Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. mayuen (Roman.) Stapf, belonging to the family Poaceae. The plant is harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and the seeds are separated from the fruit, then further dried to remove the outer shell, yellow-brown seed … Read more
The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia, but Not for Everyone: Three Groups Should Avoid It! Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, a Cold Remedy: Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is cool in nature and bitter in taste, entering the Heart (Xin) and Lung (Fei) meridians. It is the first … Read more
Forsythia: A Good Medicine for Clearing Heat and Detoxifying Forsythia (Lian Qiao), a common and important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 1. Benefits and Uses of Forsythia 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying The most prominent effect of Forsythia is its ability to clear heat and detoxify. It has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms … Read more
Bai Shao, also known as Bai Shao Yao (White Peony), is a common Chinese medicinal herb with a long history of medicinal use. In recent years, as people’s attention to health has increased, the nutritional value and efficacy of Bai Shao have also received more attention. This article will detail the nutritional components, effects, and … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Bai Shao (白芍), also known as White Peony, is commonly referred to in TCM prescriptions as Bai Shao or Hang Shao, as it is primarily used in its raw form, hence the name Sheng Bai Shao (生白芍). What are the functions and effects of Sheng Bai Shao? The Efficacy and Functions of Sheng Bai … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, Seeking Help for Illness Bai Shao (白芍) is commonly found in TCM prescriptions, primarily used in its raw form, hence also known as Sheng Bai Shao (生白芍). So, what are the efficacy and functions of Bai Shao? Let’s explore this together! Bai Shao … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that holds significant value within the TCM system. This article systematically elaborates on the top ten core benefits of Bai Shao, its applicable populations, contraindications, and analyzes current market price trends, providing practical reference information for readers. 1. Analysis of the Top Ten Core … Read more
The Significant Effects of Cooked Rehmannia The three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic has quietly come to an end. During the past three years, clinical treatments have found that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown good effects in the prevention and early treatment of COVID-19. In the post-pandemic era, some effective components in certain traditional Chinese herbs have … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai) Angelica Sinensis is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, slightly cylindrical in shape, with 3 to 5 or more lateral roots at the lower part, measuring 15 to 25 cm in length; the surface is light brown to brownish-yellow, … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Dang Shen (党参), Huang Shen (黄参), or Huang Dang (黄党), is the dried root of the plants belonging to the Campanulaceae family, including Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, and Codonopsis javanica. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor. It thrives in cool and humid climates, predominantly growing … Read more