Bai Shao (White Peony) The root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. from the family Paeoniaceae, primarily produced in Zhejiang, Anhui, and Sichuan provinces. First recorded in the “Bencao Jing Jizhu”. The “Shennong Bencao Jing” states: “It is used for abdominal pain caused by evil qi, stops pain, promotes urination, and benefits qi.” Properties: Bitter, … Read more
Daily Herb Study 熟 地 黄 补 血 壹 Introduction to Chinese Medicine Also known as: Shu Di, Da Shu Di, Huai Shu Di, Di Sui, Jiu Di, Shu Bian. Taste and Properties: Sweet, slightly warm. Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Functions: Tonifies blood, nourishes yin, benefits essence, fills marrow. Category: Blood tonics Rehmannia … Read more
Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum) This product is the dried rhizome of the plant Yu Zhu, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is mainly produced in Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces. … Read more