Word Count: 1129 Reading Time: 3 minutes Thank you for taking the time to read this article. . . Let’s read this article. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, but many people may have heard of it and know it is particularly bitter because of the famous saying “A mute eats … Read more
Key Points for Identifying Huang Lian☝ Premium Chinese Herbal Medicine | Huang Lian Huang Lian is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, Coptis chinensis Franch., Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao, or Coptis teeta Wall. The above three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian”. It is … Read more
【One】Jin Yin Hua (金银花), or Honeysuckle, is the flower bud of Lonicera japonica, known for its beauty as an ornamental plant and its significance as a medicinal herb. The flowers initially bloom white and later turn yellow, with both colors appearing simultaneously on the same plant, hence the name Jin Yin Hua (Gold and Silver … Read more
Author: Zhang Li, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Are Jin Yin Hua and Shan Yin Hua the Same? Before 2005, there was no distinction made between Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) and Shan Yin Hua (Mountain Honeysuckle). In southern China, Shan Yin Hua (Southern Jin Yin Hua) was … Read more
Author: Yi Meng With vines named Mandarin Ducks Not born of human kind Golden flowers between silver stamens Green vines grow in clusters —— Song Dynasty poet Duan Ke: “Honeysuckle” The vine named Mandarin Duck, entwined with deep affection, is because of honeysuckle, always like Mandarin Ducks closely dependent on each other, blooming in pairs … Read more
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) is the dried flower buds or early blooming flowers of the plant Lonicera japonica Thunb, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is harvested in early summer before the flowers bloom and then dried. Jin Yin Hua is sweet and cold in nature; it enters the Lung (Fei), Heart (Xin), and Stomach … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicine herb, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), classified as a superior herb. Dan Shen can dilate coronary arteries, increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reduce blood viscosity, and improve microcirculation, … Read more
Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source｜People’s Daily Overseas Edition Text｜Xiong Jian, Zhao Xiaoxia, Wang Meihua On March 25, the first article of the “Tour of Authentic Medicinal Materials” column published by the People’s Daily Overseas Edition focused on the authentic medicinal material of Sichuan—Chuan Xiong: “The Premier Medicinal Herb of Sichuan”. The full … Read more
In daily life, it is inevitable to experience bumps and bruises, and sometimes we may encounter minor accidents, making injuries a common occurrence. Therefore, today I will introduce several traditional Chinese medicines that activate blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain, so that you can be prepared for emergencies. Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation, Reducing … Read more
Have you heard of Bai Shao (White Peony)? It is an essential component of the Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) used in stewed duck soup, a common ingredient in popular herbal face masks, and a well-known remedy for nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, with over two thousand years of medicinal history. Additionally, it is … Read more