The Origin of Lesser Heat Lesser Heat (Xiao Shu) is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, occurring on July 7 or 8 each year when the sun reaches the longitude of 105°. The term “heat” indicates warmth, and Lesser Heat signifies a milder heat that is not yet intense. As we approach the solar … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine University Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) The Hidden Benefits of Chinese Herbs Yesterday, we introduced fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) that can be sliced and used directly. Today, we continue with ginger, but this time we focus on dried ginger (Gan Jiang), which is processed through low-temperature drying. Although they appear similar, their effects … Read more
1. Aliases Dried Ginger, White Ginger, Jun Ginger. 2. Plant Morphology Perennial herb. The rhizome is fleshy, with a white cross-section, powdery, and has a strong spicy aroma. Leaves are arranged in two rows, sessile and embracing the stem, with lanceolate to linear-lanceolate leaf blades. Flower stalks emerge from the rhizome, with an oval spike … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is a widely used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, cinnamon is considered to have a spicy and sweet flavor, a warming nature, and it is associated with the Kidney (Shen), Spleen (Pi), and Bladder (Pang Guang) meridians. It is known for its ability to warm the Yang, return fire … Read more
Monthly Herb Spotlight Millennia of Traditional Chinese Medicine heritage, the path to health and wellness. Cinnamon (肉桂) 【Source】 This product is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum). It is harvested in the autumn and dried in the shade. 【Characteristics】 This product is tubular or rolled, measuring 30-40 cm in length, with a … Read more
This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant 茅苍术 Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or 北苍术 Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Properties Taste: pungent, bitter; Nature: warm. 1. “The Essence of Materia Medica” states: “The flavor is … Read more
Properties and Channels Pungent, bitter, warm. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Functions and Indications Dries dampness, strengthens the Spleen, dispels wind and cold, and brightens the eyes. Used for damp obstruction in the middle Jiao, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, wind-cold common cold, night blindness, and blurred vision. For damp obstruction … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStar/Top for easy access Cang Zhu 【Medicinal Source】 is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, Atractylodes. 【Properties】 Nature: warm, Taste: pungent, bitter. 【Meridians】 Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. 【Functions】 Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind, and alleviates cold, brightens … Read more
Atractylodes 【Source】 This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. 【Morphology】 1. Atractylodes lancea is a perennial herb. The rhizome runs horizontally with nodes. The stem … Read more
Click the top left ↑ “Daoist Physician Chen Ming” to follow the public account Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) Atractylodes (Scientific name: Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.): A perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. The rhizome is horizontal or obliquely ascending, with adventitious roots. The stem is erect, reaching up to 100 cm, solitary or clustered in small … Read more