The Efficacy, Nutritional Value, and Precautions of Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) Chuanxiong, also known as Xiongwu, Chuanxiong Yao, Xi Xiong, Da Chuanxiong, Da Xiong, Fragrant Fruit, Medicinal Celery, Xi Fu Xiong, Xi Ju Qiong, and Chuan Fu Xiong, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and promote qi flow, dispel wind, and alleviate pain. … Read more
Chuanxiong Encyclopedia 【Source】Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Apiaceae family. 【Taste and Properties and Meridian Affinity】Pungent, warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. 【Characteristics】This herb is pungent and warm, dispersing and moving, entering the blood and qi, ascending to the head and descending to the blood sea. … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in summer when the nodes on the stem are prominently protruding and slightly purplish. After removing the soil, it is sun-dried and then baked, with the fibrous roots removed. The processed product appears as … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time Medicinal herbs for activating blood circulation and removing stasis are divided into two categories: traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and proprietary Chinese medicines. The TCM herbs include Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Xi Xin (Asarum), Shui Zhi (Leech), Ji Xue Teng (Sanguisorba), etc. If you have time to prepare, you … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) • ✦ Alias ✦ • Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root), Jin Shao Yao (Golden Peony), etc. • ✦ Source ✦ • Roots of the peony plant (cultivated variety) and hairy peony. Harvest the roots of 3-4 year old plants in September-October, remove the above-ground stems and soil, wash with water, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow Traditional Chinese Medicine Online Learn high-quality TCM courses ZHONGYIZAIXIAN Angelica Sinensis, why not return? Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is about returning to where it should be, which summarizes its effects, allowing the blood that has deviated from the meridians, the sweat that has deviated from the surface, the … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) has a sweet and pungent flavor, and is known for its ability to nourish blood, regulate menstruation, and invigorate blood circulation to alleviate pain. It is commonly used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and blood stasis due to trauma. Legend has it that long ago, there were frequent invasions by foreign tribes … Read more
Daoist Physician Lao Ding Discusses Medical Principles Observing and Practicing in Daily Life Click the green label above to listen, or log in to “Ximalaya” to search In the world of herbal medicine, Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is one of the most commonly used traditional medicines, also known as Qin Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang … Read more
Introduction to Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dang Gui, Gan Gui, Qin Na, Xi Dang Gui, Min Dang Gui, Jin Dang Gui, Dang Gui Shen, Han Gui Wei, Dang Gui Qu, and Tu Dang Gui, is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, with Min County being the largest … Read more
If we compare the body’s meridians to “highways” then Gua Sha is the process of clearing the highways and removing waste. After Gua Sha, the whole body feels relaxed! Why do Gua Sha? “Stagnation leads to deficiency” is a characteristic of modern people’s constitution. Modern individuals often consume excessive solid foods, leading to an overloaded … Read more