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Mastering the Art of Decoction: Correct Methods for Decocting Chinese Herbs
Mastering the Art of Decoction: Correct Methods for Decocting Chinese Herbs

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the basic methods of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The process of decoction is complex, and the time, heat, and utensils used for decoction hav

January 12, 2024
Promoting Blood Circulation: An Introduction to Blood-Activating and Stasis-Dissipating Herbs
Promoting Blood Circulation: An Introduction to Blood-Activating and Stasis-Dissipating Herbs

  The term "blood-activating and stasis-dissipating" in Chinese medicine refers to those medicinal herbs that can promote blood circulation and have the effect of dissipating blood stasis. Common bl

January 10, 2024
Properly Making Medicinal Wine: A Guide to Enhancing Efficacy and Safety
Properly Making Medicinal Wine: A Guide to Enhancing Efficacy and Safety

How to Properly Make Medicinal Wine        At home, many people choose to make their own medicinal wine, which involves adding ingredients such as snakes, hornets, and Chinese herbs. Wha

January 2, 2024
Different Forms, Different Effects: Understanding the Varieties of Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Different Forms, Different Effects: Understanding the Varieties of Chinese Medicinal Herbs

In traditional Chinese medicine, we often come across similar names for herbs, such as dried ginger and fresh ginger, prepared Polygonum multiflorum and raw Polygonum multiflorum, processed Aconitum

January 1, 2024
Introduction to Gypsum: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heat Clearance and Fire Purging
Introduction to Gypsum: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heat Clearance and Fire Purging

Gypsum is a traditional Chinese medicine that belongs to the category of herbs that clear heat and purge fire. Gypsum resolves muscle tension and clears heat, relieves restlessness and quenches thir

December 31, 2023
Qianghuo and DuHuo: A Tale of Two Herbs
Qianghuo and DuHuo: A Tale of Two Herbs

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

December 17, 2023
Boiling Chinese Medicine: Tips, Taboos, and Timing
Boiling Chinese Medicine: Tips, Taboos, and Timing

Is it better to boil Chinese medicine for a longer time? Are there any taboos when boiling medicine? These are common concerns people have when boiling Chinese medicine at home.Before boiling the med

December 13, 2023
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safe and Effective Weight Loss Methods
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safe and Effective Weight Loss Methods

Although there are many weight loss methods on the market, they often have an impact on the health of the person trying to lose weight. Traditional Chinese medicine weight loss is safe, reliable, and

December 6, 2023
Traditional Chinese Medicine Weight Loss Tea Formulas: Understanding the Four Categories
Traditional Chinese Medicine Weight Loss Tea Formulas: Understanding the Four Categories

In the theory of "medicinal food homology" in traditional Chinese medicine, herbs with mild properties that have health and wellness benefits have long been commonly consumed, such as trendy weight lo

December 6, 2023
Optimizing the Boiling Process for Chinese Herbs: A Guide to Enhance Medicinal Efficacy
Optimizing the Boiling Process for Chinese Herbs: A Guide to Enhance Medicinal Efficacy

Before boilingCleaning: Generally, there is no need to clean before boiling. If there is mud or sediment in the herbs, you can quickly rinse them with water, but avoid soaking them to prevent loss of

December 2, 2023