1 Gui Zhi Decoction Class (Twenty-One Formulas) 1. Gui Zhi Decoction: The formula consists of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Gan Cao (Licorice), with the addition of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube). Take warm with congee to induce slight sweating, harmonizing Ying and Wei to relieve the exterior. … Read more
“Zhongjing Medicine” is a monumental achievement in the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Zhang Zhongjing himself is revered as the “Saint of Medicine.” His work, the Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun), is hailed as a “timeless classic” and “the ancestor of formula books,” serving as a foundational text for the clinical … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Tai Yang Disease 1. Significance of Tai Yang DiseaseIn the early stages of illness, the body, under the influence of the cerebral cortex, attempts to expel the virus from the upper body surface through sweating. However, due to … Read more
The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of the Complete Works of Zhong Jing, printed by Zhao Kai Mei. The article numbers following the original text were added by later … Read more
The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of “Zhong Jing’s Complete Works – Reprinted Song Version of Treatise on Cold Damage” by Zhao Kai Mei. The numbered sections following the … Read more
Gui Zhi and Rou Gui When it comes to Gui Zhi, you may not be very familiar, but Rou Gui is a spice that everyone should know. It is an excellent and commonly used spice, essential in cooking and marinating dishes. Rou Gui is the dried bark of the tree Cinnamomum cassia, belonging to the … Read more
The medicinal and culinary herb Rou Gui (Cinnamon) is surprisingly known as the king of herbs. How to cleverly use Rou Gui? Listen to the expert’s advice~ Dr. Fu Yanling, Chief Physician Beijing University of Chinese Medicine The King of Herbs—Rou Gui (Cinnamon) The Leader of Formulas—Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) “Gui Zhi Tang” … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamomum cassia Presl Cinnamon is a plant from the Lauraceae family. It is a tall evergreen tree with a fragrant aroma. The bark is gray-brown, thick up to 13mm, with a strong scent and a spicy yet slightly sweet taste. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, thick and leathery, elongated oval … Read more
Good medicine is often not found in pharmacies, but in the kitchen. One essential spice in the kitchen is Rou Gui (Cinnamon). Many people only know to use cinnamon as a seasoning, but it can also be used to address various health issues. Today, I will share 7 uses of cinnamon that can help with … Read more
Click above to follow “Learn TCM“! Source Cinnamon (Rou Gui) and the exterior-releasing herb Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) come from the same plant. Gui Zhi uses the tender branches from the current year, while Rou Gui is made from the bark of the trunk and thicker branches, which can also be peeled off for use. … Read more