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Unlocking the Health Benefits of Goji Berries: A Natural Health Treasure
Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are a common traditional Chinese medicine and are hailed as a "natural health treasure". They not only have abundant nutritional components, but also have va
March 15, 2024 -
The Power of Realgar: Unmasking Counterfeit Cinnabar
Realgar, also known as Shihuang or Jiguan Stone, is a mineral of realgar, a sulfide. Its main component is arsenic disulfide, and it also contains small amounts of other heavy metal salts. Realgar is
December 24, 2023 -
Easy Ways to Identify the Dryness of Chinese Medicinal Herbs
The Easy Identification of the Dryness of Chinese Medicinal Herbs In order to facilitate storage and prevent mold, Chinese medicinal herbs are generally dried. So, how can we determine if the dry
December 16, 2023 -
The Problem of Adulteration in Chenqianzi: Identifying Common Counterfeit Products
Chenqianzi is the dried mature seed of the plant Chenqian or Ping Chenqian in the Plantaginaceae family. It has the functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, promoting dampness and elimi
December 13, 2023
Bitter melon seed, also known as bitter gourd seed or Momordica charantia seed, is the dried mature seed of plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, including Momordica charantia and Momordica cochinchin
Huluba: also known as Huluba, kudou, and fragrant herb, is the dried and mature seed of the leguminous plant Huluba. It has a warm nature and bitter taste, and enters the kidney meridian. It contains
Bai Shiyi, first mentioned in the "Shennong Materia Medica", is classified as a top-grade mineral quartz ore. It can be collected at any time. After collection, select pure white quartz, wash it, dry
Lianqiao, also known as Yiqiao or Lanhua, is the fruit of the plant Lonicera japonica in the family Caprifoliaceae. Lianqiao has a cool property and a bitter taste. It enters the Heart, Liver, and G
Bovine bezoar is an important and precious medicinal herb. Natural bovine bezoar is usually oval, irregularly spherical, triangular, or square-shaped, with a few being tubular or granular. The surface
The Ink Lotus, also known as Black Ink Grass or Dry Lotus Grass, is the whole plant of the Asteraceae plant Lichang. When the fresh stems and leaves of the Ink Lotus are crushed and rubbed, a dark jui
Goose Does Not Eat Grass, also known as Eating Coriander, Di Yuansui, and Shi Hu Sui, is warm in nature and has a pungent taste. It has the functions of dispelling wind, dispersing cold, eliminating d
Nansha ginseng, also known as Baisha ginseng or soaked ginseng, is the root of plants such as Lunsan ginseng, Xingye ginseng, or other plants in the same family. Nansha ginseng is cool in nature, with
Silkworm pupa, also known as white silkworm pupa or heavenly insect, is the dried whole body of the larva of the silkworm moth in the Bombycidae family that has died and become stiff due to infection
Huangbo, also known as Huangbo or Bo Pi, is the bark of the plant Huangbo or Huangpi, which belongs to the family Rutaceae. It was first recorded in "Shennong's Herbal Classic" and is a commonly used
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11Distinguishing Similar Plant Species: A Comparative Study
Rose and Rose The former has a round ball shape, pink or purple color, and elongated sepals. The latter has a slightly spherical shape, mostly purple color, and spherical sepals. North American
February 27, 2024 -
22Bitter Sophora Root: Identification and Adulterant Testing
Bitter Sophora Root, which is long cylindrical in shape, often branches at the lower part, measuring 10-30cm in length and 10-30cm in diameter. The surface is grayish-brown or yellowish-brown, with lo
January 31, 2024 -
33Hawthorn: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Digestion and Stasis
Hawthorn is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in the Tang Dynasty's "Newly Revised Materia Medica". It has the functions of promoting digestion, resolving food stag
January 28, 2024 -
44Identifying Genuine Snow Lotus Flower: Characteristics and Differences
Snow lotus, also known as snow lotus flower, big toe flower, big wood flower, is a flowering herb of the Asteraceae family, including species such as Saussurea laniceps, Saussurea macrophylla, and Sau
December 1, 2023 -
55Identifying Adulterated Longan Meat: Appearance, Smell, Touch, and Taste
Longan meat, also known as dried longan, yizhi, or mipi, is the false seed coat of the longan plant, a member of the Sapindaceae family. It has a warm nature and a sweet taste, and enters the heart an
November 28, 2023
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The Efficacy and Effects of Honeysuckle in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Honeysuckle, also known as Lonicera, is a common and valuable plant in traditional Chinese medicine. Since ancient times, honeysuckle has been widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicin
April 9, 2024 -
The Benefits and Effects of Ginseng: Exploring the Miraculous Medicinal Treasure
Ginseng, a widely recognized precious medicinal herb around the world, has been hailed as the "King of Herbs" since ancient times. In Asian regions such as China, Korea, Japan, and Russia, ginseng i
March 26, 2024 -
Comparing Turmeric, Curcuma, and Zedoary: Promoting Blood Circulation and Regulating Qi
Turmeric, Curcuma, and Zedoary are three herbs that all have the ability to promote blood circulation and regulate qi. They are commonly used together in clinical practice, but they do have some sligh
February 22, 2024