Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) uses natural herbs to balance qi, restore yin-yang, and support holistic wellness. Explore benefits, formulas & remedies.
Also known as fleeceflower root, Polygonum multiflorum, Thunb Polygonum multiflorum, and He Shou Wu. He Shou Wu is a blood-tonifying medicinal herb, derived from the root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., a plant in the Polygonaceae family. There are many processing methods for He Shou Wu. Currently, two main types exist: raw He Shou Wu … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet He Shou Wu Pheasant is a classic therapeutic dish rooted in traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine culture. It is delicately prepared with tender pheasant meat and processed *Polygonum multiflorum* (Zhi He Shou Wu) as the main ingredients, complemented by *Lycium barbarum* (Goji Berry), *Ziziphus jujuba* (Red Date), and other ingredients. This dish … Read more
Chuanxiong is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort., a plant in the Apiaceae family. The geo-authentic herb specifically refers to Chuanxiong produced in the central hilly plains of the Sichuan Basin, including areas such as Dujiangyan, Pixian, Pengzhou, Shifang, Chongzhou, Qionglai, and Meishan. This herb supports healthy blood … Read more
Angelica sinensis (Danggui) is a blood-tonifying herb derived from the root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, a plant in the Apiaceae family. It is traditionally used to support healthy blood production and circulation, promote menstrual regularity and comfort, and help maintain bowel regularity and moisture. It may be beneficial for individuals seeking to support a … Read more
Sanqi Danggui Decoction Medicinal Food: A Popular Science Article Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine (Yaoshan) Sanqi Danggui Tang (Notoginseng and Angelica sinensis Soup) is a classic TCM medicinal food passed down through millennia, rooted in ancient Chinese wisdom of dietary therapy for health maintenance. It is crafted with the two core herbs, Notoginseng and Angelica sinensis, … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Angelica sinensis (Danggui) and Hen Chicken Soup is a classic medicinal food with a thousand-year heritage, originating from the TCM concept of “medicine and food sharing the same origin.” It skillfully combines Angelica sinensis (Danggui)—a dual-purpose medicinal and food ingredient—with home-raised hen chicken. Angelica sinensis has been honored since ancient times … Read more
Ginger (Shengjiang) is a commonly used medicinal herb that helps release the exterior and disperse cold. It is the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant, *Zingiber officinale* Rosc. (family Zingiberaceae). It helps release the exterior and disperse cold, warms the middle burner to helps with occasional occasional nausea, transforms phlegm to support respiratory comfort, and … Read more
Turmeric (Jianghuang) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L., a plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It supports healthy blood circulation and qi flow, and helps maintain comfortable movement of the meridians and joints. It is traditionally used to support normal chest and rib area comfort, maintain a balanced … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Turmeric, Papaya, and Bean Sprout Soup is a classic dish that embodies the philosophy of food as medicine, rooted in traditional Chinese medicinal dietary wisdom. It features turmeric, papaya, and bean sprouts as main ingredients, paired with mild seasoning to preserve the freshness of the ingredients while supporting the body-regulating properties … Read more
(Astragalus membranaceus), a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge., plants of the genus Astragalus in the Leguminosae family. It supports healthy Qi (vital energy) elevation, helps maintain a strong exterior (Wei Qi) and normal perspiration, promotes healthy fluid metabolism … Read more