The Fragrant Power of Aloeswood: A Natural Remedy for Qi Circulation and Pain Relief
The Fragrant Power of Aloeswood: A Natural Remedy for Qi Circulation and Pain Relief

Aloeswood, also known as honey fragrance, sinking water fragrance, or Qinan fragrance, is a resinous wood from the plant Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg of the Thymelaeaceae family. It can be harveste

January 6, 2024
Da Xueteng: A Promising Medicinal Herb for Detoxification and Pain Relief
Da Xueteng: A Promising Medicinal Herb for Detoxification and Pain Relief

Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv.) Rehd. et Wils., commonly known as Daxueteng, Xueteng, or Huoxueteng, is a vine stem of the plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is mentioned in the "Fengcao Tu Jing". It

January 5, 2024
Processing and Benefits of Deer Kidney: A Promising Medicinal Ingredient
Processing and Benefits of Deer Kidney: A Promising Medicinal Ingredient

Deer Kidney, also known as Deer Penis or Deer Tendon, is the male reproductive organ of the deer species such as Cervus elaphus Linnaeus or Cervus nippon Temminck. It is mentioned in the book "Mingyi

January 5, 2024
Mangcao: The Toxic Herb with Healing Properties
Mangcao: The Toxic Herb with Healing Properties

Mangcao, also known as mang grass or spring grass, is mentioned in the book "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is the leaves of the plant Illicium lanceolatum A.C.Smith of the Magnoliaceae family.[Processing

January 4, 2024
Celosia cristata L.: The Dried Inflorescence with Medicinal Benefits
Celosia cristata L.: The Dried Inflorescence with Medicinal Benefits

Celosia cristata L., also known as cockscomb, cock's comb flower, or rooster flower, is a dried inflorescence of the plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. It is commonly harvested in autumn whe

January 4, 2024
Sea Wind Vine: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Circulation Boost
Sea Wind Vine: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Circulation Boost

The sea wind vine, also known as Man Keng Xiang, Da Feng Vine, and Yan Hu Jiao, is a vine stem of the plant Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi in the family Piperaceae. It is harvested in summer and autumn,

January 3, 2024
Prunella Vulgaris: The Versatile Medicinal Herb for Eye Health and More
Prunella Vulgaris: The Versatile Medicinal Herb for Eye Health and More

Prunella vulgaris, also known as ironweed, lantern flower, or summer orange head, is a dried fruit spike of the plant Prunella vulgaris L., a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is mentioned in the "Sh

January 2, 2024
Golden Lotus Flower: A Natural Remedy for Heat Clearance and Eye Health
Golden Lotus Flower: A Natural Remedy for Heat Clearance and Eye Health

Golden Lotus Flower, also known as Dryland Lotus, Golden Hibiscus, and Dry Golden Lotus, is mentioned in the "Compendium of Materia Medica Supplements". It refers to the flowers of Trollius chinensis

January 1, 2024
Processing and Medicinal Uses of Sea Cucumber
Processing and Medicinal Uses of Sea Cucumber

Sea cucumber, also known as stone mirror, jellyfish, chupuyu, and sea cucumber head, is mentioned in the book "Compendium of Materia Medica". It refers to the oral and tentacle parts of the sea cucumb

January 1, 2024
Mahonia Bealei: A Medicinal Plant with Cooling and Detoxifying Properties
Mahonia Bealei: A Medicinal Plant with Cooling and Detoxifying Properties

The herb Gonglao Mu, also known as Tuhuangbo or Ten Great Merits, is mentioned in the book "Yin Pian Xin Can". It is the stem of the Mahonia bealei (Fort.) Carr. or Mahonia fortunei (Lindl) Fedde, whi

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