Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), also known as Job’s Tears, Coix Lacryma-jobi, Chinese Pearl Barley, Hato Mame, Yi Mi, Qi Shi, Yi Zhu Zi, Cao Zhu Zhu, Hui Hui Mi, Mi Ren, and Liuguzai, is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a widely consumed food. It has a sweet, bland, and … Read more
Author: Du Jieying, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital of Zhongshan City Coix seed, commonly known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁) or Job’s tears, is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing … Read more
Honeysuckle, known as Jin Yin Hua (金银花), is a commonly used herb in our daily lives, recognized for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, making it suitable for brewing tea. So, what are the benefits of regularly drinking honeysuckle tea? Here are some key points that friends should understand to avoid misuse that could … Read more
Is your skin dull and yellowish? Is your skin rough, not in your teenage years, and still breaking out? Is your face sagging and lacking elasticity? Are there chloasma spots on your cheekbones, that thick foundation can’t cover? Why is that? Because the facial meridians are blocked, and the flow of Qi and blood is … Read more
For those who choose Gua Sha to regulate their bodies due to heavy internal cold and dampness, there are some common questions: “Is it better to have more petechiae?” “Is petechiae just subcutaneous bleeding?” “Feeling very tired after Gua Sha, does that mean I have depleted my Yang Qi?” “Does Gua Sha only drain and … Read more
1. Dietary Adjustments for Balancing Cold and Heat in the Body If symptoms of both cold and heat appear simultaneously, it indicates a complex constitution of mixed cold and heat. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid excessive consumption of cold and dry foods. Overeating cold foods can harm Yang Qi, while excessive intake of hot … Read more
Six Benefits of Cupping Therapy (1) Relaxes the nervous system, promotes blood circulation, enhances brain nourishment, alleviates shoulder and neck pain, neuralgia, muscle soreness, and migraines. (2) Improves symptoms of insomnia and excessive dreaming, strengthens the mind, and boosts vitality. (3) Enhances mental clarity and alleviates feelings of tension and stagnation. (4) Increases immunity, improves … Read more
Six Benefits of Cupping Therapy 1. Relaxes the nervous system, promotes blood circulation, enhances brain nourishment, alleviates shoulder and neck pain, neuralgia, muscle soreness, and migraines. 2. Improves symptoms of insomnia and excessive dreaming, strengthens the mind, and boosts vitality. 3. Enhances mental clarity and alleviates feelings of tension and stagnation. 4. Increases immunity, improves … Read more