The winter, when all things lie dormant, is the best time to nourish and strengthen the body. When it comes to “nourishing,” people often think of various precious “tonics,” but many common medicinal materials and food ingredients, when used properly, can achieve the same nourishing effects. This week, we introduce the “nourishing herb” Shudi Huang. … Read more
Nourishing the Heart: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is the Essential Herb for Women’s Health Angelica Sinensis (scientific name: Angelica sinensis), also known as Dong Gui, is a vital herb for women. It is traditionally used to nourish the blood and is associated with the idea of longing for a partner, hence … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) Also known as Gan Gui, Qin Na, Xi Dang Gui, Min Dang Gui, Jin Dang Gui, Dang Gui Shen, Han Gui Wei, Dang Gui Qu, and Tu Dang Gui, it is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.4-1 meter. The flowering period is from June to July, and the … Read more
When suffering from anemia, individuals often need to consume foods that can quickly nourish the blood to alleviate symptoms. So, what are the fastest ways to replenish blood in cases of anemia? How to Quickly Nourish Blood in Anemia 1. Carrots Carrots are rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and contain carotene, which is extremely … Read more
Click the blue text above “Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum” to follow Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used herb in health-preserving dishes, but how much do you know about it? Its name contains the character “shen,” which raises the question of whether it is related to Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Xi Yang … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) appears as oval or round thick slices, with a yellow-brown or gray-yellow surface, and a yellow-white or yellow-brown cross-section, featuring cracks or chrysanthemum patterns, with a light yellow center. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Dang Shen is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, primarily found in … Read more
Dang Shen Encyclopedia 【Source】 The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen, Suhua Dangshen, or Chuan Dangshen. 【Related Names】 Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang. 【Properties and Channels】 Sweet, neutral. Enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. 【Characteristics】 Dang Shen is sweet and nourishing, neither drying nor greasy, and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, also known asLu Dang, Tai Dang, and is a perennial herbaceous plant. [Source]: The dried root of the Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Codonopsis tangshen or Codonopsis lanceolata. Harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. [Properties and Channels]: Sweet, neutral. … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 【Scientific Name】Dang Shen 【Alias】Huang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shang Dang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, Zhong Ling Cao. 【Preparation】This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, or its varieties such … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), the sacred herb for tonifying Qi, is referred to by Li Shizhen as the “king of tonics.” It has the effects of tonifying the spleen and lung Qi, lifting Yang, benefiting the Wei (defensive) Qi, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration, nourishing blood and invigorating circulation. … Read more