Those who have worked in the production of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal pieces know that the production costs of Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia) and Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) of the same specifications can vary significantly. Generally, Shu Di Huang costs 3-5 yuan more than Sheng Di Huang. The main differences lie in … Read more
❖ Coix Seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, which can be annual or perennial. The seeds are used medicinally and are a widely used food-medicine dual-purpose herb, serving as an important ingredient in many delicious medicinal dishes suitable for all ages. While most people … Read more
The Misunderstanding of Chinese Herbal Powders and Granules During the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, amidst the chaos of war, it was inconvenient to carry herbal pieces, leading to the popularity of powders. The Xie Huang San (Yellow Drain Powder) from Qian Yi’s Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue and Qing Wei San (Stomach Clearing … Read more
Click The text above Follow us~ Before decocting the herbs, clean the pot and all utensils thoroughly. Handle herbs that require special treatment separately, such as “pre-decocting”, “post-addition”, “bag decoction”, “separate decoction”, “melting”, and “infusion”. (1) Soaking before decoction: ① Time ≥ 30 minutes; ② Water temperature ≤ 60℃; ③ Water volume: 2-5 cm above … Read more