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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
Papaya, also known as wrinkled papaya or iron foot pear, is the dried and mature fruit of the plant Adenanthera pavonina of the Rosaceae family. Papaya has a warm nature and sour taste. It enters the
Sinking incense, also known as agarwood or white wood incense, is a resinous heartwood of the evergreen tree in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is also known as "sinking incense" because it sinks in wa
Winterworm Summergrass is a precious Chinese medicinal herb, but there are many counterfeits, and one of the more common counterfeits is the Eucommia ulmoides. Eucommia ulmoides and Winterworm Summer
The Money White Flower Snake is a commonly used precious Chinese medicine, which has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and attacking toxins.
Yunnan Geum, also known as Malian'an potato or mountain red jujube root, refers to the root and rhizome of the Rosaceae plant Yunnan Geum. Yunnan Geum has a cold nature and a bitter and sour taste. It
Purple perilla seed, also known as black perilla seed or iron perilla seed, is the fruit of the lip-shaped plants wrinkled perilla and pointed perilla. Purple perilla seed is warm in nature and has a
Ginseng, also known as: mountain ginseng, club hammer, round ginseng, is the dried root of the ginseng plant, a member of the Araliaceae family. The flowers and leaves of ginseng can also be used
Qianghuo is mainly produced in Sichuan, Gansu, Yunnan and other regions at an altitude of 1500-4500 meters, in the forest and shrubbery at the edge and by the river. It prefers cool, moist and cold-r
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
Lilu, also known as shancong and pear luh, is the root and rhizome of the plant black lilu in the lily family. It is harvested in May-June before the flowering stem emerges, and the seedlings are remo
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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