medicinal use

The Versatile Bitter Gourd: Medicinal, Edible, and Economic Applications
The Versatile Bitter Gourd: Medicinal, Edible, and Economic Applications

Bitter gourd is a medicinal and edible ingredient. Due to its plump shape, it is often called "milk melon". The fruit of bitter gourd can be eaten directly and has a good effect in clearing heat a

March 25, 2024
Benefits and Identification of Chonglou: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb
Benefits and Identification of Chonglou: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb

Lilyturf, also known as Zao Xiu, is the dried rhizome of the lily family plant Huazhonglou or Qi Ye Yizhihua. It is harvested after the autumn season. After digging, the stems, leaves, and adventitiou

February 28, 2024
The Medicinal Benefits of Cattail Root: Clearing Heat, Promoting Diuresis, and Detoxification
The Medicinal Benefits of Cattail Root: Clearing Heat, Promoting Diuresis, and Detoxification

The root of the cattail is the root of the plant Typha, which belongs to the family Typhaceae. It is harvested and washed in autumn for medicinal use. The cattail root has rich medicinal value and ha

February 20, 2024
The Versatile Value of Fake Ginseng: Edible, Medicinal, and Ornamental
The Versatile Value of Fake Ginseng: Edible, Medicinal, and Ornamental

  "Fake Ginseng" is a wild vegetable that grows in rural areas. It is named after its large main root, which resembles ginseng. It is believed to have the function of nourishing the body and can be

February 19, 2024
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Suiguzi: Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Suiguzi: Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis

Chinese medicinal herb Suiguzi is the rhizome and tuber of the Poaceae plants Duanzhuye and Zhonghua Duanzhuye. It has the functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and it can also be used

February 13, 2024
The Toxicity of Fake Ginseng: Taboos and Uses
The Toxicity of Fake Ginseng: Taboos and Uses

Although Chinese herbal medicine is good, it is also toxic. What are the taboos for taking fake ginseng? Fake ginseng is a wild vegetable that grows in rural areas. It is named after its main root, w

February 12, 2024
A Journey Through Coix Seed: From Ancient Medicine to Modern Recipes
A Journey Through Coix Seed: From Ancient Medicine to Modern Recipes

  【 A Brief History of Coix Seed 】      Legend has it that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the protagonist of the story "General Ma's Body Wrapped in Horsehide" - General Ma Yuan, w

February 11, 2024
The Versatile Watermelon: Medicinal, Fodder, and Food Uses
The Versatile Watermelon: Medicinal, Fodder, and Food Uses

Watermelon is a common plant in rural areas. Its shape is a bit strange, mostly spindle-shaped. The mature fruit can be used for medicine or consumption, and the entire plant can be used as fodder. L

February 4, 2024
Hedgehog Stomach: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heat Clearance and Diuresis
Hedgehog Stomach: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heat Clearance and Diuresis

Hedgehog Stomach, is the stomach of a large rodent. It lives in hillsides, grasslands, or dense forests and feeds on grass roots, bamboo shoots, and wild fruits. It is a common traditional Chinese me

January 30, 2024
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Wild Yam: A Promoter of Qi Circulation and Pain Relief
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Wild Yam: A Promoter of Qi Circulation and Pain Relief

Wild yam, actually the fruit of the Arum family plant Dioscorea bulbifera, is mainly harvested and dried in the summer for medicinal use. It has the effects of promoting qi circulation and reliev

January 29, 2024