The Medicinal Uses of the Cicada: Clearing Heat, Suppressing Wind, and Calming Seizures
The Medicinal Uses of the Cicada: Clearing Heat, Suppressing Wind, and Calming Seizures

The cicada, also known as the singing cicada, autumn cicada, and cicada, is a member of the insect family Cicadidae. It is documented in the "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is the whole body of the insect

December 26, 2023
Bamboo Juice: A Natural Elixir with Therapeutic Potential
Bamboo Juice: A Natural Elixir with Therapeutic Potential

Bamboo sap, also known as bamboo juice or bamboo oil, is mentioned in the "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic". It is the liquid that flows out after roasting the stems of Phyllostachyl nigra (Lodd.ex Lindl.)

December 24, 2023
The Healing Power of Gui Zhi: A Warm and Pungent Herb for Inducing Sweating and Relieving Pain
The Healing Power of Gui Zhi: A Warm and Pungent Herb for Inducing Sweating and Relieving Pain

Gui Zhi, also known as Cinnamon Twig, is a dried tender twig of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl from the Lauraceae family. It is harvested in spring and summer, and after removing the leaves, it is

December 24, 2023
Ma She Zi: The Stone Dragon with Medicinal Benefits
Ma She Zi: The Stone Dragon with Medicinal Benefits

Ma She Zi, also known as Ma She Zi, Lizard, Snake Master, and Stone Dragon. Recorded in "Jilin Medicinal Herbs". It is the whole body of the lizard Eremias argus Peters, a member of the Lacertidae fam

December 23, 2023
The Medicinal Potential of Peach Branch: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Skin Health
The Medicinal Potential of Peach Branch: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Skin Health

Peach branch is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. It refers to the young branches of the Rosaceae plant, Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, or Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch. It is harvested in

December 23, 2023
Lotus Leaf Tincture: A Versatile Herbal Remedy for Heat and Dampness
Lotus Leaf Tincture: A Versatile Herbal Remedy for Heat and Dampness

Lotus Leaf Tincture, also known as He Di, He Ti, and Lian Di, is mentioned in the book "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the leaf base of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., a member of the Nympha

December 23, 2023
The Processing and Medicinal Effects of Night-Blooming Cereus: A Comprehensive Overview
The Processing and Medicinal Effects of Night-Blooming Cereus: A Comprehensive Overview

Night-blooming cereus, also known as Shouwu vine, is mentioned in the book "Benjing Fengyuan". It is the stem or leaf-bearing stem of the plant Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. of the knotweed family. The

December 20, 2023
Deer Blood: A Powerful Remedy for Blood Nourishment and Bleeding Regulation
Deer Blood: A Powerful Remedy for Blood Nourishment and Bleeding Regulation

Deer Blood in the "Emergency Thousand Gold Prescription". It is the blood of deer species Cervus elaphus Linnaeus or C.nippon Temminck. The blood is collected during the slaughter of deer and is dried

December 20, 2023
Spider: A Potent Medicinal Cure for Wind Dispersion and Swelling Reduction
Spider: A Potent Medicinal Cure for Wind Dispersion and Swelling Reduction

Spiders, also known as web workers, suffix mites, maggot oysters, and net worms. Recorded in the "Mingyi Bie Lu". It refers to the entire body of the Aranea ventricosa (L.Koch) of the circular spider

December 20, 2023
Sea Sparrow: A Medicinal Marine Organism for Phlegm Elimination and Cough Suppression
Sea Sparrow: A Medicinal Marine Organism for Phlegm Elimination and Cough Suppression

The sea sparrow, also known as sea moth, sea dragonfly, and sea tengu, is mentioned in "Chinese Medicinal Marine Organisms". It refers to the entire family of the fish species Pegasus Laternarius Cuvi

December 19, 2023
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