Introduction to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) and Its Benefits Over 5000 types of medicinal materials are introduced, sharing the efficacy and functions of one herb each day to help more people understand the knowledge of Chinese medicinal materials~~~ Spreading knowledge of Chinese medicine and promoting traditional Chinese culture! Chinese medicine features unique herbs, and do … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) In a small county in Shanxi—Wuzhai County, there grows a wild medicinal herb that has been revered since the Song Dynasty—Astragalus (Huang Qi). Astragalus can tonify Qi and regulate immunity, serving both medicinal and dietary purposes, with good efficacy and high safety. Many renowned TCM practitioners prefer to use it for healing, … Read more
Introduction:Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a natural product commonly consumed by the public, with folk wisdom suggesting that drinking Astragalus soup can prevent diseases and promote health. This indicates that Astragalus can play a role in disease prevention and health maintenance. Many health enthusiasts, are fond of using Astragalus as an ingredient in soups and porridge. … Read more
Throughout history, many physicians have emphasized the regulation of Qi and blood when using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In terms of Qi tonification, while ginseng is relatively expensive, Huang Qi (Astragalus) is undoubtedly a more accessible Qi-boosting herb. The effects of Huang Qi in tonifying Qi differ from those of ginseng; ginseng primarily focuses on … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) (qí), a medicinal herb, also known as Huang Qi or Bei Qi, is one of the most commonly used herbs in TCM for Qi tonification, with significant efficacy. The medicinal history of Astragalus spans over 2000 years, first documented in the Han Dynasty tomb of Mawangdui in the silk manuscript “Fifty-Two Diseases … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) (Mian Qi; Mian Huang Qi; Huang Qi; Du Zhen; Shu Zhi; Bai Ben; Bai Yao Mian; Huang Shen; Xue Shen; Ren Xian) Astragalus is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus (Huang Qi) or Membranous Astragalus. It can be cultivated or found in the wild. Mongolian Astragalus is mainly produced … Read more
Astragalus, traceable to the silk manuscripts “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas” unearthed from the Han Dynasty tomb at Mawangdui, is listed as a superior herb in the “Shennong’s Herbal Classic.” Li Shizhen elaborated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “Astragalus is yellow in color, symbolizing the long-lasting benefits of supplementation, hence the name ‘Qichang’…” Astragalus is derived … Read more
Ginseng, known as the “King of Herbs,” comes in many varieties, with common types including Bai Shen (White Ginseng), Ye Shan Shen (Wild Mountain Ginseng), and Hong Shen (Red Ginseng). Ginseng has high medicinal value, possessing calming and qi-tonifying properties. Many people use ginseng to make infused water for its nourishing effects. However, not everyone … Read more
Herb Name: Ginseng (Ren Shen), Lin Xia Shen, Zi Hai Alias: Sheng Shai Shan Shen, Yi Shan Shen Harvesting and Processing: Harvested mainly in autumn, cleaned; freeze-dried ginseng is known as “active ginseng” Medicinal Part: Root Origin: Northeastern moving mountain ginseng Family: Araliaceae Original Plant: Ginseng Plant Description: Perennial herbaceous plantHeight 30-60 cm. The main … Read more
GinsengRén Shēn Alias Bàng chuí, Shān shēn, Yuán shēn, Rén xián, Guǐ gài, Tǔ jīng, Shén cǎo, Huáng shēn, Xuè shēn, Dì jīng, Bǎi chǐ chǔ, Hǎi yú, Jīn jǐng yù lán, Hái ér shēn, Bàng cuì, Rén jiē, Yù jīng Effects 补气 (Tonifies Qi), 固脱 (Stabilizes Collapse), 生津 (Generates Fluids), 安神 (Calms the Spirit), … Read more