Click the blue text above to follow us Meridian Acupoints In the “Huangdi Neijing: Ling Shu: Xie Ke Pian”, it is stated: “The spleen has pathogens, and its qi lingers in the two thighs.” This means that if there is a disease in the spleen and stomach, there will inevitably be pathogenic qi stagnating in … Read more
Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L.) is also known as Honglanhua, Cihonghua, Caohonghua, and others. Source The flower of the Asteraceae family plant, Safflower, is widely cultivated in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, as well as in Shandong, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Tibet. It blooms in late May, with the peak flowering period from … Read more
Safflower (Honghua)Although most people may not be very familiar with safflower, it is one of the earliest cultivated plants by humans, with a cultivation history dating back to 1900 BC. Safflower likely arrived in China during the Western Han Dynasty. The “Golden Coffer” from the Eastern Han Dynasty and the “Essential Techniques for the Common … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine experts provide you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb with high medicinal value. It has anti-cancer properties, enhances the body’s resistance and immunity, and promotes tissue repair and regeneration. Let’s take a closer look. What are … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine Dan Shen Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is slightly cold and bitter, promotes blood circulation and alleviates fullness and restlessness, dispels stasis and generates new blood, treats intestinal sounds easily. 【Warning】 Not suitable for use with Li Lu (Veratrum) and should be used cautiously in pregnant women. 【Summary】Dan Shen is a commonly used … Read more
Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Source: The dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Properties: Pungent, warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Clinical Applications: Conditions of blood stasis and qi stagnation; headaches; rheumatic pain. Characteristics: … Read more
Blood deficiency headache is a common type of headache among people today. Due to blood deficiency, insufficient blood cannot nourish the brain, resulting in this type of headache, known as blood deficiency headache. The “Lan Shi Mi Cang – Headache Chapter” states: “For blood deficiency headache, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) … Read more
Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source｜People’s Daily Overseas Edition Text｜Xiong Jian, Zhao Xiaoxia, Wang Meihua On March 25, the first article of the “Tour of Authentic Medicinal Materials” column published by the People’s Daily Overseas Edition focused on the authentic medicinal material of Sichuan—Chuan Xiong: “The Premier Medicinal Herb of Sichuan”. The full … Read more
Herb Name: Bai Shao (White Peony) Alias: Shao YaoHarvesting and Processing: Collected in summer and autumn, cleaned, removing the ends and fine roots, boiled in water to remove the outer skin or peeled before boiling, then dried in the sun.Medicinal Part: RootOrigin: ZhejiangFamily: RanunculaceaeOriginal Plant: Paeonia lactifloraPlant Characteristics: Perennial herb Height 50-80 cm. The root … Read more
Bai Shao PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Bai Shao (白芍, bai shao) also known as: Shao Yao, White Peony, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian … Read more