In recent days, as temperatures rise and humidity increases with the arrival of the rainy season, many friends have complained to me about their increasingly oily faces. After just two hours of makeup, they step outside and sweat profusely, causing their makeup to run. Not only that, but they also develop many pimples and feel … Read more
As people age, many gradually feel a lack of energy. At this time, brewing three types of herbal medicine can lead to noticeable improvements. Yi Zhi Ren (Alpinia Oxyphylla) Kidney Tonification and Memory Enhancement Yi Zhi Ren is non-toxic, has a spicy flavor, and is warm in nature, entering the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney meridians. … Read more
Qi Deficiency Constitution Characteristics Overall Characteristics: Insufficient vital energy (Yuan Qi), primarily characterized by fatigue, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating. Physical Characteristics: This constitution often presents with soft and weak muscles. Psychological Characteristics: Individuals tend to be introverted and risk-averse. Adaptability to External Environment: They are intolerant to wind, cold, heat, and dampness. (1) … Read more
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