This official WeChat account is managed by the Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) refers to the dried rhizomes of the perennial herbaceous plants Atractylodes lancea and Atractylodes macrocephala. It has a pungent, bitter, and warm nature, … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Lu Dangshen, Tai Dangshen, and Fangshen, is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, which belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It was included in the list of food-medicine homologous substances in 2018.Today, let us delve into the benefits and combination formulas of Codonopsis!Characteristics The root has dense ring-like transverse wrinkles … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture has a long history. Since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food as medicine,” which holds that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and treating diseases. In recent … Read more
Dang Shen Codonopsis Radix Source The source is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as the variety Suhua Dangshen (C. pilosula Nannf. var. (Nannf.) L.T. Shen) or Chuan Dangshen (C. tangshen Oliv.). Aliases Shang Dangshen, Fengfeng Dangshen, Huangshen, and Fangdang. Distribution and Growth Environment It is distributed in Northeast China, … Read more
1. Characteristics of the Medicine and Its Properties Huang Qi (Astragalus) is white on the outside and yellow on the inside. In terms of symbolism, white corresponds to metal, and yellow corresponds to earth, so it can be understood that the white color enters the lungs, while the yellow color enters the spleen. From the … Read more
Click “Muzi Health Talks” to follow discussions on TCM, dietary therapy, and health preservation. Ren Shen (Ginseng) is the dried root of the plant Panax ginseng, belonging to the Araliaceae family. This refers to the Northeast Ginseng that we commonly use. What are the functions of Ren Shen (Ginseng)? We all know that Ren Shen … Read more
When it comes to Ginseng (Ren Shen), many friends are very familiar with it. It is the best tonic for Qi, with the fastest replenishment speed, the best effects, and the most comprehensive range of benefits. Since ancient times, ginseng has been a top-tier supplement, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great … Read more
Ginseng (Rénshēn) is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Araliaceae family. The wild variety is known as wild ginseng (Yěshānshēn), while the cultivated variety is referred to as garden ginseng (Yuánshēn). It is primarily produced in the northeastern provinces of China, with the highest quality and yield found in Fusong County, Jilin … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) Source This product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng, belonging to the Araliaceae family. Related Names Mountain Ginseng (Shan Shen), Korean Ginseng (Gao Li Shen), Garden Ginseng (Yuan Shen), Transplanted Mountain Ginseng (Yi Shan Shen), Red Ginseng (Hong Shen), Edge Ginseng (Bian Tiao Shen), Sugar Ginseng (Tang … Read more
Many people today are constantly thinking about how to eliminate dampness, feeling as though the dampness in their bodies cannot be completely removed. In fact, this is because they lack the step of Qi supplementation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: “Qi can move water; Qi can promote the metabolism of body … Read more