Source: Mai Mai Health The following is for reference only; please take under the guidance of a physician. Ba Zhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill) Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage), it … Read more
Anemia, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qi Xue Xu (Qi and Blood Deficiency Anemia), is most commonly caused by nutritional deficiencies, which refer to a lack of essential materials needed for hematopoiesis in the bone marrow. Treatment can involve supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron supplements.Iron-deficiency anemia is a common type … Read more
Codonopsis CODONOPSIS RADIX Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., or its varieties such as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Alias: Lu Dangshen, Shang Dangshen, Dongdang, Liao Dang, Zhong Lingcao. Functions and Indications: Strengthens the spleen … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Dang 2021.3.15 Shen Understanding a Chinese Herb in Three Minutes – 01 – Introduction to Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used medicinal herb in clinical practice, historically referred to as Ren Shen (Ginseng). The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen included Dang Shen in the Ginseng … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow「Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine」 Pharmacy Department, Xi Xiaohu Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen is neutral in nature and has a sweet flavor, entering the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians, it tonifies the middle and benefits Qi, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Ginseng … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture has a long history. Since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food as medicine,” which holds that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and treating diseases. In recent … Read more
The Series of Food and Medicine Origin – Codonopsis Codonopsis Codonopsis (Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family. It has a milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous scars, and the roots are often enlarged, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stem is twining, either sterile or … Read more
Farewell in the mountains, as the sun sets, I close the wooden door.The spring grass will be green next year, will the noble son return?This is from the poem “Farewell” by the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei, where the “noble son” is also an ancient name for a traditional Chinese medicine. Huang Qi (Astragalus) is … Read more
To prevent losing it next time Huang Qi (Astragalus) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. It has a sweet flavor, a warm nature, and is associated with the Spleen and Lung meridians. It is known for its abilities to tonify Qi, strengthen the exterior, promote … Read more
Huang Qi (Astragalus) is a common Chinese medicinal herb known for its detoxifying, anti-swelling, and diuretic properties. It has been used in China for over two thousand years. Most importantly, Huang Qi has the effect of tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, making it a treasure for both men and women with Qi deficiency! Eight … Read more