EquisetumMù Zéi Aliases Chui Cao, Bi Tiao Cao, Bi Tong Cao, Jie Gu Cao, Mu Zai Cao, Jie Jie Cao, Ca Cao, Wu Xin Cao, Xiang Cao, Jie Gu Ye, Bi Gan Cao, Bi Guan Cao Functions Disperses wind-heat, clears eye cloudiness. Used for wind-heat eye redness, tearing in the wind, and cloudiness in the … Read more
1. Abandoning Literature for MedicineLi Shizhen was born in the 13th year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1518 AD) in Qizhou Town, Qichun County, Hubei Province. His father, Li Yanwen, was a physician known for his medical skills in the surrounding counties and had previously held the position of “Taiyi Li Mu” … 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
Source: Zhangjiagang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital In daily life, we often encounter many traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Can you recognize them all? Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has specially created the “Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine” series to help everyone understand the Chinese herbs in daily life. Stay tuned!▼▼▼ Source This product is the … Read more
Coix SeedYiyirenCOICIS SEMEN1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L.var.ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, belonging to the family Poaceae. The plants are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, threshed, and then further dried. The outer shell, yellow-brown seed coat, and impurities are … Read more
“The Dispute Between Honeysuckle” The difference between Mountain Honeysuckle (Shan Yin Hua) and Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) “Golden flowers with silver stamens, green vines cluster together.” Honeysuckle is named for its initial white flowers that turn yellow. Before 2005, we generally did not distinguish between Honeysuckle and Mountain Honeysuckle, both referred to as Honeysuckle. In … Read more
Carthamus – Chinese Herbal Name – Safflower Category: Invigorating Blood and Dispelling Stasis · Overview · Carthamus, a medicinal herb, is derived from the upper part and stigma of the flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested on sunny mornings in September to October, and the stigmas … Read more
【Alias】 Hong Lan Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua 【Source】This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius L.).【Harvest】Harvest the tubular flowers in summer when they change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. Remove impurities and dry in the shade or with gentle … Read more
Herb Name: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Alias: Hong Dan Shen (Red Dan Shen), Zi Dan Shen (Purple Dan Shen), Qie Chan Cao (Qie Chan Herb) Harvesting and Processing: Harvest in spring and autumn, remove soil and sand, and dry. Medicinal Parts: Roots and rhizomes Origin: Sichuan Family: Lamiaceae Original Plant: Salvia miltiorrhiza A perennial herb, … Read more
Herb Name: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Alias: Chuanqiong Harvesting and Processing: The roots are harvested from late May to early June of the second year after planting. The roots are dug up, the soil is shaken off, and the stems and leaves are removed before being dried. Plains cultivators prefer to harvest 4-5 days after the … Read more