The Side Effects of Guanmutong: Nephrotoxicity and Recommendations for Alternatives
The Side Effects of Guanmutong: Nephrotoxicity and Recommendations for Alternatives

  Guanmutong used to be widely used in the treatment of many diseases, but after verifying its nephrotoxicity, it is rarely used in the medical field now. Instead, Mutong is used. So what are the sid

February 13, 2024
Benefits and Precautions of Suiguzi: A Natural Remedy for Heat and Irritability
Benefits and Precautions of Suiguzi: A Natural Remedy for Heat and Irritability

  The rhizome of the bamboo leaf, known as Suiguzi, has a sweet taste and cold nature. It mainly has the effect of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. Although Suiguzi has high medicinal value, th

February 13, 2024
Is Blood-activating Herb Suitable for Everyone?
Is Blood-activating Herb Suitable for Everyone?

Blood-activating Herb refers to the whole herb or root bark of the honeysuckle family plant Blood-activating Herb. Also known as a bone-setting medicine, it has good therapeutic effects on patients

February 13, 2024
The Toxicity and Therapeutic Potential of Qingmuxiang: A Review
The Toxicity and Therapeutic Potential of Qingmuxiang: A Review

  Qingmuxiang is the dried root of the Aristolochia debilis, a plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. Its root contains a slight toxin and is used in medicine for its effects of soothing the liver, r

February 12, 2024
Dietary Taboos and Medication: A Guide in Chinese Medicine
Dietary Taboos and Medication: A Guide in Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine has two concepts of dietary taboos: a broad concept and a narrow concept. The broad concept of dietary taboos involves food and its relationship with constitution, region, season, a

February 12, 2024
Food vs. Medicine: The Science of Supplementation
Food vs. Medicine: The Science of Supplementation

There is a saying in China, "A person eats various grains and cereals, how can they not get sick?" But many people know that "medicine is three parts poison", so they often use food therapy to treat

February 12, 2024
The Therapeutic Effects and Usage of Shattered Bone in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Therapeutic Effects and Usage of Shattered Bone in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Shattered Bone, also known as Herba Desmodii, is a very common traditional Chinese medicine. It is the rhizome or tuber of Desmodium styracifolium, with a sweet taste and cold nature. It has good th

February 12, 2024
The Healing Power of Xueshan Yizhihao: A Natural Remedy for Pain and Injuries
The Healing Power of Xueshan Yizhihao: A Natural Remedy for Pain and Injuries

One of the commonly used medicinal herbs for bruises and injuries is the Rhizoma Aconiti Carmichaeli, which is commonly known as Xueshan Yizhihao in Chinese medicine. It is known for its anti-inflam

February 12, 2024
The Healing Power of Elephantopus Scaber: Effects, Uses, and Precautions
The Healing Power of Elephantopus Scaber: Effects, Uses, and Precautions

The Chinese medicinal herb Elephantopus scaber is an annual herb, 8-15 centimeters tall. It belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is collected in summer and autumn, washed, and dried. Its taste is

February 12, 2024
The Importance of Properly Rinsing Rice: A Neglected Step with Nutritional Consequences
The Importance of Properly Rinsing Rice: A Neglected Step with Nutritional Consequences

Many people are not good at cooking, and that is understandable. But how many people can't cook at all? I think that should be the minority. Now let me ask you a question: "Can you rinse rice and

February 12, 2024
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