The Precious Medicinal Material: Yanwo, Golden Swallow, and Their Origins and Identification
The Precious Medicinal Material: Yanwo, Golden Swallow, and Their Origins and Identification

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

January 16, 2024
Distinguishing Genuine and Counterfeit Ba Da Hai Seeds: A Microscopic Approach
Distinguishing Genuine and Counterfeit Ba Da Hai Seeds: A Microscopic Approach

【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

January 16, 2024
Identifying Authentic Musk: Methods for Ensuring Quality and Authenticity of Musk
Identifying Authentic Musk: Methods for Ensuring Quality and Authenticity of Musk

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

January 15, 2024
The Benefits of Sichuan Pepper and Black Pepper in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Benefits of Sichuan Pepper and Black Pepper in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

January 13, 2024
Decoding Iron Skin Dendrobium: How to Identify and Purchase Authentic Dendrobium Orchids
Decoding Iron Skin Dendrobium: How to Identify and Purchase Authentic Dendrobium Orchids

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,

January 5, 2024
The Brothers of Fragrance: Small Fennel and Large Fennel
The Brothers of Fragrance: Small Fennel and Large Fennel

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

January 4, 2024
Maidong: A Top-Grade Herb for Nourishing Yin and Promoting Health
Maidong: A Top-Grade Herb for Nourishing Yin and Promoting Health

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

January 4, 2024
The Valuable Medicinal Material: Donkey-Hide Gelatin - A Comprehensive Guide
The Valuable Medicinal Material: Donkey-Hide Gelatin - A Comprehensive Guide

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

January 3, 2024
Discerning Authenticity: The Characteristics of Genuine Wild Ginseng
Discerning Authenticity: The Characteristics of Genuine Wild Ginseng

      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

December 28, 2023
The Power of Realgar: Unmasking Counterfeit Cinnabar
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
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