Many Chinese herbs can be easily confused just by their names, and even some experienced doctors may not fully understand them. Today, Master Huang will discuss those commonly confused Chinese herbs and see if you have made similar mistakes. 1. Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) Many people mistakenly believe that Gan … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ginger is generally classified into two types: Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger). The use of these two forms in TCM formulas is very specific; certain formulas can only use dried ginger, while others can only use fresh ginger, and they cannot be interchanged. So, what are … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Food and medicine share the same source The foods we consume daily primarily provide us with nutrition and energy, as well as the ability to prevent and treat diseases. Since ancient times, China has had a long-standing history of dietary health practices, and some health foods are … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations is here, a must-have for your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for flexible application in … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine Effects and Indications Ma Huang (Ephedra) Induces sweating and releases the exterior: Wind-cold exterior syndrome Disperses lung qi and relieves wheezing: Wheezing and coughing due to lung qi not dispersing Promotes urination and reduces swelling: Edema with exterior syndrome Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) Releases the exterior and relieves muscle aches: Wind-cold exterior … Read more
1、Ma Huang (Ephedra): A key herb for inducing sweating and releasing the exterior. It is primarily used for treating lung qi obstruction with cough and wheezing. 2、Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica): A key herb for treating Yangming headache. 3、Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower): A key herb for treating nasal congestion, headache, and runny nose. 4、Zi Su … Read more