TCM formulas

Three Effective Blood-Boosting Formulas for Vitality and Radiance

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Three Effective Blood-Boosting Formulas for Vitality and Radiance

Click on the above“CC Health V Path”, then click“Follow” Traditional Chinese Medicine experts and masters discuss health and wellness Free subscription, essential for health and wellness! “Blood-Boosting Agents” Indications:Blood deficiency syndrome. Main Symptoms:Pale complexion, dizziness, pale lips and nails, palpitations, insomnia, pale tongue with thin pulse, or irregular menstruation in women, light flow with pale … Read more

The First Formula for Nourishing Blood

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The First Formula for Nourishing Blood

Editor’s Note The Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is a classic formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for nourishing and replenishing blood, recorded in the Song Dynasty’s Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang. It is widely used for conditions related to blood deficiency in obstetrics and gynecology. Currently, during the cold winter … Read more

Seven Effective Formulas for Nourishing Blood: It’s Not Difficult!

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Seven Effective Formulas for Nourishing Blood: It's Not Difficult!

All combinations of herbs used to nourish and replenish blood for treating blood deficiency syndromes are collectively referred to as blood tonics (补血剂). This type of formula is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, pale complexion, pale lips, brittle nails, palpitations, insomnia, dry stools, irregular menstrual cycles in women, light and pale menstrual … Read more

Weekly Discussion on Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Benefits of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

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Weekly Discussion on Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Benefits of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

In the “Ben Cao Zheng Yi” (Correct Meaning of Materia Medica), it is stated that “Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is not very different from Ren Shen (Ginseng). Its most valuable qualities are that it strengthens the spleen without causing dryness, nourishes the stomach yin without creating dampness, moistens the lungs without causing cold, nourishes the … Read more

Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen (党参), Dang Ren Shen (党人参), Lu Dang (潞党), Huang Shen (黄参), and Shi Tou Shen (狮头参), is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen, or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. from the Campanulaceae family. Medicinal Properties: Nature and Taste: Sweet, … Read more

Astragalus: A Comprehensive Guide

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Astragalus: A Comprehensive Guide

Astragalus Encyclopedia 【Source】Root of the leguminous herbaceous plants Mongolian Astragalus (Huang Qi) and Membranous Astragalus. 【Related Names】Huang Qi, Mu Qi, Mian Huang Qi, Wang Sun, Jian Qi, Dai San, Dai Shen, Du Shen, Ji Cao, Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Bai Yao Mian, Du Gen. 【Taste and Properties】Sweet, slightly warm. Enters the Lung and Spleen meridians. … Read more

Astragalus (Huang Qi) – A Comprehensive Overview

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Astragalus (Huang Qi) - A Comprehensive Overview

Astragalus (Huang Qi) is the dried root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. Harvested in spring and autumn, the roots are cleaned of fibrous roots and root tips, then dried. 【Aliases】: Mian Qi, Huang Qi, Du Shen, Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Bai Yao Mian, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Astragalus Root (Huang Qi)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Astragalus Root (Huang Qi)

Huang QiHuánɡ Qí Alias Mian Qi, Mian Huang Qi, Huang Qi Functions Tonifies Qi and stabilizes the exterior, promotes tissue regeneration. Indicated for deficiency with spontaneous sweating, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the rectum, uterine prolapse, chronic nephritis, deficiency with edema, chronic ulcers, and non-healing sores. English Name RADIX ASTRAGALI First Recorded In Toxicity Meridians Lung … Read more

Understanding Ginseng: Benefits and Consumption Methods

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Understanding Ginseng: Benefits and Consumption Methods

Introduction to the Herb 1 Ginseng slices are made from the dried roots and rhizomes of the plant Panax ginseng (人参, rén shēn). Ginseng has a sweet flavor and is known for its ability to greatly replenish vital energy (元气, yuán qì). For many medical practitioners, ginseng is often the first herbal remedy they encounter. … Read more

The Marvelous Uses of Ginseng!

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The Marvelous Uses of Ginseng!

Ginseng is bitter and sweet, red and warm, white and clear, greatly tonifying the original qi. It alleviates thirst, benefits qi and generates fluids, and strengthens the heart. (1) Traditional Uses Ginseng is slightly warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and enters the spleen and heart-lung meridians. Its effects include greatly tonifying … Read more