Spring is the time when the liver qi (肝气, gan qi) rises. During this period, it is advisable to reduce salty and sour flavors while increasing spicy flavors to support the kidneys (肾, shen), nourish the lungs (肺, fei), and harmonize the stomach qi (胃气, wei qi), while also promoting the rise of liver qi. … Read more
1. Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) and Carp Soup for Strengthening the Spleen and Warming the Stomach Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Chen Pi has a spicy, bitter, and warm nature, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians. It helps regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach, reduce nausea, and resolve phlegm. It is suitable for symptoms … Read more
1Mandrake (Mandragora) It is toxic and serves as a key sedative herb, capable of relaxing muscles. It was a major component in ancient anesthetic formulas like Ma Fei San and Yunnan Baiyao. In folk medicine, the flowers, seeds, leaves, and roots have different uses for treating various diseases. Chewing ten seeds can treat insomnia. 2Ghost … Read more
2Gui Zhen Cao (Ghost Needle Grass) When tender, it can be eaten as a vegetable and is quite palatable. It is said to be very effective in reducing transaminases and can disperse liver heat. 3Ku Cai (Bitter Herb) In Yunnan, people refer to green vegetables as Ku Cai, but the one in the picture is … Read more
2Gui Zhen Cao (Ghost Needle Grass) When tender, it can be eaten as a vegetable and is quite palatable. It is said to be very effective in reducing transaminases and can disperse liver heat. 3Ku Cai (Bitter Herb) In Yunnan, people refer to green vegetables as bitter herbs, but the one in the picture is … Read more