Nourishing Qi and Blood Quickly Insufficient blood and Qi can lead to a pale complexion and increased susceptibility to illness. What are the best foods to nourish blood and Qi? How can one replenish their Qi and blood? What are the symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency? How can we identify these issues? Let’s explore … Read more
Anemia, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qi Xue Xu (Qi and Blood Deficiency Anemia), is most commonly caused by nutritional deficiencies, which refer to a lack of essential materials needed for hematopoiesis in the bone marrow. Treatment can involve supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron supplements.Iron-deficiency anemia is a common type … Read more
Generally, there is no specific saying about what to eat for the fastest and best blood nourishment. However, patients can appropriately consume foods such as pig liver, red dates (Hong Zao), and pig blood, or medications like Fu Fang A Jiao Jiang (Compound Ejiao Syrup), Jian Pi Sheng Xue Ke Li (Spleen Strengthening Blood Nourishing … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water, which is a method that many people are not familiar with. Today, I will introduce the … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a medicinal herb that shares the same origin as food, known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi and blood. Nowadays, many people recognize the benefits of this herb and often add it to nourishing soups. Dang Shen has a pleasant taste, effective properties, and is safe for consumption, making … Read more
To prevent losing it next time! Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, tonify the middle, moisten the lungs, and replenish qi. It is also referred to as Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, or Huang Dang. Codonopsis has a sweet flavor and a neutral … Read more
Click the blue text above “Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum” to follow Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used herb in health-preserving dishes, but how much do you know about it? Its name contains the character “shen,” which raises the question of whether it is related to Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Xi Yang … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water. However, many people are still unaware of the correct method for steeping Dang Shen in water. … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) and Ginseng (Ren Shen) both have qi-tonifying properties, but Ginseng is much stronger in this regard, while Codonopsis has a milder effect. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Ginseng can greatly replenish the original qi. Clinically, for patients with qi deficiency who are on the verge of collapse, experiencing confusion, profuse sweating, … Read more
Do You Really Know Codonopsis? Codonopsis, named after its origin in the Shangdang region, is considered the finest among its kind. To distinguish it from other varieties, the Codonopsis produced in the southeastern Shanxi province (ancient Shangdang region) is commonly referred to as Lu Codonopsis. Other classifications include Bai Tiao Codonopsis, Chuan Codonopsis, Dong Codonopsis, … Read more