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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
Pearl Bursting Method Pearl is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of calming the mind, clearing heat, improving vision, detoxifying and promoting skin regeneration.
Sandalwood, also known as Agarwood or True Sandalwood, is the heartwood of the Sandalwood tree. It can be harvested all year round. After the Sandalwood tree is cut down, it is cut into small
Qianghuo is the root of the umbelliferous plant Qianghuo. It has a warm nature, a bitter taste, and enters the bladder and kidney meridians. It has the effects of dispelling exterior cold, expell
Shan Zhu Yu, also known as Shu Zao or Zao Pi, is the flesh of the fruit of the Shan Zhu Yu plant in the Rosaceae family. It has a slightly warm nature and sour taste, and is known for its ability to n
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
Huanglian is a commonly used Chinese medicine, first recorded in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and classified as a top-grade medicine. It is named Huanglian because its rhizome is yellow and shaped
Mutong is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. Due to different sources, it contains different chemical components, and its functions and toxicity also vary. Therefore, it needs to be car
1. Okra:When soaked in hot water, it expands and becomes sponge-like, reaching up to 8 times its original size. Fake okra seeds only expand to 2 times their original size.2. Saffron:W
Indigo, also known as Indigofera tinctoria or Qingdai in Chinese, is a medicinal herb with a cooling nature and a salty taste. It enters the liver, lung, and stomach meridians and has the functions of
Magnetite is the ore of the oxide mineral magnetite. Its functions include soothing the liver and suppressing yang; calming the mind and relieving fright; improving hearing and vision; and regulatin
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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
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
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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
February 22, 2024