The Perfect Match: Poria and Hawthorn for Health Benefits

The Perfect Match: Poria and Hawthorn for Health Benefits

In our daily lives, we often encounter various health concerns, and how to alleviate these issues through simple, practical, and cost-effective methods has become a topic of interest for many. Today, I would like to introduce a traditional practice passed down from our ancestors, which is to use dried Shan Zha (Hawthorn) paired with Fu … Read more

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is the fruit of the plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. It contains a large number of phenolic compounds, natural saponins, and flavonoids, making it an outstanding medicinal herb. Its primary function is to clear heat and detoxify, and it can be used for the treatment of various diseases. Its medicinal … Read more

The Compendium of Materia Medica: A Collection of Jokes!

The Compendium of Materia Medica: A Collection of Jokes!

This article is adapted from: The Cry in My Heart Although medical texts are said to be life-saving books, they are often lifeless, leaving readers with a sense of blandness and distaste. When faced with vibrant life, medical practitioners and literary figures are entirely different; the former must strip away all poetic elements, using a … Read more

The Story of “Bencao Gangmu”: The King of Herbs – Ginseng

The Story of "Bencao Gangmu": The King of Herbs - Ginseng

Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Wen Ruojun、Mei QuanxiMei Quanxi Column Herb Catalog Volume Index Herb Section Volume Twelve The King of Herbs – Ginseng [Shizhen said]: … It is called the essence of the earth, hence the names “earth essence” and “soil essence”. The Guang Wuxing Ji states: During the time … Read more

Daily Herb: 42 – Safflower, Do You Know Its Origins?

Daily Herb: 42 - Safflower, Do You Know Its Origins?

Safflower (Honghua), known in ancient times as Red-Blue Flower, is red in color, but how can it also be blue? To clarify this, I researched many documents and couldn’t figure it out yesterday, but today I finally understand… Safflower (Honghua) is an annual herb from the Asteraceae family, growing nearly one meter tall, with spiny … Read more