Konjac is the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It refers to the tubers of the following plants in the genus Amorphophallus of the Araceae family: Amorphophallus rivieri Durieu, Amorphophallus sinensis Belval, Amorphophallus variabilis Bl., andDongchuan konjac (Amorphophallus mairei Lévl.). It has the effects of resolving phlegm and eliminating food stagnation, detoxifying and dispersing nodules, and promoting blood circulation to relieve pain. It is primarily used to treat phlegm-related coughs, food stagnation, malaria, scrofula, masses and masses, trauma, boils, carbuncles, erysipelas, scalds and burns, and snake bites.
Beautiful Lespedeza Flower, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the flower of Lespedeza formosa (Vog.) Koehne, a plant in the Fabaceae family. It is distributed in North China, East China, Southwest China, as well as Guangdong and Guangxi. It has the efficacy of clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is primarily used to treat coughing up blood due to lung heat and bloody stools.
Horse Mane, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the mane or tail hair of the horse (Equus caballus orientalis Noack) of the Equidae family. Horses are raised throughout the country. It has the effects of stopping bleeding and leukorrhea, as well as detoxifying and promoting wound healing. It is commonly used for menorrhagia, leukorrhea, and boils.
Luoshuang Honggen, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the root of Ilex serrata Thunb., a plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is distributed in Jiangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, and other regions. It has the effects of clearing the lungs, detoxifying, and promoting wound healing. It is commonly used for lung abscesses, burns, and ulcerated sores.
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[Danxi’s Experiential Methods] The author of this book, Zhu Zhenheng (1281–1358), styled Yanxiu, was a native of Yiwu, Wuzhou (present-day Zhejiang). As he resided by Danxi Stream in Yiwu, he was known as “Danxi Elder.” He studied under the renowned physician Luo Zhiti in Hangzhou. By synthesizing the theories of contemporary physicians such as Liu … Read more
[Sheng Ji Zong Lu (Prescriptions from the Great Peace)] [Ingredients of the Porridge] Areca nut 10-15 grams (if used for expelling parasites, the dosage can be increased to 30-60 grams), 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Descending qi, resolving food stagnation, expelling parasites. Applicable for Qi Stagnation due to food accumulation, abdominal distension … Read more
Discourses for the Aged [Ingredients of the Porridge] 10 to 15 grams of Euonymus alatus, 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] helps with occasional restlessness and thirst, detoxifies alcohol. Suitable for alcohol intoxication, feverish restlessness, and thirst. [Decoction Method] First, decoct Hovenia dulcis Thunb. to obtain a concentrated juice, strain out … Read more
[Records on Diet Differentiation] [Porridge Composition] 5 grams of Nardostachys Root and Rhizome (gan song), 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Promoting the flow of qi to helps with occasional pain, tonifying the Spleen and strengthening the stomach. It is applicable for chest pain due to Qi Stagnation, abdominal distension and pain, poor … Read more
[Sheng Ji Zong Lu (Prescriptions from the Great Peace)] [Porridge Composition] 5-10 grams of Myristicae Semen, two slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1 liang (30 grams) of Oryzae Sativa Semen. [Efficacy and Indications] Stimulates appetite and promotes digestion, warms the middle-jiao and moves qi downward. Applicable for indigestion of retained food, vomiting, chronic diarrhea and cold … Read more
Dietetic Therapy Materia Medica The author of this book, Meng Shen, was from Ruzhou in the Tang Dynasty. He had a passion for medicine since childhood and served as the Sima (an official title) of Taizhou and the Cishi (governor) of Tongzhou. He was indifferent to official career advancement and later “retired to his mountain … Read more
[Shanjia Qinggong (Simple Dishes from a Mountain Home)] The author of this book, Lin Hong, was from the Song Dynasty. His work Shan Jia Qing Gong was successively included in Shuo Fu compiled by Tao Zongyi of the Yuan Dynasty and Yi Men Guang Du compiled by Zhou Lujing of the Ming Dynasty. Plum Blossom … Read more
[Records on Diet Differentiation] [Porridge Composition] 15-20 grams of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (30 grams if fresh), 30-60 grams of Coicis Semen. [Efficacy and Indications] Regulates qi, strengthens the stomach, resolves phlegm, and stops cough. It is applicable for Qi Stagnation in the Spleen and stomach, abdominal distension and fullness, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea and … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 30-40 grams of Crataegus pinnatifida, or 60 grams of fresh Crataegus pinnatifida, 60 grams of japonica rice, and 10 grams of granulated sugar. [Efficacy and Indications] Strengthens the Spleen and stomach, resolves food stagnation, and disperses blood stasis. It is applicable for food stagnation, indigestion of meat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, postpartum … Read more
[Duoneng Bishi] The author of this book, Liu Ji (1311-1375), styled Boyun, was from Qingtian, Zhejiang Province, and a politician in the early Ming Dynasty. He was well-versed in the classics and history, resourceful and strategic, serving as an important advisor to Zhu Yuanzhang and recognized as a “founding hero” of the Ming Dynasty. His … Read more
