Medicinal Material

The Healing Power of White Conch Shell: Unveiling its Medicinal Properties and Processing Methods
The Healing Power of White Conch Shell: Unveiling its Medicinal Properties and Processing Methods

White conch shell, also known as white snail shell or ghost eyes. Recorded in the book "Emergency Prescriptions" by Zhang Zhongjing. It refers to the shell of the Bellamya quadrata (Benson) and other

November 30, 2023
Huoteng: The Hooked Stems with Cooling Effects
Huoteng: The Hooked Stems with Cooling Effects

Huoteng, also known as Diaoteng, Daoguajin, and Shuanggouteng, is recorded in the book "Mingyi Bie Lu". It refers to the hooked stems and branches of plants in the Rubiaceae family, including Uncaria

November 29, 2023
Monkey Date: A Cooling Remedy for Various Ailments
Monkey Date: A Cooling Remedy for Various Ailments

Monkey date, also known as monkey jujube, sheep intestine date, Shen date. Recorded in "Identification of Medicinal Production". It is the intestinal stone of macaque Macaca mulatta Zimmermann and oth

November 29, 2023
Lotus Stamen: A Versatile Medicinal Ingredient for Treating Various Conditions
Lotus Stamen: A Versatile Medicinal Ingredient for Treating Various Conditions

Lotus stamen, also known as lotus flower stamen, lotus stamen, is the dried stamen of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. of the family Nymphaeaceae. It is harvested on sunny days when the flowers bloo

November 29, 2023
Ghost Arrow Feather: A Medicinal Herb with Blood-Breaking and Detoxifying Properties
Ghost Arrow Feather: A Medicinal Herb with Blood-Breaking and Detoxifying Properties

Ghost Arrow Feather, also known as Weimao or Divine Arrow, is mentioned in the book "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is the dried wing-like branches or appendages of the plant Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb.

November 29, 2023
The Multifaceted Benefits of Bear Bile: From Swelling Reduction to Anti-Fatigue
The Multifaceted Benefits of Bear Bile: From Swelling Reduction to Anti-Fatigue

Bear bile, the gallbladder of bears, which are animals of the bear family or brown bears, is a type of Chinese medicinal material. It is mainly produced in Yunnan, Heilongjiang, Jilin, and other place

October 13, 2023
The Efficacy and Functions of Astragalus: A Comprehensive Guide
The Efficacy and Functions of Astragalus: A Comprehensive Guide

Astragalus, also known as Huangqi, is a collective term for plants and traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Astragalus plants are mainly found in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang, and o

October 11, 2023