Rehmannia glutinosa (熟地黄, Shú Dì Huáng) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), derived from the dried root of the plant. After processing, impurities are removed, and the root is cleaned, steamed, and then dried or simmered until dry. It has a sweet taste and a slightly warm nature, and it enters … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is one of the commonly used tonic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), belonging to the Campanulaceae family. As a traditional herbal material, Codonopsis is mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, and other regions. Its root is used as a medicinal material and possesses various medicinal values and effects. … Read more
Click the blue WeChat name above ↑↑ Follow Kangmei Pharmaceutical for daily health-related information. Astragalus (Huang Qi) is well-known to everyone. Its oval cross-section displays alternating yellow and white colors, with a yellow-white outer ring and a pale yellow center featuring radial patterns and cracks resembling a blooming chrysanthemum. When smelled, it has a faint … Read more
Astragalus, a herb that may be unfamiliar to many, is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Particularly, its efficacy when brewed in water is extensive. Its primary pharmacological action is to “tonify Qi and stabilize the exterior,” and it can also “promote diuresis” and “expel toxins to promote tissue regeneration.” So, what are the benefits … Read more
Author: Zhu Haiqing, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb and one of the most important tonics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In daily life, we often encounter health enthusiasts who use Astragalus as a health supplement, but sometimes people ask me, “Pharmacist Zhu, … Read more