei Quanxi Column Ben Cao Gang Mu Volume 30 of Fruits The Story of Hawthorn and Its Digestive Benefits A child from a neighboring family suffered from food stagnation and abdominal distension. One day, while resting under a tree, he ate to his fill from the wild fruits and subsequently vomited a large amount of … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The Chinese herb Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is actually the dried form of fresh ginger, which is obtained by drying and sunning fresh ginger. It is commonly used to brew tea or can be combined with other Chinese herbs for decoction. Dried Ginger has a spicy flavor and a warm nature, capable of clearing … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, and since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food and medicine sharing the same source,” which posits that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and … Read more
Herb Name: Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Harvesting and Processing: Harvested in winter, removing fibrous roots and soil, then sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Freshly sliced and dried is referred to as “ Dried Ginger Slices”. Medicinal Part: Rhizome Origin: Mainly produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, and other regions Family: Zingiberaceae Original Plant: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) … Read more
Cinnamon (肉桂, Rougui) has effects on strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach. Additionally, it has the ability to dispel wind and cold, and it is beneficial for women in regulating menstrual blood. For men experiencing impotence, cinnamon can also be used for adjustment, as it has warming kidney and yang-enhancing effects. Furthermore, cinnamon possesses … Read more
Cinnamon is a medium-sized tree with gray-brown bark. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from October to December. It can be propagated through suckers, cuttings, and seeds. The bark of cinnamon is commonly used as a spice, cooking ingredient, and medicinal herb. Also known as Chinese cinnamon, Yujin, … Read more
Focusing on health education to safeguard your well-being First, please follow us in case you can’t find us next time Cinnamon (Ròuguì) is a medium-sized tree belonging to the Lauraceae family, with gray-brown bark. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, elongated oval to nearly lanceolate, leathery, with cartilaginous edges, rolled inward, green, glossy, and … Read more
Cinnamon is the dried bark and branches of the plants Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum loureiroi from the Lauraceae family. The ancient TCM expert Zhu Zhenheng stated: “The heart of cinnamon, when added in two or three parts to yin-replenishing herbs, can move the stagnation of Rehmannia and tonify the kidneys; its spicy flavor belongs to … Read more
The Efficacy, Functions, Contraindications, and Consumption Methods of Cinnamon Cinnamon is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum verum plant from the Lauraceae family. The bark is aromatic and can be used as a spice. Its flavor is similar to that of Ceylon cinnamon but is spicier and less sweet, with a thicker texture. It is … Read more
Cang Zhu Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae family plant. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. The best quality is produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi, particularly from the Maoshan area in … Read more