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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
Yanwo is one of the precious medicinal materials. It was first recorded in the "Ben Jing Feng Yuan". It has the effects of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, and replenishing qi. It is a holy prod
【Introduction to Medicinal Materials】: Ba Da Hai is the dried mature seed of the plant Ba Da Hai in the Malvaceae family. Its counterfeit is often the mature seed of the plant Yuan Li Ping Po in th
Musk is a precious Chinese medicine. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", it has functions such as clearing the orifices, opening the meridians, and penetrating the skin and bones. It
Sichuan pepper, also known as Chinese prickly ash, is the dried mature pericarp of the Zanthoxylum or Capsicum plant, which belongs to the Rutaceae family. According to traditional Chinese medicine, S
Dendrobium is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Orchidaceae family, with more than 70 species in China. Common varieties include Dendrobium chrysanthum, Dendrobium draconis, Dendrobium falcatum,
As a spice, fennel comes in different sizes. Small fennel refers to fennel seeds, the dried and mature fruit of the umbelliferous plant fennel; while large fennel, also known as star anise or Chine
Maidong, first recorded in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" (Shennong's Herbal Classic), is classified as a top-grade herb and belongs to the lily family. It is used medicinally in the form of rhizome.Mai
Donkey-hide gelatin, also known as Ejiao, is one of the valuable medicinal materials. It was first recorded in the "Shennong's Materia Medica" and is classified as a top-grade material. It has th
Ginseng is a very precious traditional Chinese medicine. There are many types of ginseng available in the market, but only wild ginseng grows for several decades to over a hundred years, mak
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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