medicinal plants

A Comprehensive Study on Atractylodes: Historical and Botanical Insights

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A Comprehensive Study on Atractylodes: Historical and Botanical Insights

Cāngzhú (Atractylodes lancea) 生境 Cāngzhú refers to the medicinal material derived from the dried rhizomes of the Asteraceae family plants, specifically Máo cāngzhú (Atractylodes lancea) or Běi cāngzhú (Atractylodes chinensis). Cāngzhú is a commonly used medicinal material in clinical practice. It possesses pungent and aromatic properties, effectively drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, and dispelling wind … Read more

Cultivation of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb – Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

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Cultivation of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb - Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

The original plant of Cang Zhu is the Asteraceae family, specifically Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz., which is used medicinally for its dried rhizome. It has the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind, and relieving cold, as well as improving vision. In our province, Atractylodes chinensis should be … Read more

Common Honeysuckle in Rural Areas: A Childhood Memory and Its Value

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Common Honeysuckle in Rural Areas: A Childhood Memory and Its Value

Spring is a season of revival, where various plants on the mountains regain their vitality, sprouting new leaves, blooming flowers, and growing tender shoots. During the Grain Rain season, in the rural mountains, by the roadside, under the trees, and in the bushes, there is a flower that stands out, exceptionally beautiful. Everyone recognizes this … Read more

Overview of Rehmannia (Di Huang)

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Overview of Rehmannia (Di Huang)

Rehmannia (Di Huang) refers to the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch., belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and is classified as a superior herb. The fresh form is known as “Xian Di Huang” (Fresh … Read more

Understanding Wild Medicinal Herbs Found by the Roadside

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Understanding Wild Medicinal Herbs Found by the Roadside

Introduction Plants accompany us, especially those familiar wildflowers, wild grasses, and wild vegetables that thrive by the roadside, in the wilderness, and even in many urban areas… However, many of us are either unaware of them, have become indifferent, or have gradually distanced ourselves from them due to our later life experiences, leaning more towards … Read more