Compendium of Materia Medica

Exploring the Medicinal Properties of Qingfengteng: A Promising Herb for Rheumatism and Joint Pain
Exploring the Medicinal Properties of Qingfengteng: A Promising Herb for Rheumatism and Joint Pain

Qingfeng vine, also known as Qingteng, is mentioned in the book "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the vine stem of the plant Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehd et Wils. of the Aristolochiaceae family

February 4, 2024
Cane of Immortal: A Versatile Medicinal Bamboo with Multiple Benefits
Cane of Immortal: A Versatile Medicinal Bamboo with Multiple Benefits

Cane of Immortal, also known as Retreating Seedling Bamboo or Shrunken Bamboo, is mentioned in the book "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the dried stems of dead young bamboo of Phyllostachyl nigr

January 17, 2024
The Medicinal Potential of Peach Branch: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Skin Health
The Medicinal Potential of Peach Branch: A Natural Remedy for Pain Relief and Skin Health

Peach branch is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. It refers to the young branches of the Rosaceae plant, Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, or Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch. It is harvested in

December 23, 2023
Lotus Leaf Tincture: A Versatile Herbal Remedy for Heat and Dampness
Lotus Leaf Tincture: A Versatile Herbal Remedy for Heat and Dampness

Lotus Leaf Tincture, also known as He Di, He Ti, and Lian Di, is mentioned in the book "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the leaf base of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., a member of the Nympha

December 23, 2023
Deer Skin: A Natural Remedy for Healing and Tonicity
Deer Skin: A Natural Remedy for Healing and Tonicity

Deer Skin in Compendium of Materia Medica. It refers to the skin of the deer species Cervus elaphus Linnaeus or Cervus nippon Temminck. It can be collected throughout the year by hunting the deer, ski

December 6, 2023
The Secretion of Civet: Lingmao Xiang - A Unique Medicinal Substance
The Secretion of Civet: Lingmao Xiang - A Unique Medicinal Substance

Lingmao Xiang, also known as Lingmao Yin or Lingmao Xianggao, is mentioned in "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is the secretion of the scent gland pouch of the large civet (Vierra zibetha Linnaeus)

December 4, 2023
Fermented Medicine: Xiatian Qu and Its Processing Methods
Fermented Medicine: Xiatian Qu and Its Processing Methods

Xiatian Qu is recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica". It is a fermented medicine made from Banxia and Xiatianqing. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", it states: "Boil the juice o

November 29, 2023