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The Medicinal Benefits and Risks of Guan Mutong: A Comprehensive Guide
The Medicinal Benefits and Risks of Guan Mutong: A Comprehensive Guide

The medicinal value of the Chinese herb Guan Mutong is very high, but at the same time, it is highly toxic. Although it has the effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation, Gu

February 13, 2024
The Replacement of Guanmutong: Why Mutong is Taking Over in Longdan Xiegan Wan
The Replacement of Guanmutong: Why Mutong is Taking Over in Longdan Xiegan Wan

Most Chinese people are familiar with Longdan Xiegan Wan, a long-standing ancient formula that can often be seen in pharmacies. But why is Guanmutong in Longdan Xiegan Wan being replaced by Muton

February 13, 2024
The Toxicity and Therapeutic Potential of Qingmuxiang: A Review
The Toxicity and Therapeutic Potential of Qingmuxiang: A Review

  Qingmuxiang is the dried root of the Aristolochia debilis, a plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. Its root contains a slight toxin and is used in medicine for its effects of soothing the liver, r

February 12, 2024
The Toxic Beauty: Unveiling the Secrets of Snow Mountain Artemisia
The Toxic Beauty: Unveiling the Secrets of Snow Mountain Artemisia

Snow Mountain Artemisia is a type of Tibetan medicine. Although it has the effect of promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, it is highly toxic. Therefore, extra caution must be taken when us

February 11, 2024
The Toxic Beauty: White Aconite's Efficacy and Side Effects
The Toxic Beauty: White Aconite's Efficacy and Side Effects

White Aconite is a traditional Chinese medicine that has excellent beauty effects. It has a significant inhibitory effect on melanin. However, it is also toxic! Image of White Aconite

February 5, 2024
Emergency Treatment Methods for Xue Shan Yi Zhi Hao: A Guide to Managing Toxicity
Emergency Treatment Methods for Xue Shan Yi Zhi Hao: A Guide to Managing Toxicity

  Xue Shan Yi Zhi Hao, also known as Fu Zi Jing, is the rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant, Aconitum gymnandrum. It is mainly distributed in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region of China and is a highly

February 5, 2024
Xueshan Yizhihao: A Potent Chinese Medicinal Herb
Xueshan Yizhihao: A Potent Chinese Medicinal Herb

  We have all heard that "medicine is three points poison". Today, I want to introduce a Chinese medicinal herb called "Xueshan Yizhihao" which is inherently toxic and should not be taken internally

February 5, 2024
Understanding the Toxicity and Benefits of Xianhe Grass in Medicine
Understanding the Toxicity and Benefits of Xianhe Grass in Medicine

Xianhe grass is a wild herbaceous plant. It has good effects in sterilization, stopping bleeding, and nourishing deficiency to relieve cough. However, medicine itself is toxic to some extent. Whe

February 4, 2024
Xueshanyizhihao: A Highly Toxic Traditional Chinese Medicine
Xueshanyizhihao: A Highly Toxic Traditional Chinese Medicine

Xueshanyizhihao is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It grows to a height of 50-70cm and can be found in high mountain grasslands, slopes, and under trees. The roots are harves

January 31, 2024
Cautionary Notes on White Aconite: Toxicity and Side Effects in Skincare and Beauty
Cautionary Notes on White Aconite: Toxicity and Side Effects in Skincare and Beauty

White Aconite is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicinal herb for female friends, mainly because it has certain beauty and skincare effects. However, many people do not know that Whit

January 29, 2024