Aconite (Fu Zi) is a commonly used toxic Chinese medicinal herb, “cultivated in winter and harvested in summer,” embodying the yang energy of heaven and earth, and possesses a strong and unique ability to dispel cold and support yang. Ming Dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue referred to Aconite along with Ginseng (Ren Shen), Rehmannia (Shu Di), … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine Dictionary”: Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) Pinyin Ròu Guì Alias Mǔ Guì (牡桂, “Male Cinnamon”), Zǐ Guì (紫桂, “Purple Cinnamon”), Dà Guì (大桂, “Large Cinnamon”), Là Guì (辣桂, “Spicy Cinnamon”), Guì Pí (桂皮, “Cinnamon Bark”), Yù Guì (玉桂, “Jade Cinnamon”). Source “Tang Ben Cao” (《唐本草》) Origin The dry bark and branch bark of the … Read more
Coix Seed (Yì Yǐ Rén) Pinyin Yì Yǐ Rén Aliases Jiě Lì (解蠡), Qǐ Shí (起实), Gàn Mǐ (赣米), Gǎn Mǐ (感米), Yì Zhū Zi (薏珠子), Huí Huí Mǐ (回回米), Cǎo Zhū Er (草珠儿), Gàn Zhū (赣珠), Yì Mǐ (薏米), Mǐ Rén (米仁), Yì Rén (薏仁), Yǐ Rén (苡仁), Yù Mǐ (玉米), Liù Gǔ Mǐ … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) The Suddenly Popular “Holy Medicine for Sores” Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University / Gao Yanjing As the pandemic continues, the weather is gradually warming, and the footsteps of spring are approaching. In early spring, when everything is still in the stage of revival, a small yellow flower begins to bloom vigorously. … Read more
Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Wen Ruojun、Mei QuanxiMei Quanxi Column Herb Catalog Volume Index Herb Section Volume Twelve The King of Herbs – Ginseng [Shizhen said]: … It is called the essence of the earth, hence the names “earth essence” and “soil essence”. The Guang Wuxing Ji states: During the time … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique health resource in our country, a potentially vast economic resource, a technology resource with original advantages, an excellent cultural resource, and an important ecological resource. Since the time of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs, a wealth of clinical experience has been accumulated over thousands of years, making a … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Fu Ling (Poria), a medicinal fungus that holds an important position in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, has been known alongside the prosperity of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years, it has been a precious medicinal material in TCM, praised as a “divine medicine for all seasons,” its … Read more
Huanglian is the dried rhizome of the plants in the Ranunculaceae family, including Huanglian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huanglian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao), or Yunlian (Coptis teeta Wall.). These three types are commonly referred to as “Weilian,” “Yalian,” and “Yunlian.” They are harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, dried, … Read more
Author: Zhang Li, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Are Jin Yin Hua and Shan Yin Hua the Same? Before 2005, there was no distinction made between Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) and Shan Yin Hua (Mountain Honeysuckle). In southern China, Shan Yin Hua (Southern Jin Yin Hua) was … Read more
Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, seeking help when ill Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) is the dried rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family. It is harvested in summer when the nodes on the stem are prominently protruding and slightly purplish. After removing the soil, it is … Read more