Chinese herbal medicine

The Truth About Boiling Chinese Herbal Medicine: Longer Isn't Always Better
The Truth About Boiling Chinese Herbal Medicine: Longer Isn't Always Better

In daily life, most people believe that the stronger the concentration of Chinese herbal medicine when boiling, the better the effect, and the longer the boiling time, the more active ingredients will

December 11, 2023
Optimal Cooking Methods and Considerations for Chinese Herbal Medicine
Optimal Cooking Methods and Considerations for Chinese Herbal Medicine

Many people mistakenly believe that the stronger the concentration and the longer the cooking time of Chinese herbal medicine, the more effective it will be. Doctors remind us that this is incorrect.

December 11, 2023
Regulating and Treating Miscarriage: Traditional Chinese Medicine Methods
Regulating and Treating Miscarriage: Traditional Chinese Medicine Methods

In traditional Chinese medicine, miscarriage refers to the termination of pregnancy between 12 and 18 weeks when the fetus has already formed. The natural childbirth process after nine months of pr

December 10, 2023
Bitter Melon Seed: Authenticity Matters in Chinese Herbal Medicine
Bitter Melon Seed: Authenticity Matters in Chinese Herbal Medicine

Bitter melon seed, also known as bitter gourd seed or Momordica charantia seed, is the dried mature seed of plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, including Momordica charantia and Momordica cochinchin

December 9, 2023
Choosing Chinese Herbal Medicine for Weight Loss: Matching Ingredients to Body Constitution
Choosing Chinese Herbal Medicine for Weight Loss: Matching Ingredients to Body Constitution

The increasing frustration brought by obesity has led to a wide range of weight loss methods. However, the results are either ineffective or come with adverse reactions. In weight loss drinks and self

December 8, 2023
The Role of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Weight Loss: Pros, Cons, and Limitations
The Role of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Weight Loss: Pros, Cons, and Limitations

Chinese herbal medicine can help regulate the organs and endocrine system by promoting water elimination, strengthening the spleen, and improving blood circulation and qi flow. This can facilitate the

December 7, 2023
Decoction: Principles, Methods, and Conditions for Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation
Decoction: Principles, Methods, and Conditions for Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation

Decoction is the earliest and most widely used dosage form in clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine. The decoction method has a history of more than 2000 years. The purpose of decoction

December 5, 2023
Choosing the Right Medications for Internal Body Heat: Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Choosing the Right Medications for Internal Body Heat: Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

   Traditional Chinese medicine classifies internal body heat into five types, namely heart fire (redness on the tip of the tongue, recurring mouth ulcers, etc.), lung fire (persistent dry c

December 3, 2023
The Importance of Proper Simmering: Avoiding Drying or Burning Medicinal Herbs
The Importance of Proper Simmering: Avoiding Drying or Burning Medicinal Herbs

When simmering Chinese herbal medicine, it often happens that the water is too little, the heat is too high, or the simmering time is forgotten, resulting in the medicine juice drying up or even the m

December 3, 2023
The Importance of Consuming the Muddy Sediment in Chinese Herbal Decoctions
The Importance of Consuming the Muddy Sediment in Chinese Herbal Decoctions

A bowl of decoction of Chinese herbal medicine is brewed, with a dark brown color, a cloudy appearance, and a bitter taste. When taken warm, there is often a muddy sediment at the bottom of the bowl.

December 1, 2023