1. Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Function: Clears heat and detoxifies, disperses heat and releases the exterior. Indications: Various heat syndromes in exogenous diseases, surgical sores, and swellings. Notes: Both Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao are classified as heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. Jin Yin Hua is sweet and cold in nature, … Read more
1. Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) Jin Yin Hua is the flower bud of the Lonicera japonica plant, containing chlorogenic acid, inositol, flavonoids, and other components. Pharmacological tests have demonstrated that Jin Yin Hua has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, inhibiting influenza viruses and various pathogenic bacteria and skin pathogens, reflecting its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. … Read more
Shen Jie San (神解散) originates from “Wen Bing Tiao Bian” (温病条辨), an experiential formula by the renowned Qing Dynasty warm disease expert Wu Ju Tong (吴鞠通). The formula consists of: Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕, Fried Silkworm) 1 qian (3g), Chan Tui (蝉蜕, Cicada Slough) 5 pieces, Shen Qu (神曲, Medicinal Fermented Mass) 3 qian (9g), … Read more
Understanding Wind-Heat Cold? Wind-heat cold is mostly caused by the invasion of wind-heat pathogens, commonly occurring in spring and summer, often accompanied by a sensation similar to heat stroke.. So what are the symptoms of wind-heat cold? Light aversion to cold, significant fever, difficulty sweating, headache with a feeling of pressure, cough with sticky or … Read more
Generally speaking, colds caused by Wind-Cold are more common in winter, while those caused by Wind-Heat are more prevalent in summer. Their treatments are based on two opposing principles, so it is essential to understand the differences when taking medication. Many people often say they have a cold and are drinking Ban Lan Gen (Isatis … Read more
Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, **Jin Yin Hua** (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and is used for … Read more
Best for clearing heat and detoxifying: Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and … Read more
Originally mountains and rivers, all plants have their uses. Every grass and tree in nature is a gift to humanity. We may pay more attention to flowers and plants, but we often overlook the many miraculous uses of the wildflowers and grasses by the roadside.Perhaps you have seen them many times but do not know … Read more
Gui Zhen Cao (Ghost Needle Grass) When tender, it can be eaten as a vegetable and is quite palatable. It is said to be very effective in reducing transaminases and can disperse liver heat. 3Ku Cai (Bitter Herb) In Yunnan, people refer to green vegetables as bitter herbs, but the one in the picture is … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to tackle various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Top Properties of Chinese Medicinal Herbs Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle); Transforming Dampness with Aroma: Huo Xiang (Agastache); Promoting Urination … Read more