Cinnamon in the Kitchen: 7 Remedies for Common Ailments

Cinnamon in the Kitchen: 7 Remedies for Common Ailments

Good medicine is often not found in pharmacies, but in the kitchen. One essential spice in the kitchen is Rou Gui (Cinnamon). Many people only know to use cinnamon as a seasoning, but it can also be used to address various health issues. Today, I will share 7 uses of cinnamon that can help with … Read more

The Magical Chinese Herb on the Dining Table

The Magical Chinese Herb on the Dining Table

Rou Gui (Cinnamon), also known as Yu Gui, is one of the approximately 130 medicinal substances recorded in the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas). Rou Gui is named for its aromatic similarity to the medicinal herb Gui Pi (Cinnamon Bark) and is one of the earliest spices used by humans, as well … Read more

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cinnamon in Kidney Nourishment and Meridian Regulation

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cinnamon in Kidney Nourishment and Meridian Regulation

Click the blue text to follow us Hello everyone! I am A Gan. Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) is the dried bark or coarse branches of the Lauraceae plant. It is warm in nature and has a spicy and sweet flavor. It belongs to the Kidney (Shèn), Spleen (Pí), Heart (Xīn), and Liver (Gān) meridians, and is … Read more

Daily Herb Recognition: Cinnamon (Rou Gui) – Nourishing Fire and Aiding Yang, Dispelling Cold and Alleviating Pain

Daily Herb Recognition: Cinnamon (Rou Gui) - Nourishing Fire and Aiding Yang, Dispelling Cold and Alleviating Pain

Cinnamon (Rou Gui), also known as Mu Gui, Zi Gui, and Da Gui, has a pungent and sweet flavor, and is characterized as very warm in nature. It enters the Kidney, Spleen, Heart, and Liver meridians. It is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum plant. Cinnamon is known for its ability to nourish fire and … Read more

The Multifaceted Benefits of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Multifaceted Benefits of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cinnamon, a common cooking spice found in kitchens, is often used to flavor meats and is one of the components of five-spice powder, making it a staple in almost every household. However, cinnamon is also a valuable medicinal herb, appearing in various health-promoting recipes, such as the “Yizhi Cinnamon Lamb Soup” from Gu Fang Yi … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Warming the Kidneys and Enhancing Yang, Beneficial for Men!

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Warming the Kidneys and Enhancing Yang, Beneficial for Men!

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

Warming Yang and Nourishing Kidney with Moxa Culture

Warming Yang and Nourishing Kidney with Moxa Culture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that kidney yang is the external manifestation of the essence and qi of the kidneys, playing a role in warming the entire body. When yang qi is deficient, it can lead to a shortened lifespan, and life can be cut short. Each person’s life largely depends on their own yang … Read more

The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea?

The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea?

The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea? Safflower, also known as Honghua (红花), is referred to as red-blue flower, prickly safflower, and grass safflower. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. Drinking safflower tea regularly can help regulate coronary heart … Read more

The Medicinal Properties of Honghua (Safflower) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Medicinal Properties of Honghua (Safflower) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach: “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer”. Honghua (Safflower) – A Precious Herb Honghua, also known as Zang Honghua (藏红花) or Chuan Honghua (川红花), is a noble flower and extremely valuable. Its aroma can dissolve blood stasis … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Safflower (Honghua)

The Efficacy and Functions of Safflower (Honghua)

Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Sick Safflower (Honghua) is a commonly used herb in daily life, known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and alleviate pain. Clinically, it is often used for conditions such as blood stasis leading to amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, … Read more