Shen Jin Cao is a common medicinal herb prepared from the dried whole plant of Shi Song. This article describes what Shen Jin Cao looks like, its medicinal parts, how it differs from Shi Song and Qian Nian Jian, and common formulas containing Shen Jin Cao as well as precautions for use.
Qian Nian Jian comes from the dried rhizome of the Araceae plant Homalomena occulta; its name does not actually mean that taking it will make you live for a thousand years. This article introduces what Qian Nian Jian looks like, what its medicinal part is, how it differs from Gu Sui Bu and Gou Ji, as well as common formula directions containing Qian Nian Jian and precautions for use.
Cicada slough is the dried outer shell shed by cicada nymphs during emergence. It commonly appears in traditional formulas for dispelling wind, relieving sore throat, and promoting rash eruption. This article introduces its appearance, medicinal part, differences from stiff silkworm and snake slough, and precautions for use.
Mu Zei is a traditional medicinal material derived from the dried aerial stem, which is slender, hollow, jointed, and rough on the surface. This article introduces its identifying features, medicinal part, differences from Ma Huang and Gu Jing Cao, and common vision-related formulas and precautions for use.
Purslane is both a common wild vegetable and a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. This article explains how to identify purslane, which parts are used medicinally, its traditional functions, common formulas, precautions, and how it differs from spotted spurge and fish mint.
Dayflower is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, with the dried aerial parts serving as the medicinal portion. This article explains its appearance, harvested parts, traditional Chinese medicine concepts, differences from bamboo leaf and lophatherum leaf, common formula applications, and important safety considerations to help overseas Chinese readers build a basic understanding.
Lobelia chinensis is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb made from the dried whole plant. This article explains how to identify it, which parts are used medicinally, its traditional applications, common formulas, precautions, and how it differs from Scutellaria barbata and Hedyotis diffusa.
Scutellaria barbata is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used as dried whole grass. This article explains its appearance, medicinal parts, traditional applications, modern research evidence, and usage precautions, while comparing it with Lobelia chinensis and Hedyotis diffusa.
What is Hedyotis diffusa? This article explains its appearance, medicinal parts, traditional Chinese medicine uses, modern research evidence, and common formulas, while clarifying how it differs from Scutellaria barbata and Plantago asiatica and which people should exercise caution when using it.
Da Xue Teng is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried vine stems of the Da Xue Teng plant and is also commonly known as Hong Teng, or Red Vine. This article explains its appearance, medicinal parts, traditional uses, identification points, common formulas, and precautions.
Dictamni Cortex is a traditional Chinese medicinal material derived from the dried root bark of Dictamnus plants. This article introduces its appearance, medicinal part, traditional Chinese medicine understanding, modern research, differences from similar herbs, common formulas, and important safety considerations.
Bai Lian is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb made from the dried tuberous roots of the Bai Lian plant. This article introduces its appearance, medicinal part, traditional Chinese medicine perspectives, differences from Bai Ji and Tian Hua Fen, traditional formulas such as Bai Lian San, and key precautions.
Tu Jing Pi is a traditional Chinese medicinal material derived from the root bark or bark near the roots of Pseudolarix trees and is mainly intended for external use. This article explains its appearance, medicinal parts, traditional understanding, modern research, common preparations, and safety considerations to help overseas Chinese readers build a basic understanding.
Bei Dou Gen is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried rhizome of Menispermum dauricum. Its appearance, source, and usage precautions are often confused with those of Shan Dou Gen. This article provides a basic overview of its identification, traditional understanding, modern research concerns, and common preparations.
What is Duhuo? This article explains how to identify Duhuo root by appearance, its medicinal part, and harvesting and processing. It also compares Duhuo with Qianghuo and Danggui, and outlines common formulas containing Duhuo as well as precautions for use, helping overseas Chinese users build a basic understanding.
