Summary of Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs

Summary of Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs

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 (White Peony) || Nourishing Blood, Regulating Menstruation, Soothing the Liver and Alleviating Pain

Bai Shao (White Peony) || Nourishing Blood, Regulating Menstruation, Soothing the Liver and Alleviating Pain

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

Daily Chinese Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Daily Chinese Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Bai Shao: Nourishing Blood, Regulating Menstruation, Astringing Yin, and Alleviating Pain

The Efficacy and Functions of Bai Shao: Nourishing Blood, Regulating Menstruation, Astringing Yin, and Alleviating Pain

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

Daily Herb Spotlight: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Daily Herb Spotlight: Bai Shao (White Peony)

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

Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

The Efficacy and Functions of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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

What Are the Benefits of Angelica Sinensis? What Are the Dietary Contraindications?

What Are the Benefits of Angelica Sinensis? What Are the Dietary Contraindications?

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

Aromatherapy for Body and Mind: The Holy Medicine for Nourishing Blood and Regulating Menstruation - Angelica Sinensis

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

The Efficacy, Functions, and Related Information of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

The Efficacy, Functions, and Related Information of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

“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