Shudihuang Shudihuang REHMANNIAE RADIX PRAEPARATA 【Source】This product is a processed form of raw Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang).【Preparation】(1) Take raw Rehmannia and stew it with rice wine according to the stewing method (Standard 0213) until the wine is fully absorbed. Remove it, and let it dry until the outer skin’s mucilage is slightly dry, then cut … Read more
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) In times of drought, the crops suffer, and the autumn frost comes early. At the end of the year, there is no food to eat, and one gathers Rehmannia from the fields. What is it used for? To exchange for grain. In the early morning, I go with my hoe, … Read more
Medicinal plasters are a type of external ointment (including ointments, plasters, and adhesive bandages) that historically belonged to the category of “thin applications.” They are made from edible vegetable oils and lead powder or yellow lead, which are processed at high temperatures to create a hard lead ointment base, containing medicinal or herbal extracts. As … Read more
Daily TCM Knowledge at 11:30 Authoritative and high-quality knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Note When it comes to taking Chinese medicine, we often picture a large bowl of thick herbal decoction that patients struggle to drink. This involves the decoction form of Chinese medicine; however, … Read more
With an increasing number of patients drinking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), improper methods of taking the medicine can affect its efficacy. To fully utilize the therapeutic effects of TCM decoctions and avoid adverse reactions, we will introduce the brewing tools, contraindications, and precautions to help the public understand. 01 Brewing Methods for TCM Decoctions – … Read more
Ginger is a common seasoning in the kitchen. However, with the variety of ginger available on the market, many people are concerned about how to choose high-quality, safe, and healthy ginger. Ginger has a wide range of uses in cooking, whether for removing fishy odors or as a spice to complement various ingredients, it plays … Read more
【Name】 Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Glutinosa) 【Source】 From “Bencao Tujing”. “Bencao Tujing”: Dì Huáng, harvested in February and August, the roots are steamed for three to two days until soft, then dried in the sun, known as Shú Dì Huáng; the one dried in the shade is known as Shēng Dì Huáng. 【Pinyin】 Shú Dì … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to see the little starsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM is often perceived in a certain way. However, many people may not know that modern TCM can be prepared in various forms, with pills being one of them.Pills Release and dissolve the medication slowly, prolonging efficacy, reducing toxicity and irritation, and … Read more
Da Mi Wan (大蜜丸) is one of the commonly used traditional pill forms in TCM. The term “honey pill” refers to pills made from finely powdered medicinal herbs combined with honey as a binding agent. Pills weighing 0.5g or more are called Da Mi Wan, while those weighing less than 0.5g are referred to as … Read more
Pills (10 grams is approximately one small bottle cap): The pills made in medical institutions are water honey pills, approximately 0.1 grams per pill. The preparation of pills involves grinding the prescribed medicinal materials into powder or concentrating them into a paste before forming them into pills.Ask a TCM Expert. Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more