Respecting the Medical Way ● Helping the World In the ancient theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yang Qi is metaphorically compared to the sun within the body, warming our physical form and warding off external pathogenic factors. Once Yang Qi is deficient, our bodies become sensitive to cold, our resistance weakens, and we become … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) 1 Introduction Cinnamon, also known as Cassia, Chinese cinnamon, or Yu Gui, is characterized by its thin bark, thick flesh, purple-red cross-section, high oil content, strong aroma, and slightly sweet and spicy flavor. The best quality is one that leaves no residue when chewed. Cinnamon was first recorded in the Shennong Bencao … Read more
Daily Herb: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Alias: Chi Zhu, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. Source: This herb is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant Mao Cang Zhu or Bei Cang Zhu from the Asteraceae family. Properties: Pungent, bitter, warm. Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Liver. Functions: Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind and cold, brightens the … Read more
Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), also known as Yi Mi, is one of the commonly used medicinal materials that serves both medicinal and culinary purposes. The medicinal use of Yi Yi Ren was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, noting its effectiveness in treating rheumatic pain, promoting qi, and eliminating dampness. Long-term … Read more
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed, Coix lacryma-jobi, or Pearl barley, belongs to the grass family and can be found in most supermarkets. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Job’s Tears to have a sweet, bland, and cool nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis. It … 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
Safflower (Honghua), also known as Red Flower or Thistle Flower, belongs to the Asteraceae family and the genus Carthamus. It has a distinctive aroma and a slightly bitter taste. The best quality is characterized by long petals, bright red color, and soft texture. 1. Cardiac Inhibition Safflower has an inhibitory effect on the heart, slowing … Read more
Health Treasure: “Red Gold” Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science _ ——Huanghua (Safflower) Safflower is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are tubular and measure 1-2 cm in length, with a surface that is yellow-red or red. The corolla tube is elongated and has five lobes at … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family, characterized by its warm nature and pungent taste, and it is associated with the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Pericardium (Xinbao) meridians.Chuanxiong is known for its aromatic and dispersive properties, warming and unblocking the blood vessels. It can both invigorate blood and … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in summer, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then dried further, removing the fibrous roots. Properties: Pungent, Warm Functions: Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain Indications: Blood stasis and qi stagnation pain … Read more