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)【Alias】Bai Shao Yao, Hang Shao, Dong Shao, Shao Yao, Chao Bai Shao, Bai Shao Tan, Jiu Chao Bai Shao, 【Taste and Properties】Bitter, sour, slightly cold. Enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Can ascend and descend.【Classification】Common blood tonic【Functions and Indications】1. Tonifies, nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, used for women’s menstrual irregularities, abdominal pain during … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄, Rehmannia) is classified as a warming herb; however, it is important to follow medical advice when using it to avoid adverse effects from improper use. Shudi Huang is a commonly used warming traditional Chinese medicine that can nourish blood and enrich yin. It is generally used to improve symptoms such as anemia … Read more
当归 (Dāngguī) – Angelica Sinensis 补血药之当归 (Dāngguī) – The Blood Nourishing Herb 当归 (Dāngguī) has a sweet and pungent flavor, is warm in nature, and enters the liver, heart, and spleen meridians. What is the medicinal part of Dāngguī?The medicinal part is the dried root of the plant Dāngguī (Angelica Sinensis), which belongs to the … Read more
Angelica Sinensis Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, commonly known as Dang Gui (当归), is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. The root is cylindrical, branched, and yellow-brown; the stem is erect, greenish-white or purplish, with longitudinal grooves; the leaves are pinnately divided, purple or green, and ovate; the flowers are white, with flower … 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
We often talk about health preservation, but what exactly does it mean? “Nourishing” implies following the natural course, without force or resistance. Nourishing the liver is an art; it means aligning with the liver’s preferences and characteristics. We should provide what the liver likes and follow the flow of liver qi without suppressing it, which … Read more
Before reading this article, please click on the blue text above“Elegant Tea”, then click“Follow”, so you can continue to receive the latest articles for free. There are daily shares. It is completely free to subscribe, so feel free to follow. 1. Introduction With the increasing material demands, the need for spiritual nourishment has become increasingly … Read more
The syndrome of Gan Qi Yu Jie (Liver Qi Stagnation) is a common pattern in TCM liver diseases, often caused by the liver’s failure to regulate and the stagnation of Qi. The main symptoms include chest and hypochondriac distension and pain, chest tightness, lack of appetite, tendency to sigh, emotional depression, irritability, dizziness, wiry pulse, … Read more
Liver Qi stagnation refers to the syndrome characterized by the liver’s failure to disperse and the stagnation of Qi, also known as Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome. In simple terms, it means that the Qi within the body cannot flow smoothly, leading to various problems. We all know that the liver is one of the important … Read more