Sang Ji Sheng: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, Strengthening Tendons and Bones
Sang Ji Sheng: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, Strengthening Tendons and Bones

Sang Ji Sheng, also known as Mulberry Mistletoe or Parasitic Grass, is mentioned in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" by Shen Nong. It is the stem of the plant Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser in the

December 5, 2023
Yuanhua: The Dried Flower Buds of Daphne Genkwa
Yuanhua: The Dried Flower Buds of Daphne Genkwa

Daphne genkwa Sieb.et Zucc. is commonly known as Yuanhua, also known as Yuan Tiao Hua, Lai Tou Hua, and Nan Yuan Hua. It is mentioned in the "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic". Yuanhua refers to the dried f

December 5, 2023
Matricaria: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Joint Health
Matricaria: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Joint Health

Matricaria also known as oil pine knot, yellow pine knot. Recorded in "Mingyi Bie Lu". It refers to the gall-like knots or branching knots of the pine trees Pinus tabulaeformis Carr. or Pinus massonia

December 5, 2023
Prickly Ash Bark: Nature's Pain Reliever and Skin Soother
Prickly Ash Bark: Nature's Pain Reliever and Skin Soother

The bark of the prickly ash tree, also known as the Kalopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz., is commonly referred to as Dingtong bark, Dingpi, or Chuantong bark. It is mentioned in the book "Jiu Huang B

December 5, 2023
Huangbai: The Versatile Medicinal Bark with Multiple Processing Methods
Huangbai: The Versatile Medicinal Bark with Multiple Processing Methods

Huangbai, also known as Boshu, Bopi, and Huangbo, is mentioned in "Shennong's Materia Medica". It is the dried root bark of the Phellodendron chinense Schneid. or Phellodendron amurense Rupr., which a

December 4, 2023
The Medicinal Uses and Processing Methods of Red Flower: A Comprehensive Guide
The Medicinal Uses and Processing Methods of Red Flower: A Comprehensive Guide

Red flower, also known as honglanhua, cihonghua, and caohonghua, is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. It is the dried flower of the Carthamus tinctorius L., a plant of the Asteraceae famil

December 4, 2023
White Stem Grass: A Cooling Herb for Diuresis and Night Vision Improvement
White Stem Grass: A Cooling Herb for Diuresis and Night Vision Improvement

Stem Grass, also known as White Stem Grass, Wild Grass, Water Grass, is a plant stem in the wood part of the stem of Aeschynomene indica L., a leguminous plant. The whole plant is harvested in Septemb

December 4, 2023
Sea Bird: A Salty and Warm Remedy for Kidney and Stomach Issues
Sea Bird: A Salty and Warm Remedy for Kidney and Stomach Issues

Sea bird, also known as five-pointed star or sea star. Recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. It refers to the whole body of the sea bird Asterina pectinifera (Muller et Troschel), a species in

December 4, 2023
The Secretion of Civet: Lingmao Xiang - A Unique Medicinal Substance
The Secretion of Civet: Lingmao Xiang - A Unique Medicinal Substance

Lingmao Xiang, also known as Lingmao Yin or Lingmao Xianggao, is mentioned in "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the secretion of the scent gland pouch of the large civet (Vierra zibetha Linnaeus)

December 4, 2023
The Divine Comedy: A Fermented Fusion of Flavors
The Divine Comedy: A Fermented Fusion of Flavors

The Divine Comedy, also known as the Six Divine Comedies or Six Songs, is mentioned in the "Discussion on Medicinal Properties". It is a fermented mixture of hot pepper, Artemisia annua, and almond a

December 4, 2023
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