Rehmannia glutinosa, a tuberous root of the plant belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae, is processed through steaming and drying. It has the effects of nourishing blood, enriching yin, and replenishing essence and marrow. It is primarily used for conditions such as blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, kidney yin deficiency, soreness of the lower back … Read more
Shudi, also known as Shudihuang, is the dried rhizome of the perennial herb Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC. that has been repeatedly steamed with wine. The plant can reach a height of 30 cm, with fleshy rhizomes that are yellow when fresh. Under cultivation, the stems are purplish-red and can reach a diameter of 5.5 cm. … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMThe herb Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is the processed root of the plant from the family Scrophulariaceae, known for its sweet taste and slightly warm nature. It is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians and is effective in nourishing blood, enriching … Read more
Today, let us get to know one of the medicinal herbs:Angelica Sinensis. Image source: Baotu Network Material No. pki105653 Angelica Sinensis Angelica Sinensis is one of the commonly used medicinal materials in China, known as the “Holy Herb of Blood“, and is one of the frequently used Chinese herbs, often referred to as “Ten Parts … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “In ancient times, when a man married, it was for the purpose of continuing the lineage. Dang Gui regulates the blood and is an essential medicine for women, hence the name Dang Gui.” This refers to … Read more
Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The Qi Huang (Yellow Emperor) medicine holds a crucial and significant position in traditional culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, making significant … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click the voice link below to listen. This issue’s guide Among the currently popular nine types of constitutions, there is no “blood deficiency constitution,” yet many individuals exhibit characteristics of this constitution. Especially for women, their lives are closely tied to blood, and nurturing a blood deficiency constitution … Read more
Any combination of herbs used to nourish and replenish blood for the treatment of blood deficiency syndromes is collectively referred to as buxue ji (blood tonics). This type of formula is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, pale complexion; pale lips, brittle nails; palpitations, insomnia; dry stools; women with irregular menstrual cycles, scanty … Read more
Currently, there are many people suffering from anemia. The most common symptoms of anemia include fatigue, and sometimes dizziness, headaches, and memory decline, which are related to brain hypoxia. Other symptoms may include palpitations, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, often accompanied by fever or other symptoms, and even pale skin. For … Read more
Editor’s Note The Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is a classic formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for nourishing and replenishing blood, recorded in the Song Dynasty’s Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang. It is widely used for conditions related to blood deficiency in obstetrics and gynecology. Currently, during the cold winter … Read more