The Dual Role of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) as Food and Medicine

The Dual Role of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) as Food and Medicine

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Daily Herb: Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Daily Herb: Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Huang Qi (Astragalus), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is the root of the leguminous plant Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus). It is harvested in spring and autumn, with the soil, fibrous roots, and root tips removed, then sun-dried until 60-70% dry, bundled, and further dried. Its functions and indications include: tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, … Read more

What is Gua Sha? Why Should You Practice Gua Sha? (Effects and Contraindications of Gua Sha)

What is Gua Sha? Why Should You Practice Gua Sha? (Effects and Contraindications of Gua Sha)

What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a method of using a Gua Sha board dipped in oil to repeatedly scrape specific areas of the body, rubbing the patient’s skin to regulate diseases. According to the principles of the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gua Sha employs strong … Read more