5 Commonly Confused Chinese Herbs: Is Dried Ginger Just Sun-Dried Fresh Ginger? Is Cinnamon the Same as Cassia?

5 Commonly Confused Chinese Herbs: Is Dried Ginger Just Sun-Dried Fresh Ginger? Is Cinnamon the Same as Cassia?

Many Chinese herbs can be easily confused just by their names, and even some experienced doctors may not fully understand them. Today, Master Huang will discuss those commonly confused Chinese herbs and see if you have made similar mistakes. 1. Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) Many people mistakenly believe that Gan … Read more

Exploring Cinnamon: Understanding Its Varieties and Uses in TCM

Exploring Cinnamon: Understanding Its Varieties and Uses in TCM

Click the blue text to follow us Rou Gui (Cinnamon), also known as Gui Pi (Cinnamon Bark), is a warming herb used in TCM, derived from the dried bark of the Cinnamomum verum plant. It is known for its ability to warm the interior, dispel cold, regulate Qi, and alleviate pain. Classification of Cinnamon Due … Read more

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

When we take some Chinese patent medicines, we often find that the same medicine comes in different forms, including ordinary pills (Shuǐ Mì Wán and Dà Mì Wán), concentrated pills, and decoctions, with significant price differences.So, what are the differences between these three forms? Some people may even fall into misconceptions, such as whether concentrated … Read more