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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
Fructus Amomi, also known as Fructus Amomi Semen or Fructus Amomi Fructus, is warm in nature and pungent in taste. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians and has the effects of drying dampness, di
As a traditional precious Chinese medicinal material, deer antler has the effect of invigorating yang, but it grows slowly and is expensive. There are many counterfeit deer antler products on the m
There is only one character's difference between Jin Lingzi and Jin Yingzi, but they are completely different medicines with different effects.Jin LingziScientifically known as Chuan Lian Zi, also k
Magnetite is the ore of the oxide mineral magnetite. It has a flat magnetism and a pungent salty taste. It is believed to have the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, treating sympto
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
1. White Plum BlossomAlso known as Green Plum Blossom or Green Sepal Plum, the flower bud of the plum plant, which belongs to the Rosaceae family. It contains volatile oils such as benzaldehyde, isob
Shan Zhu Yu, also known as Shu Zao and Zao Pi, is the fruit pulp of the Shan Zhu Yu plant in the Ziziphus family. The fruit is harvested in autumn and winter when it turns red, and the branches and fr
Every year from May to June, when the safflower petals turn from yellow to red, flower farmers seize the opportunity to engage in picking, sun-drying, shade-drying, or oven-drying, and then sell the s
Yam is sweet and neutral in nature. It enters the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians and has the effects of invigorating the spleen and appetizing, nourishing qi and nourishing yin, stopping dia
Poria cocos, also known as pig's hoof fungus or wild boar food, is the dried sclerotium of the plant Poria cocos. It can be harvested throughout the year in the southern regions, while in the northern
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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
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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