“Next spring, will the grass be green, will the Wang Sun return?” This line is from the poem “Farewell” by the Tang dynasty poet Wang Wei, where “Wang Sun” does not refer to a person, but is an ancient name for a traditional Chinese medicine—Huang Qi. In ancient times, Huang Qi was referred to as … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Source: This product is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao) or Membranous Pod Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.). Related Names: Yuan Qi, Huang Qi, Mian Qi, Hong Qi, Xi Qi, Kou Qi, Chou Qi, Bu Kui Qi, Hun Yuan Qi, Da … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine! It is often used to brew tea, providing health benefits. Many people are confused about the effects and benefits of Astragalus. This article discusses the nutritional value of Astragalus and its effects. Nutritional Value of Astragalus 1. Mongolian Astragalus contains Astragalus polysaccharides. 2. Every 100 … Read more
Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi, is a perennial plant belonging to the legume family and is a significant medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since ancient times, Astragalus has been widely used in TCM due to its rich medicinal value, believed to tonify Qi, strengthen the exterior, expel toxins, promote the resolution of … Read more
In ancient times, there were numerous records regarding the various effects of ginseng. Shennong Bencao Jing promotes that it “mainly tonifies the five organs, calms the spirit, stabilizes the soul, stops palpitations, eliminates evil qi, brightens the eyes, and enhances intelligence.” The Ming Dynasty’s Li Shizhen’s Bencao Gangmu further praises ginseng for “treating all deficiencies … Read more
Ginseng is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to greatly replenish vital energy. So, what are the effects and contraindications of ginseng? Today, we will discuss the benefits and precautions of Changbai Mountain ginseng to help everyone better understand ginseng. To understand the effects and contraindications of ginseng, we can look … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) has a history of over 3000 years of application in China. As the “King of Herbs” and the foremost among the “Three Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)”, the efficacy of ginseng is beyond doubt. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers ginseng to be neutral in nature and slightly sweet with a hint of … Read more
Since ancient times, Ren Shen (Ginseng) has been regarded as a top-tier tonic, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great herbs. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing describes Ren Shen as: “tonifying the five organs, calming the spirit, stopping palpitations, dispelling evil qi, brightening the eyes, and enhancing intelligence.” The Ben Cao … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), Shen Cao (Divine Herb), and the King of Herbs, is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China”. The earliest existing pharmacological text, the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use … Read more
According to historical records, the use of ginseng for health and healing has a history of at least two thousand years. In China, there are numerous myths and legends surrounding ginseng, with ancient people believing it to be a gift from the immortals, possessing miraculous effects such as resurrection and rejuvenation. Ginseng is a vital … Read more