In honor of Huang Yuanyu! 。 Golden ChamberSuspension ExplanationVolume One Organs and Meridians Sixteen Chapters The organs and meridians are hidden and invisible, yet their external manifestations are evident. For instance, symptoms such as sound, odor, color, pulse, cold, heat, pain, itching, emotions like joy, anger, love, and hate, as well as excretion, drinking, and … Read more
Click above to follow “Learn TCM“! Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), which only mentions “Zhu” without distinguishing between Cang and Bai (White Atractylodes). Later, in Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu by Tao Hongjing, a distinction is made between Chi (Red) and … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Ma Yuan fought in Jiaozhi (equivalent to present-day 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 Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed). After … Read more
Grain Rain/ Rain Nourishes All Grains According to legend, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the southern regions were plagued by miasma. General Ma Yuan, under the orders of Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, embarked on a campaign to Jiaozhi (now parts of Guangdong and northern Vietnam) to quell the southern rebellion. Due to the … Read more
【Properties】Sweet; bland, slightly cold 【Meridians】Spleen; Lung; Kidney (What does it mean to feel nostalgic about Coix Seed?)Coix Seed is a well-known medicinal and edible material. When Coix Seed is mentioned, one can easily envision its round and plump appearance, and even imagine the aroma of a soup made with coix, winter melon, and pork bones. … Read more
Alias:Jie Li, Qi Ying, Gan Mi, Gan Mi, Yi Zhu Zi, Hui Hui Mi, Cao Zhu Er, Gan Zhu, Yi Mi, Mi Ren, Yi Ren, Yi Ren, Yu Ma, Liu Gu Mi, Zhu Zhu Mi, Yao Yu Mi, Shui Yu Mi, Gou Zi Mi, Yu Mi, Yi Mi Historical Sources:Grown in Zhen Ding Ping Ze … Read more
— Issue 97 — Yiyiren (Coix Seed) SEMEN COICIS Introduction: The famous poet Su Shi from the Tang and Song dynasties wrote a poem: “Fubo rice with coix seed, the imperial pestilence is transmitted well. It can eliminate the poison of the five streams, but cannot save the harm of slander.” This describes the coix … Read more
Click on the top“Herbal Medicine Handbook”, then click“Follow” Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches you to recognize Chinese herbs, secret formulas, and folk remedies. Everyone should have a copy, it’s rare! Yi Yi Ren Yi Yi Ren, the name of the herb, refers to the dried mature seeds of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the … Read more
Source: The mature seeds of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Gramineae family. Properties: Sweet, bland, slightly cold Functions: Strengthens the spleen, promotes diuresis, and drains pus Dosage: Oral administration: decoction, 10-30 grams. This herb is mild in nature, requiring larger doses and prolonged use. It should be stir-fried for strengthening the spleen, while … Read more
Coix Seed, also known as Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, and Gou Zi Mi. It is an annual or perennial herb. Characteristics: The dried seeds are round or oval, with a wider and slightly flat base, and a blunt round top. They measure 5-7 mm in length and about 3-5 mm in width. … Read more