Today is the Winter Solstice. As one of the twenty-four solar terms, the Winter Solstice not only marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere but also serves as an important seasonal practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regarding “storing” and “nourishing”. Bai Hua, the deputy chief physician of … Read more
肉桂 (Ròuguì) also known as 桂皮 (Guìpí), 官桂 (Guānguì), and 牡桂 (Mǔguì). This product is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum tree from the Lauraceae family, harvested in autumn and dried in the shade. It can be used both as medicine and food, commonly found as a spice in kitchens. 肉桂 (Ròuguì): Spicy, Sweet, and … Read more
In the “Huainanzi: Shuo Shan Xun”, it is recorded: “The thousand-year-old pine has Poria (Fuling) below and rabbit (Tu) silk above.” When it comes to Poria, everyone is certainly familiar with it. As a medicinal and edible material that promotes diuresis and drains dampness, it is particularly favored in the southern regions of China during … Read more
Dampness is the root of many ailments; when dampness enters the body, it can lead to various diseases. Many people know they need to eliminate dampness, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as ‘cold’ or ‘heat’! The methods for eliminating dampness differ based on its properties. Let’s explore which methods are more … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), scientifically known as Lonicera japonica, is a semi-evergreen climbing plant belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Honeysuckle has a sweet taste and a cold nature, and it possesses properties such as clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing wind-heat, soothing the throat, and alleviating summer heat and irritability. So, what precautions should be taken … Read more
Click the blueFollow us Understanding Two Medicinal Herbs Each Week: Honeysuckle Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), a traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried flower buds or early flowers of the plant Lonicera japonica, which belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. This plant is widely distributed in East China, Central South, Southwest, as well as in Hebei, … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb, commonly found in many formulas and often used as a tea. During my visit back home in May, I discovered a patch of honeysuckle on the hillside, feeling as if I had found a treasure. However, most of the flowers I saw were … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us The world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is filled with mysteries. Every herb and flower can potentially become a medicinal material. Are you interested in delving deeper into TCM? The Xinyi TCM School at the County TCM Hospital is now open for classes! If you have any questions, … Read more
The Most Beautiful Chinese Herb Honeysuckle Honeysuckle (Jīn Yín Huā), is the flower bud of the plant from the Caprifoliaceae family. It has long been regarded as the first flower tea of summer for clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and dispelling dampness, earning it the title of “the first flower of summer.” Herb Name: Honeysuckle … Read more
Honeysuckle (金银花, Jīn yín huā) is a common medicinal herb, well-known for its infusion, which is often consumed during times of heat-related ailments. However, are you aware that honeysuckle has other significant benefits? Let me explain its extensive uses. Introduction to Honeysuckle Honeysuckle, also known as Lonicera japonica (忍冬, Rěn dōng), derives its name from … Read more