Individuals with a Yin deficiency (Yin xu) constitution exhibit two main characteristics: first, there is a deficiency of body fluids, leading to insufficient moisture, which can result in symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, constipation, and dry eyes. Second, the inability of Yin to restrain Yang heat can lead to manifestations of internal heat, … Read more
With the growth of the economy and increasing social pressures, many people have fallen into a lifestyle characterized by excessive thinking, frequent late nights, and a preference for spicy foods. This trend has led to a rising number of individuals with a Yin deficiency constitution.Epidemiological surveys indicate that among the general population, those with imbalanced … Read more
Health Inquiry, Guidance, Classic Wellness, No Need to Seek Help When Sick “In the evening, the Yang energy of the body is already insufficient. If one persists in staying awake, it primarily harms the Yang energy and secondarily damages the Yin essence. Those who frequently stay up late often appear haggard and may seem older, … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren) is rich in nutrients and is considered a highly nutritious food, hence it is referred to as the “King of Gramineous Plants”. In Europe, Job’s Tears is known as the “Grain of Life and Health”, while in Japan, it is regarded as an anti-cancer food. Despite the differences in language … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which commonly parasitizes the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, spherical, with a light brown or dark brown outer skin and pink or white interior. It has the functions of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen, … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb that can be used to make teas, pastries, and medicinal dishes. Honeysuckle tea is a very popular beverage known for its effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling dampness and reducing fire, and alleviating inflammation and pain. It is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) has been regarded as a summer health tonic since ancient times and continues to be cherished today. It has always been the first herbal tea for clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and dispelling dampness. Drinking it in summer not only helps to clear heat and relieve summer heat but also addresses … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) is the root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It is also known as Qin Gui (秦归), Yun Gui (云归), Xi Dang Gui (西当归), and Min Dang Gui (岷当归). It has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. It is commonly used for conditions such … Read more
Min County Zhongxin Chinese Herbal Medicine Farmers Professional Cooperative 2018-12-03 It is commonly said that “drinking Astragalus soup regularly can prevent diseases and maintain health!” Regularly using Astragalus (Huang Qi) to make soup or brew it as a tea has excellent disease prevention and health maintenance effects. Astragalus (Huang Qi) Main Functions 1. Liver protection; … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is not commonly seen in our daily lives, but it offers numerous benefits, such as nourishing the lungs, spleen, liver, and kidneys, achieving detoxification, reducing swelling, alleviating heat, and providing antibacterial and stress-relief effects. But do you really understand Astragalus? What are the effects of soaking Astragalus in water? Is it better … Read more