Chapter 13: Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs Medicinal substances that primarily promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis are referred to as blood activating and stasis resolving herbs, or simply blood activating herbs. They are generally pungent, bitter, and warm in nature, primarily entering the Heart (Xin) and Liver (Gan) meridians, and affecting the … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍) Tang Wang Zhenbai Bai Shao flourishes in spring, envied by no peony. How many days can the wheat autumn last, the Grain Rain is just slightly cold. Jealousy arises frequently, delicate makeup reveals a desire to fade. Hibiscus drapes with gauze, long-lasting sorrow separated by waves. TCM Interpretation 【Source】This product is the … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍) 【Alias】 Bai Shao Yao (白芍药), Jin Shao Yao (金芍药). 【Source of Medicinal Material】 This product is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (毛茛科). It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head and tail along with fine roots are removed. It is boiled in water, the outer … Read more
Bai Shao Bai Shao, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried root of the peony plant, Paeonia lactiflora Pall. It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head, tail, and fine roots are removed. The root is boiled in water, the skin is removed, and then it is dried. Bai … Read more
Herb Encyclopedia [Herb Name] Bai Shao (White Peony) [Alias] Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao [Category] Tonifying and Blood Nourishing Herbs [Medicinal Part] The dried root of the plant is used. The best quality has a thick, straight root, firm texture, sufficient powdery quality, and a clean surface. [Geographical Distribution] Grows in shrubs or grasslands … Read more
Angelica Sinensis Dānɡ Guī Alias Dang Gui, Horse Tail Angelica, Qin Na, Horse Tail Gui, Yun Gui, Western Angelica, Min Angelica Functions Tonifies blood and regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, moistens dryness and promotes bowel movement. Used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, masses, excessive bleeding; blood deficiency headaches, dizziness, weakness; dry intestines and constipation, post-dysentery … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.4-1 meter. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from July to September. It is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) has always been a prized health tonic, suitable for individuals with blood deficiency, dry intestines, blood stasis, and spleen-stomach deficiency with cold. Below, we will introduce the effects and benefits of Angelica Sinensis. Effects of Angelica Sinensis 1. Nourishing Blood and Activating Blood Circulation … Read more
Aromatherapy for Body and Mind: The Holy Medicine for Nourishing Blood and Regulating Menstruation – Angelica Sinensis Written by: Yang Li’e, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department Aromatherapy refers to the method of treatment using medicinal substances with aromatic scents. It originated in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and became popular in modern Europe. The … Read more
“Angelica Sinensis, known as Dang Gui in Chinese medicine, is also referred to as Gan Gui, Ma Wei Dang Gui, Qin Gui, Ma Wei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, and Min Dang Gui. It is the root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is known for its … Read more