Sangbaipi: The Dried Root Bark of Morus alba L.
Sangbaipi: The Dried Root Bark of Morus alba L.

Sangbaipi, also known as Sanggenbaipi, Sangpi, and Sanggenpi, is mentioned in "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is the dried root bark of the mulberry plant, Morus alba L. The roots are harvested from late

December 11, 2023
Xiatian Gao: A Traditional Beef Paste with Nourishing Properties
Xiatian Gao: A Traditional Beef Paste with Nourishing Properties

Xiatian Gao is recorded in "Han Shi Yi Tong". It is a paste made by simmering the meat of Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin, a member of the bovine family. According to "Han Shi Yi Tong", the process invol

December 10, 2023
The Medicinal Powers of Usnea: A Natural Remedy for Various Ailments
The Medicinal Powers of Usnea: A Natural Remedy for Various Ailments

Usnea, also known as female lichen, parasitic on pine trees, Taoist beard, or pine moss, is mentioned in the "Shennong's Materia Medica". It refers to the dried filamentous body of Usnea longissina Ac

December 10, 2023
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Lilac: Resolving Accumulation and Dissipating Opacity
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Lilac: Resolving Accumulation and Dissipating Opacity

Lilac, also known as Que Su, Xiong Que Shi, Qing Dan, and Ma Que Fen, is mentioned in the book "Lei Gong Pao Zhi Lun". It is the droppings of the bird species Passer montanus (Linnaeus) in the family

December 10, 2023
Rose Flowers: Medicinal Uses and Processing Methods
Rose Flowers: Medicinal Uses and Processing Methods

Rose flowers, also known as thorns, white withered flowers, and rice flowers. Recorded in "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is the flower of Rosa multiflora Thunb., a plant in the Rosaceae family. It is coll

December 10, 2023
The Processed Honeysuckle Vine: A Natural Remedy for Heat and Inflammation
The Processed Honeysuckle Vine: A Natural Remedy for Heat and Inflammation

Honeysuckle vine, also known as gold and silver flower vine, is a dried stem and branch of the Lonicera japonica Thunb., a plant in the honeysuckle family. It is harvested in autumn and winter with le

December 10, 2023
Caloglossa Leprieurii: The Worm Expelling Algae with Beauty Tongue
Caloglossa Leprieurii: The Worm Expelling Algae with Beauty Tongue

Caloglossa leprieurii, also known as beauty tongue algae, rock head algae, and worm expelling algae, is a plant in the family Caloglossaceae. It is mentioned in the "Zhangpu County Annals". During the

December 10, 2023
Rose: A Fragrant Herb for Promoting Qi Circulation and Regulating Menstruation
Rose: A Fragrant Herb for Promoting Qi Circulation and Regulating Menstruation

Rose, also known as wandering flower, lake flower, thorny rose, thorny chrysanthemum. Recorded in "Food Materia Medica". It is the dried flower bud of the plant Rosa rugosa Thunb. of the Rosaceae fami

December 10, 2023
The Chinese Viviparous Snail: A Traditional Medicinal Delicacy
The Chinese Viviparous Snail: A Traditional Medicinal Delicacy

Snails, also known as Tian Luo or Huang Luo, are mentioned in the book "Ming Yi Bie Lu". They belong to the family Viviparidae and include the Chinese viviparous snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis) and

December 10, 2023
The Significance of Bovine Bile in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Significance of Bovine Bile in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bovine bile is recorded in the "Shennong's Materia Medica". It is the bile of bovine species such as Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin or Bubalus bubalis Linnaeus. It is mostly collected from slaughterhous

December 10, 2023
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