The Efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Treating Night Blindness

The Efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Treating Night Blindness

Maoshan, a place known for its association with Taoist priests, is the famous mountain where the Daoist masters Ge Hong and Tao Hongjing practiced alchemy and cultivation.Since ancient times, the Dao and medicine have been inseparable; in the eyes of TCM practitioners, Maoshan is also the birthplace of high-quality Cang Zhu (Atractylodes).During the Southern Dynasties, … Read more

Understanding the Medicinal Properties of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

Understanding the Medicinal Properties of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Cang Zhu is derived from the dried rhizomes of the Asteraceae family plants, either Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Classical Texts Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing states: “Used in decoction, long-term … Read more

The Different Effects of Raw and Cooked Coix Seed

The Different Effects of Raw and Cooked Coix Seed

Editor’s Note Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is also a food-medicine dual-purpose ingredient. It can strengthen the spleen and drain dampness, relieve pain and diarrhea, clear heat and expel pus, and promote urination without harming the body’s vital energy. It supplements spleen qi without being greasy, … Read more

Understanding Coix Seed: The Confusion Between ‘Yi Mi’ and ‘Yi Yi’

Understanding Coix Seed: The Confusion Between ‘Yi Mi’ and ‘Yi Yi’

Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a well-known medicinal food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), praised for its rich nutritional value and referred to as the “king of cereal health supplements.” It is commonly used in daily life, often made into a porridge suitable for all ages, and has now become an important ingredient in … Read more

Coix Seed: A Premium Diuretic and Anti-Cancer Herb

Coix Seed: A Premium Diuretic and Anti-Cancer Herb

Coix Seed: A Premium Diuretic and Anti-Cancer Herb Coix seed (Yìyǐrén), the seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, is also known as Job’s tears. The grains of coix seed are plump, white, and clean, with a soft and glutinous texture. They are rich in starch, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins, making them a … Read more

Knowledge of Medicinal Foods – Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

Knowledge of Medicinal Foods - Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

Coix seed is one of the earliest staple foods used by the Chinese and is also the most effective diuretic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), representing a brilliant pearl in Huaxia culture.Archaeological analysis of relics from the Hemudu site has revealed that coix seeds have a history of over 6000 years. At least since the … Read more

Understanding Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Scientific Name】Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Aliases】Job’s tears, coix, adlay, Chinese pearl barley, and other regional names. 【Preparation】 1. Coix Seed: Take the raw material, remove the husk and impurities, and … Read more

Fuling (Poria) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Fuling (Poria) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

百 草 经 弘扬中医药文化 传播中医药知识 茯 苓 Ancient scholars believed that Fuling (Poria) is a spiritual entity transformed from the essence of pine trees, possessing the characteristic of concealment, hence the name “Fuling” (伏灵). The Shennong Bencao Jing lists Fuling as a superior herb: it has a sweet and neutral flavor, growing in the valleys … Read more

10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Strengthening the Spleen, Clearing Heat, and Eliminating Dampness

10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Strengthening the Spleen, Clearing Heat, and Eliminating Dampness

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the “Six Evils” are referred to as “wind, cold, summer heat, dryness, dampness, and fire.” Among these, dampness is considered the most common and difficult to eliminate. If dampness is not removed, it can lead to spleen and stomach disharmony and obstructed transformation and transportation, resulting in symptoms such as … Read more

How to Eliminate Dampness: Top 5 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Quick Relief from Dampness

How to Eliminate Dampness: Top 5 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Quick Relief from Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ What to Do About Excess Dampness: Top Five TCM Medicines for Dampness Elimination In TCM, “dampness” is one of the “six excesses” (wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, fire), which refers to a series of diseases and symptoms caused by damp evil, … Read more