Trichosanthes is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the dried, mature fruits of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. and Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms, plants belonging to the genus Trichosanthes in the Cucurbitaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat and eliminating phlegm, relieving chest congestion and dispersing nodules, and moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines.It is primarily used to treat coughs caused by lung heat with thick, yellow, turbid phlegm; chest pain due to chest obstruction; chest fullness and distension; mastitis; lung abscess; intestinal abscess; and severe constipation.
Toad Gallbladder is the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the gallbladder of the Chinese giant toad (Bufo bufogargarizans Cantor) or the black-eyed toad (B. melanostictus Schneider) of the family Bufonidae. It has the effects of suppressing coughs, expelling phlegm, detoxifying, and dispersing nodules.It is primarily used to treat bronchitis, loss of voice in children, early-stage lymph node tuberculosis, and nasal furuncles.
Jinxianbiao, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the roots and whole plant of Potentilla leuconota D. Don, a member of the Rosaceae family. It is distributed in southwestern China, as well as in Gansu, Taiwan, and Hubei. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting the elimination of dampness. It is commonly used to treat hoarseness caused by wind-heat, lung abscess, abdominal pain with diarrhea, and leukorrhea in women.
Willow Leaf, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the leaves of the weeping willow (Salix babylonica L.), a plant of the genus Salix in the Salicaceae family. It is native to the Yangtze and Yellow River basins and is cultivated throughout other regions. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination, calming the liver, relieving pain, and promoting the eruption of rashes.It is primarily used to treat coughing and wheezing, heat-induced dysuria, calculous dysuria, leukorrhea, hypertension, boils and abscesses, scalds and burns, swollen and painful joints, toothache, prickly heat, and itchy skin.
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[Zun Sheng Ba Jian] The author of this book, Gao Lian, styled himself Shenfu and was also known as the Hermit Ruinan. He hailed from Qiantang (present-day Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province) and was a playwright of the Ming Dynasty. In addition to leaving behind dramatic works and collections of poems and essays, his miscellaneous treatise Zunsheng … Read more
[Discourses of Longevity] The author of this book, Cao Tingdong, was a health preservation expert in the Qing Dynasty. Due to “having a weak constitution since childhood, commonly known as child tuberculosis”, he devoted himself to the study of health preservation for a long time and lived to be over ninety years old. Normally, he … Read more
[Prescriptions from the Great Peace] [Ingredients of the Porridge] 30 grams of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 10 grams of Arecae Semen, one pig’s stomach, a small amount of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and 2 liang (100 grams) of Oryza Sativa L. (Japonica Rice). [Indications and Actions] Tonifies the middle-jiao and replenishes qi, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes … Read more
[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Reference to Western Medicine] The author of this book, Zhang Xichun (1860-1933), was a renowned physician in modern times from Yanshan County, Hebei Province. He inherited his father’s profession at a young age, studied traditional Chinese medicine, and engaged in long-term clinical practice. In medicine, he advocated the integration … Read more
Porridge Prescriptions Porridge Composition: Half a jin of fresh sweet potatoes, 2 to 3 liang of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar. Efficacy and Indications: Strengthening the Spleen and nourishing the stomach, replenishing qi and promoting lactation. Applicable for vitamin A deficiency, night blindness, bloody stool, constipation, and damp-heat jaundice. Boiling Method: … Read more
Prescriptions from the Great Imperial Pharmacy Porridge Recipe Composition: 3-5 grams of Ginseng (or 15-20 grams of Codonopsis Pilosula), 15-20 grams of Poria Cocos, 3-5 grams of Fresh Ginger, 60 grams of Japonica Rice. Efficacy and Indications: Replenishes qi and tonifies deficiency, strengthens the Spleen and nourishes the stomach. It is suitable for signs of … Read more
Prescriptions of Divine Ingenuity for Universal Safety The author of this book, Liu Yuanbin, was from Anfu County in the Song Dynasty and was well-versed in medicine and pharmacology. He authored five medical books, including Shenqiao Wanquan Fang (Divinely Ingenious and All-Inclusive Prescriptions), Dongtian Zhenjiu Jing (Cave Heaven Acupuncture and Moxibustion Classic), and Zhujie Shuhe … Read more
Zhou Pu (Porridge Recipes) The author of this book, Huang Yunhu, was a native of Qizhou during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and once served as an official in Chengdu. His book Porridge Recipes contains a total of 247 porridge formulas. The author was well-versed in the health benefits of consuming porridge and … Read more
Taiping Huifang Recipes This book stands as one of the monumental medical works of the Song Dynasty, compiled by the official government and finalized during the Zhenghe period (1111-1117 AD). It was compiled by gathering effective folk supports and medical prescriptions contributed by physicians of that era, and integrating them with secret recipes from the … Read more
When applying medicinal porridge therapy in clinical practice, attention should also be given to the following considerations: 1. Select porridge according to syndrome differentiation and apply it appropriately. As a dietary therapy method in traditional Chinese medicine, when using medicinal porridges, one should also “choose porridges based on syndrome differentiation according to the patient’s condition.” … Read more
