Every Week One Herb This Week’s Star: Dan Shen Main Character: Dan Shen Chinese Name: Dan Shen Latin Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Other Names: Zi Dan Shen, Hong Gen, Xue Shen Gen, Da Hong Pao, etc. Part One Its Appearance Dan Shen is a perennial erect herb of the Lamiaceae family, growing to a height … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the collective term for traditional medicinal substances in China, which differs from Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine in that it does not have standardized usage instructions. Our application of TCM primarily references two national classics:“Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use of the Pharmacopoeia of … Read more
🌸Daily Study of a Chinese Herb: Bai Shao (White Peony) Mnemonic: Nourish blood and astringe yin, Bai Shao is sour; stop sweating, suppress yang, and soften the liver. Functions and Indications: Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, astringes yin, stops sweating, softens the liver, and alleviates pain. Bai Shao has the properties of calming the liver, alleviating … Read more
Bai Shao PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Bai Shao (白芍, bai shao) also known as: Shao Yao, White Peony, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian … Read more
**Bai Shao** (白芍) refers to the roots of the plants **Paeonia lactiflora** (白芍药) and **Paeonia veitchii** (毛果芍药). The efficacy of Bai Shao includes nourishing blood and regulating the menstrual cycle, alleviating pain, astringing yin, and calming the liver. Bai Shao is used to treat irregular menstruation, abdominal pain during menstruation, and excessive bleeding. Contraindications for … Read more
The effects, functions, contraindications, and consumption methods of Bai Shao (White Peony). The nutritional value of Bai Shao. How to consume Bai Shao effectively. Bai Shao is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora from the family Ranunculaceae, with the outer skin removed. Bai Shao is also known as Bai Hua Shao (White Flower Peony) … Read more
PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Alias Shaoyao, Bai Shao, Bai Shao Yao, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian Kui Production areas are mainly in Zhejiang, … Read more
Authentic Characteristics of Medicinal Materials Authentic Characteristics Ancient scholars evaluated Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) based on its variety, shape, and origin. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” states that “Mao Wei Dang Gui” (Horse Tail Angelica) is superior to “Cao Dang Gui” (Grass Angelica), highlighting the differences between varieties. The “Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica” records: … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui): Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and stabilizes pregnancy; a miraculous herb for women’s health. Angelica Sinensis, sweet and pungent, warm in nature, enters the liver, heart, spleen meridians, and the uterus. Its functions include nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, invigorating blood circulation, and relieving pain. Applications of Angelica Sinensis Regulating Menstruation … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis, commonly known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It primarily has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. 1. Nourishing Blood and Invigorating Blood Circulation: Angelica … Read more