Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) uses natural herbs to balance qi, restore yin-yang, and support holistic wellness. Explore benefits, formulas & remedies.
Introduction to Medicinal Food Astragalus and Beef Congee (Huangqi Niurou Zhou) is a classic medicinal food rooted in traditional Chinese medicinal dietary theory. It skillfully combines Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi), which supports Qi and helps maintain healthy body defenses, with beef, which helps warm the digestive system and supports Qi energy, all simmered with japonica rice … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Fangji Huangqi Congee (Stephania and Astragalus Congee) is a therapeutic food derived from the classic formula “Fangji Huangqi Tang” (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction) recorded in Zhang Zhongjing’s *Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber* during the Han Dynasty. Passed down through thousands of years, it is still widely used today in … Read more
Cordyceps sinensis (Dongchongxiacao), a Chinese herbal medicine, is a dried composite of the stroma and larval corpse of the parasitic fungus *Cordyceps sinensis* (Berk.) Sacc. (family Clavicipitaceae) on the larva of a hepialid moth. It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Tibet, and Qinghai. This herb is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, entering the … Read more
Lingzhi, a Chinese herbal medicine, is the dried fruiting body of the fungus *Ganoderma lucidum* (Leyss.ex Fr.) Karst. (known as Red Reishi) or *Ganoderma sinense* Zhao, Xu et Zhang (known as Purple Reishi) in the family Polyporaceae. It supports Qi and calms the spirit, and helps maintain normal respiratory function. It helps with occasional restlessness … Read more
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. (Ren Shen) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Araliaceae family, genus Panax. It can grow up to 60 cm in height; the rhizome is short, and the main root is fusiform. Palmate compound leaves, 3–6, are whorled at the stem apex; petioles are 3–8 cm long, glabrous. Leaflets … Read more
Gastroptosis refers to a chronic condition in which the stomach descends below its normal physiological position. It is generally believed that this condition is often triggered by long-term dietary irregularities or overexertion, leading to sinking of Middle Qi and dysfunction of ascending and descending. Individuals with this condition often experience abdominal distension (worsened after eating, … Read more
Chronic gastritis refers to inflammatory or atrophic lesions of the gastric mucosa and is a common condition. Modern medicine classifies this wellness into four types: chronic superficial gastritis, chronic atrophic gastritis, chronic erosive gastritis, and chronic hypertrophic gastritis. Generally, it is believed that the pathogenic factors leading to chronic gastritis include: acute gastritis that fails … Read more
Occasional digestive wellness may be supported by various factors including lifestyle, dietary habits, and emotional well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes several patterns that may be associated with such temporary needs. Traditional Chinese Medicine describes patterns that may support digestive comfort through the use of herbal combinations tailored to individual needs. 1.Jupi Jiangjiao Cha (a tea … Read more
Hematemesis refers to the expulsion of blood from the upper digestive tract through the mouth, which may be associated with conditions that affect the integrity of mucosal tissues and blood vessels. Clinical presentation may include blood that is often dark red in color and frequently mixed with food residues, as well as manifestations such as … Read more
Vomiting is a condition in which gastric contents, including food and phlegm, are expelled from the mouth. It serves as a protective response of the body, but frequent and severe vomiting may lead to disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance as well as nutritional imbalances. Vomiting is commonly observed in Western medicine conditions such as … Read more