Zhao Xiaofan notes:Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), according to both the fifth and seventh editions of current TCM textbooks, is said to have a slightly cold nature, which is derived from the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic.” However, to trust the book blindly is worse than having no book at all. The discussions by Shou Yi are … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine Dictionary”: Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) Pinyin Ròu Guì Alias Mǔ Guì (牡桂, “Male Cinnamon”), Zǐ Guì (紫桂, “Purple Cinnamon”), Dà Guì (大桂, “Large Cinnamon”), Là Guì (辣桂, “Spicy Cinnamon”), Guì Pí (桂皮, “Cinnamon Bark”), Yù Guì (玉桂, “Jade Cinnamon”). Source “Tang Ben Cao” (《唐本草》) Origin The dry bark and branch bark of the … Read more
Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine The ancient physicians believed that when the heart is right, the medicine will be true. Effects and Functions of Huang Qi 【Herbal Name】Huang Qi (Astragalus) 【Alias】Huang Qi, Mu Qi, Mian Huang Qi, Wang Sun, Jian Qi, Dai Shan, Dai Shen, Du Shen, Ji Cao, Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Bai Yao Mian, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) 【Herbal Name】Huang Lian 【Alias】Wang Lian, Zhi Lian 【Medicinal Part】Rhizome 【Plant Morphology】1. Huang Lian: A perennial herb. The rhizome is yellow, branched, and densely covered with fibrous roots. The leaves are basal; with petioles; leaf blades are thick and paper-like, ovate-triangular, and 3-lobed; the central lobe has a petiole, is ovate-rhombic, with … Read more
Jin Qian Cao (金钱草) – Herbal Name – Category: Diuretic and Dampness-Resolving · Overview · Jin Qian Cao, known as Lysimachia christinae, is the dried whole herb of the plant belonging to the Primulaceae family. It is distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, southern Shaanxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fujian … Read more
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