To prevent losing this next time Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is the root of the peony plant, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Bai Shao, also known as White Peony, is a traditional medicinal flower in China with a long history of cultivation and is renowned both domestically and internationally. Its root is used in medicine. … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) is a common Chinese medicinal herb.Source: The dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family.Appearance characteristics: It is cylindrical, uniform in thickness, and mostly straight. The surface is light brown or whitish, smooth or with longitudinal wrinkles and fine root marks. The texture is solid, not easily … Read more
Generally, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) is considered sweet and pungent, warm in nature, with a rich flavor. Its functions include nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening dryness to promote bowel movements. Clinically, it is often used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, blood stasis causing pain, carbuncles, numbness due to blood stasis, blood deficiency leading … Read more
“Shu huo yi zhang pi, ren huo yi kou qi.” Some say that a person lives on a breath of qi, standing firm and unyielding; this breath is our essence, qi, and spirit. The “Nanjing Jizhu” states: “Qi is the foundation of a person.” This means that qi is the basis of life. People are … Read more
As people reach middle age, many exhibit symptoms of Qi deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often recommends tonifying Qi. While this concept is correct, relying solely on TCM and herbal medicine to tonify Qi is far from sufficient; it is merely a drop in the bucket, and most middle-aged and elderly individuals are unable to … Read more
Heart Four Formulas 1. Sheng Mai Yin (Sheng Mai Decoction): Suitable for Heart Qi Deficiency, presenting symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, and spontaneous sweating. 2. Shen Fu Qiang Xin Wan (Ginseng and Aconite Heart-Strengthening Pill): Suitable for Heart Yang Deficiency, with symptoms like palpitations, cold limbs, and pale complexion. 3. Ren Shen … Read more
What is Spleen Nourishment? What is Spleen Strengthening? In simple terms: adding substances to the spleen is called 补脾 (bǔ pǐ) (spleen nourishment). Improving the working environment of the spleen is called 健脾 (jiàn pǐ) (spleen strengthening). What are the Types of Spleen Deficiency?01Spleen Cold Syndrome We can understand this as: the soil is too … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Coronary heart disease, formally known as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, is a common cardiovascular condition.In recent years, with the acceleration of life pace and increased social pressure, the incidence of coronary heart disease has been rising annually, severely affecting people’s health and quality of life.According to TCM theory, the … Read more
Common Chinese patent medicines for liver qi stagnation: Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder) has the effects of invigorating blood, relieving pain, and soothing the liver and regulating qi. It can effectively improve symptoms caused by liver qi stagnation, such as pain in the hypochondrium, emotional depression, irritability, belching, abdominal distension, and wiry … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers liver qi stagnation (gan yu qi zhi) to be an abnormal manifestation, which can present with various symptoms. Firstly, there may be abdominal distension and pain, along with an inability to control personal emotions. If not effectively managed, this can lead to rib pain, and there may also be noticeable … Read more