Cinnamon 【Source】 The dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia from the Lauraceae family. 【Origin】 Mainly produced in provinces such as Guangxi and Guangdong, with some production in Yunnan and Fujian. Most are cultivated varieties. 【Harvesting and Processing】 Harvested in two periods each year, the first from April to May, and the second from September … Read more
Cinnamon – Chinese Herbal Name – Rou Gui Category: Warming Interior Herbs · Overview · Cinnamon, known as Rou Gui in Chinese medicine, is the dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl from the Lauraceae family. It is harvested in the autumn and dried in the shade. · Properties of the Herb · 1 … Read more
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) and Chuanwu (Aconiti Prati) come from the same plant; Chuanwu is the main root, while the sub-root that grows alongside the main root is called Fuzi. However, in commercial herbal materials, it is often sliced, so prescriptions frequently refer to it asFu Pian.During processing, a coloring solution made with vegetable oil and … Read more
Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii) is one of the four major herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (along with ginseng, gypsum, and rhubarb), collectively known as the “Four Pillars of Medicine,” highlighting its significance. The primary function of Fuzi is to warm the yang of the five organs. Historically and in modern times, Zhang Zhongjing is recognized … Read more
【Name】 : Fuzi (Aconite)/Fupian (Aconite slices)/Heifuzi (Black Aconite) 【Category】 : Warming Interior Herbs 【Functions】 : Revive Yang and rescue from collapse, warm and tonify the Spleen and Kidney, dispel cold and alleviate pain. It is very pungent and hot, warming Yang and expelling cold. 【Properties】 : Very pungent, very hot. Toxic. 【Meridians Entered】 : Heart, … Read more
Alias: Zhi Fu Pian (Processed Aconite), Fu Pian (Aconite Slices), Zhi Fuzi (Processed Aconite), Hei Fuzi Pian (Black Aconite Slices), Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite Slices), Yan Fuzi (Salted Aconite), Hei Shun Pian (Black Shun Slices)Taste and Properties: Pungent, extremely hot, highly toxicMeridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen.Efficacy and Functions of Fuzi Revives Yang and rescues from … Read more
Fù Zǐ (Aconite) Leaves of Aconitum Aliases Fu Pian, Yan Fu Zi, Hei Shun Pian, Bai Fu Pian Functions Revives Yang and rescues from collapse, supplements fire and assists Yang, expels wind, cold, and dampness. Used for Yang collapse, cold limbs, weak pulse, impotence, cold in the uterus, cold pain in the heart and abdomen, … Read more
Cold is the Root of All Diseases Many diseases we encounter in life are caused by cold. In other words, cold is the root of many illnesses. The sources of cold can be numerous, generally categorized into external cold and internal cold: external cold arises from exposure to wind and cold, commonly referred to as … Read more
Warming Yang herbs are used to treat interior cold syndromes, primarily functioning to warm the interior and dispel cold, also known as warming interior herbs. Warming Yang herbs are mostly pungent, warm, and hot in nature; pungent can move and disperse, while warm can promote qi and blood circulation, effectively reaching the organs to warm … Read more
We often discuss how insufficient Yang Qi can lead to the internal generation of cold dampness, resulting in a variety of ailments. Today, let’s take a look at a tongue diagnosis sent by a fan, which is a typical representation of insufficient Yang Qi in the body, specifically Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency, a common … Read more