Identification Series of Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Coix Seed

Identification Series of Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Coix Seed

❖ 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

The Misunderstanding of Chinese Herbal Powders and Granules

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

A Guide to the Preparation Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

A Guide to the Preparation Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

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