肉桂 (Ròuguì) also known as 桂皮 (Guìpí), 官桂 (Guānguì), and 牡桂 (Mǔguì). This product is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum tree from the Lauraceae family, harvested in autumn and dried in the shade. It can be used both as medicine and food, commonly found as a spice in kitchens. 肉桂 (Ròuguì): Spicy, Sweet, and … Read more
Today |Herb Discussion JIN RI BEN CAO SHUO Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Cang Zhu has a bitter taste, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It belongs to the Spleen (Pi) and Stomach (Wei) meridians. It is indicated for the treatment of wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, dead muscle, spasms, jaundice, stops sweating, clears heat, and aids digestion. … Read more
Today |Herbal Discussion JIN RI BEN CAO SHUO Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Coix seed is sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, liver, stomach, and large intestine meridians. It is indicated for muscle spasms, inability to bend or stretch, rheumatic pain, promoting qi, benefiting the stomach and intestines, reducing … Read more
Recently, the weather in Guangdong has beenalternating between returning to humidity and cooling down. During the “returning to humidity” days, everything feels “damp”. Is our body the same? Here are four ways to check if there is dampness in your body: 1 Check the tongue coating.Stick out your tongue and observe; if the coating is … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) has a sweet taste, a slightly warm nature, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to nourish blood, enrich yin, and replenish essence and marrow. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, its functions are described as: … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) is the root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It is also known as Qin Gui (秦归), Yun Gui (云归), Xi Dang Gui (西当归), and Min Dang Gui (岷当归). It has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. It is commonly used for conditions such … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Weekly One Herb — Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Gulin County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Recognize one herb, feel the charm of TCM culture Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dong Shen or Shan Shen. It … Read more