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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
Rose, also known as pen flower or thorn rose, is the first flower of the Rosa plant in the Rosaceae family. Rose is warm in nature, with a slightly sweet and bitter taste. It enters the liver and sple
Bozi Ren, also known as Baishi or Bairen, is the seed kernel of the cypress plant after removing the seed coat. It was first mentioned in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and is classified as a top-grade he
Ginseng and Astragalus are commonly used Qi-tonifying herbs in clinical practice, which is well known. Since they are both Qi-tonifying herbs, why do we need to differentiate their use? This is becaus
Mulberry bark, also known as mulberry root bark or white mulberry bark, is the root bark of the mulberry tree, a plant in the Moraceae family. It has a cold nature and a sweet taste, and enters the lu
Both American ginseng and Chinese ginseng belong to the Araliaceae family. Their medicinal properties are very similar, and it is difficult for people who have little contact with them to distinguish
Many people who buy Panax notoginseng in the market often hear the colloquial terms "spring seven" and "winter seven", but many people do not know what exactly they refer to. They may think that "spri
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
Oysters, also known as clams or oyster shells, are the shells of oysters such as the Jinjiang oyster, the Chang oyster, or the Dalian Bay oyster. They have a cool nature and a salty and bitter taste.
Rose is one of the six famous flowers, also known as "Yue Yue Hong" or "Four Seasons Flower". It has a long flowering period, blooming continuously from May to November. The blooming flowers come in v
Shandougen and Beidougen are commonly used traditional Chinese medicines in clinical practice. However, due to different medication habits in various provinces and cities in China, there is a phenomen
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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