Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Fu Ling (Poria)

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Fu Ling (Poria)

Compiled by Zhao Anqi Returning from the grass hall, the smoke and clouds linger, the yellow sash hangs low, what can be done? Because you seek medicine in Huayang, beneath the green pines, Fu Ling is abundant. This poem by Li Shangyin tells us about the harvesting location of Fu Ling (Poria) — it grows … Read more

Distinctions Among Drying Dampness, Transforming Dampness, Dispelling Dampness, Draining Dampness, Permeating Dampness, and Benefiting Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine!

Distinctions Among Drying Dampness, Transforming Dampness, Dispelling Dampness, Draining Dampness, Permeating Dampness, and Benefiting Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine!

Qu Shi (Dispelling Dampness): A general term for eliminating dampness evil, including Hua Shi (Transforming Dampness), Li Shi (Draining Dampness), and Zao Shi (Drying Dampness). Zao Shi (Drying Dampness): Using bitter herbs to eliminate dampness evil, suitable for dampness rising upwards, as bitterness is associated with descending. Hua Shi (Transforming Dampness): Using aromatic herbs to … Read more