Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a well-known medicinal food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), praised for its rich nutritional value and referred to as the “king of cereal health supplements.” It is commonly used in daily life, often made into a porridge suitable for all ages, and has now become an important ingredient in … Read more
This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested from July to September. After excavation, the soil and sand are removed, and the sclerotia are piled up to induce sweating, then spread out to dry until the surface is dry, followed by repeated … Read more
Holy Medicine for Sores—Lian Qiao —.Knowledge of Chinese Medicine.— In the Book of Songs, it is written: “A thousand steps of Lian Qiao are not stained by dust, the incense descends lazily painting the spring of the moth’s brow. With a sincere heart, I only wish for the blessing of the immortal, to heal the … Read more
This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huanglian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huanglian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao), or Yunlian (Coptis teeta Wall.). The three types are commonly referred to as “Weilian,” “Yalian,” and “Yunlian.” Harvested in autumn, the roots are cleaned of fibrous roots and soil, dried, and any remaining … Read more
Introduction to the Species This species is a plant of the Ranunculaceae family, known as Huang Lian Coptis chinensis Franch. 1 Morphological Characteristics Perennial herb. The rhizome is yellow, often branched, densely covered with numerous fibrous roots. The leaves are all basal; petiole length is 5–12 (up to 16) cm; leaf blade is thick and … Read more
Key Points for Identifying Huang Lian☝ Premium Chinese Herbal Medicine | Huang Lian Huang Lian is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, Coptis chinensis Franch., Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao, or Coptis teeta Wall. The above three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian”. It is … Read more
Zang Hong Hua (Saffron) and Hong Hua (Safflower) have names that differ by only one character, yet they are two entirely different medicinal herbs. Moreover, there is a significant price difference between these two herbs; Zang Hong Hua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious medicinal herb, very expensive and hard to … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) have names that differ by only one character, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Moreover, there is a significant price difference between these two herbs; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious medicinal herb that is very expensive and … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The medicinal herb is referred to as Dan Shen. The main chemical components of Dan Shen are divided into two categories: lipophilic diterpenoid compounds and hydrophilic polyphenolic acids. The lipophilic components include Dan Shen Keton I (Tanshinone … Read more
Daily Herb: Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) Angelica Sinensis danggui Also known as Danggui, Qin Na, Xi Danggui, Min Danggui, Jin Danggui, Danggui Shen, Han Guwei, Wen Wu, Danggui Qu, Tu Danggui Morphological Characteristics Perennial herb.Stems are purple.Basal leaves and lower stem leaves are ovate, 2-3 times thrice-divided or pinnately lobed, with final lobes ovate or ovate-lanceolate, … Read more