Introduction Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is known for its ability to alleviate various ailments, a concept originating from the Song Dynasty physician Xǔ Shūwēi. Xǔ Shūwēi, who had a penchant for drinking, damaged his spleen and stomach, leading to spleen deficiency and the inability to transform dampness. Atractylodes, being warm and bitter in nature, can awaken the … Read more
Source: Classical Chinese Medicine Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Its functions include drying dampness, strengthening the Spleen, dispelling wind and cold, and improving vision. It is used for abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, wind-cold colds, and … Read more
Editor’s Note Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) were historically referred to collectively as “Zhu”. Over time, they have been distinguished as separate medicinal herbs. The only difference in their names is a single character, which in Chinese can imply color, leading some to mistakenly believe they are the same herb. In … Read more
Atractylodes is primarily used for conditions of Qi deficiency and excessive dampness or phlegm, and can treat symptoms such as decreased appetite and loose stools. Atractylodes is a medicinal herb that has the properties of promoting Qi, relieving pain, strengthening the spleen, and eliminating dampness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers its nature to be slightly … Read more
It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Ma Yuan fought in Jiaozhi (equivalent to most of Guangdong, Guangxi, and northern and central Vietnam). Due to the humid and hot climate of the southern mountains, which caused miasma to spread, Ma Yuan and his soldiers often consumed Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren). After … Read more
【Color Illustrated Guide】A complete illustrated guide to Chinese herbal medicine from the classic medical text, “Bencao Gangmu”Ba Er Ge General Store30Purchase The effects and functions of Coix Seed (Yiyiren): Coix Seed, also known as Job’s Tears, is effective in strengthening the spleen and draining dampness, alleviating pain and diarrhea. It is used to treat edema, … Read more
The Complete Collection of Old Remedies to Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In daily life, many people often suffer from gastrointestinal issues, which are often due to dampness in the body. So, what can we eat to eliminate dampness? The correct answer is — Fu Ling (Poria)! Fu Ling has been … Read more
Click the blue text ★ NEWS ★ Follow us ★ Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Poria (Fu Ling) ★ Poria (Fu Ling) Poria is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It has the effects of promoting urination and leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, calming the mind, … Read more
Poria Ling Family: Polyporaceae Scientific Name:Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf Common Names:Also known as:Fu Tu, Fu Ling, Fu Ren, Fu Tu, Song Yu, Jiang Chen Fu Tai, Yun Ling, Song Ling Morphological Characteristics:The typical form is its sclerotium. It is often irregularly shaped, spherical, flat, elongated, or oval, varying in size from as small as a … Read more
In the previous issue, we discussed Tufuling (Earth Poria), to avoid confusion, this issue will focus on Fuling (Poria). 伏苓 (Fuling) 【Morphological Characteristics】 It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos. It appears irregular in shape, either spherical or in clumps. The outer skin is thin and rough, ranging from brownish-yellow to dark … Read more