Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Among the clearing heat and detoxifying herbs used for treating warm diseases, Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is often used in conjunction with Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle), as seen in formulas like Yin Qiao San (Yin Qiao Powder) and Yin Qiao Bai Hu Tang (Yin Qiao White Tiger Decoction). Although these two herbs have … Read more
连翘 (Lian Qiao) 连翘 (Lian Qiao) is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, and when paired with the honeysuckle (金银花, Jin Yin Hua) we introduced last time, it forms a classic combination. The well-known formula“银翘散 (Yin Qiao San)” is named after this pairing. In the system of Chinese herbal medicine, Lian Qiao is considered a … Read more
Today, let’s talk about a beautiful and magical plant—Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). Many friends are likely familiar with Jin Yin Hua, especially in summer when many enjoy brewing a cup of Jin Yin Hua tea to cool off. So, what are the magical effects of Jin Yin Hua? It is not just a simple “cool … Read more
Introduction to the Herb Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) is not only a beautiful ornamental plant but also an important medicinal herb. The flowers are initially white and later turn yellow, with both colors blooming simultaneously on the same plant, hence the name Honeysuckle, or “two flowers” or “mandarin duck flower.” The entire plant can be … Read more
Daoist Physician Lao Ding Discusses Medical PrinciplesObserving and Practicing in Daily LifeClick the phonetic symbol above to listen, or log in to “Ximalaya” to searchHoneysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), blooms from late March to April and continues into summer, with a faint fragrance and red-tipped flowers. When first opened, the flowers are white, turning yellow after … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) is a commonly used medicinal and edible material known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify. Many people are accustomed to using it to brew tea for heat relief. Honeysuckle, also known as Shuang Hua (Double Flower) or Ren Dong Hua (Lonicera Flower), refers to the dried flower buds or … Read more
Author | Born Like the Wind Editor | Spring Breeze Reviewed | Xiao YePreviously, an uncle in my family caught a cold, constantly having yellow nasal discharge, nasal congestion, a sore throat, and a burning sensation during urination. He took many medications with little effect; I noticed they were all for dispersing wind-cold. Upon examining … Read more
Discussing Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Path to Medicine Click to play the audio course Hello everyone! Today we will explain the third episode of “Understanding Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)” focusing on wind-heat cold. Many people consider a cold to be trivial, thinking it will resolve in a few days, … Read more
Editor’s Note: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), common colds are classified into three categories: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Dampness. Today, we will discuss Wind-Heat Cold. The nature of Wind-Heat Cold is distinctly different from that of Wind-Cold, and in the early stages, many symptoms are similar to Wind-Cold, making accurate differentiation challenging, even for skilled TCM … Read more
The symptoms of wind-heat cough include nasal congestion and runny nose, initially with clear nasal discharge, later turning into yellow, thick mucus, with a sensation of heat in the nose, sneezing, a heavy voice, fever, aversion to wind, sweating, dry or bitter mouth, cough with thick phlegm, and in severe cases, dry throat pain, hoarseness, … Read more