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