Coix seed (Yìyǐrén) has a certain effect on treating acute attacks of gouty arthritis, effectively alleviating symptoms. Its mechanism of action is through the inhibition of C5a and leukotriene B4, which suppresses the chemotactic action of various leukocytes, thereby improving arthritis symptoms. It is also safe and has no toxic side effects.Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén)【Properties and … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is sweet and bland in flavor, slightly cold in nature, and is known for its ability to promote diuresis and reduce swelling, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, relax the muscles and alleviate pain, as well as clear heat and … Read more
Yi Yi Ren Yi Yi Ren, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried mature seeds of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and the seeds are separated from the husk, yellow-brown seed coat, and impurities. … Read more
1. What are the Side Effects of Coix Seed? Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), Yi Mi, and other names, is a commonly used Chinese herb and a widely consumed food. Coix seed is highly nutritious and is hailed as the “King of Gramineous Plants”. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing classifies … Read more
Poria and Red Peony Tea Ingredients: 5g Poria (Fu Ling), 3g Red Peony (Chi Shao), 3g Flower Tea. Method: Brew with 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes, then drink until the flavor is mild. Function: Strengthens the spleen and promotes urination, invigorates blood. Indications: Edema; blood stasis; ear-related dizziness. Source: Traditional medicinal tea formula. Poria … Read more
（Network Image） Food Code Fu Ling (Poria), also known as Chuan Ling, An Ling, Min Ling, Song Shu, Song Ling, Yu Ling, Bai Ling, Geng Pen, Yu Ling, Song Fu Ling, Song Bai Yu, Bu Si Qu, Song Mu Shu, Wan Ling Jing, etc., is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which belongs … Read more
The Efficacy and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)： Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is the root of several plants in the Campanulaceae family, including common codonopsis, smooth-flowered codonopsis, Sichuan codonopsis, tubular-flowered codonopsis, globular-flowered codonopsis, and gray-haired codonopsis. Codonopsis has the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, and benefiting qi and fluids. It is primarily used … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicine that belongs to the category of Qi-tonifying herbs. It has a sweet flavor and a neutral nature, with effects that tonify Qi and essence, nourish blood and yin, generate fluids and quench thirst, and strengthen the spleen and heart. Using Dang Shen in medicinal preparations or … Read more
Dang Shen (党参) In the Taihang Mountain region, there is a local chronicle, “Qingliang Mountain Chronicle,” which records that after the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, all the trees in the Shangdang area were cut down. Ginseng grows in shaded areas, and without trees, ginseng lost its habitat, leading to a significant decrease in … Read more
Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family, has milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous scars, and the roots are often large, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stem is twining, either sterile or flowering at the tip, with yellow-green or yellow-white flowers. The leaves are alternate on … Read more