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
Introduction: Who is Li Shizhen? It is said that he was a master of internal cultivation; otherwise, how could he have written such a great medical work in ancient times using only his nose, eyes, and tongue? The book records many medicines that leave us astonished and even challenge our worldview. We do not understand … Read more
01 Introduction to the Herb Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) refers to the rhizomes of the plants Atractylodes macrocephala, Atractylodes lancea, and Atractylodes chinensis. It has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It belongs to the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Its functions include drying dampness, strengthening the Spleen, dispelling wind-dampness, and improving … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water. However, many people are still unaware of the correct method for steeping Dang Shen in water. … Read more