Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) uses natural herbs to balance qi, restore yin-yang, and support holistic wellness. Explore benefits, formulas & remedies.
I. Medicinal Properties of Food Ingredients and Overall Effects Actions of Medicinal Herbs Overall Efficacy Suitable for Contraindications During breastfeeding, avoid drinking large amounts of malt (Hordeum vulgare, malt has a lactation-suppressing effect). Those with severe Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold (especially on an empty stomach) and those who frequently experience diarrhea should not consume it frequently. … Read more
1. Core Functions The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine Target Population Contraindicated Populations 2. Ingredient Ratio (2–3 servings) 3. Detailed Preparation Steps 4. Drinking Tips The Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine Behind Chuanxiong Danggui Lamb Soup In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Chuanxiong Danggui lamb soup recipe for blood health is rooted in the concept … Read more
Materials Codonopsis pilosula (Dangshen) 15g, Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi) 20g, 1 squab, 100g lean meat, appropriate amounts of ginger slices, salt, and chicken powder. Expert’s Note Codonopsis pilosula (Dangshen) belongs to the category of qi-tonifying herbs. It is suitable for patients with deficiency pattern hypertension presenting with Spleen and Stomach deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue and lassitude. … Read more
Kunbu (Kelp): The thallus of Laminaria japonica Aresch. (family Laminariaceae) or Ecklonia kurome Okam. (family Alariaceae). **Nature, Taste, and Meridian Tropism**: Cold in nature, salty in taste. Belongs to the Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin (LR), the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming (ST), and the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin (KI). 【Actions and Indications】Softens hardness and dissipates masses, … Read more
Malt: Dried germinated caryopsis of the mature fruit of *Hordeum vulgare* L. (Poaceae). **Nature and Flavor:** Neutral nature, sweet flavor. **Meridian Tropism:** Spleen Meridian (SP) and Stomach Meridian (ST). Actions and Indications: Moves qi and promotes digestion, strengthens the spleen and stimulates appetite, reduces lactation and relieves distension. This is a digestant medicinal. **【Pharmacological Research】** … Read more
Jineijin (Chicken Gizzard Membrane): derived from the dried inner wall of the gizzard of the domestic chicken, *Gallus gallus domesticus* Brisson. **【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】** Nature: neutral; Flavor: sweet. Meridian tropism: Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin (SP), Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming (ST), Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang (SI), Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang (BL). 【Actions and … Read more
Chixiaodou (Phaseolus calcaratus): the mature seed of Phaseolus calcaratus Roxb., a plant in the Fabaceae family. **Flavor and Nature:** Sweet and sour, neutral. **Meridian Tropism:** Heart Meridian (HT), Small Intestine Meridian (SI). **Actions and Indications:** Promotes urination to reduce edema, detoxifies and expels pus. It belongs to the subcategory of herbs that promote urination and … Read more
Huajiao: The mature pericarp of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. (family Rutaceae). **Properties and Meridian Tropism:** Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. Enters the Spleen Meridian (SP), Stomach Meridian (ST), and Kidney Meridian (KI). 【Actions and Indications】Warms the Middle to relieve pain, kills parasites and relieves itching. It is an interior-warming medicinal. [Pharmacological Research] Anti-gastric ulcer, anti-diarrhea, … Read more
Semen Euryales (Qianshi): the mature seed kernel of *Euryale ferox* Salisb., a plant in the Nymphaeaceae (water lily) family. 【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】Neutral in nature, sweet and astringent in flavor. It enters the Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin (SP) and the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin (KI). 【Actions and Indications】Tonifies the kidney and consolidates essence, supplements … Read more