The Difference of a Character Series (Part II)

The Difference of a Character Series (Part II)

Fu Ling 茯苓 Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling VS Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling, commonly known as Yun Ling, Song Ling, and Fu Ling, is widely recognized for its extensive benefits throughout the four seasons, and was praised by ancient scholars as a “divine medicine for all seasons.” In traditional Chinese medicine, there is also … Read more

Effective Methods to Eliminate Dampness with Four Traditional Chinese Herbs

Effective Methods to Eliminate Dampness with Four Traditional Chinese Herbs

Effective methods to eliminate dampness with four traditional Chinese herbs, clearing dampness from top to bottom, inside and out! As the saying goes, “A thousand cold ailments are easy to remove, but dampness is hard to eliminate.” Dampness is one of the six pernicious influences (liuyin) and excessive dampness can cause significant harm to the … Read more

The Art of Medicinal Soup: Seven Practical Combinations for Enhanced Efficacy

The Art of Medicinal Soup: Seven Practical Combinations for Enhanced Efficacy

(Image source: Baidu Images) When it comes to making soup, it is deeply ingrained in the culture of Guangdong. The locals emphasize the concept of “药食同源” (yào shí tóng yuán), meaning that food and medicine share the same source. Guangdong’s famous soups are known for their medicinal properties, and by adding certain herbs according to … Read more

10 Dietary Therapies to Strengthen the Spleen and Clear Damp-Heat for Health

10 Dietary Therapies to Strengthen the Spleen and Clear Damp-Heat for Health

After the Grain Rain (Guyu) solar term, temperatures rise and precipitation increases, making it difficult for the body to expel dampness. If dietary and lifestyle habits are not monitored, the combination of internal heat and dampness can lead to damp-heat. This can trigger joint pain and lower back pain in the elderly, or asthma attacks, … Read more