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Summary of the Cold, Hot, Warm, and Neutral Properties of Common Chinese Herbs

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Summary of the Cold, Hot, Warm, and Neutral Properties of Common Chinese Herbs

The “Yao Xing Fu”, also known as “Su Wen Chao” or “Mai Jue Chao”, is an ancient text whose authorship remains unknown. It is believed to have originated during the Jin and Yuan dynasties and serves as an introductory book for beginners in Chinese herbal medicine. This book categorizes 248 commonly used Chinese herbs into … Read more

The Four Qi Hidden in Medicine and Food

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The Four Qi Hidden in Medicine and Food

The “Four Qi” originally referred to the “Qi of the Four Seasons” and gradually evolved to signify the perception of the cold and heat of food, ultimately transforming into the cold and heat properties of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the Four Qi consists of four different medicinal properties: cold (han), … Read more