Main Point: Nei Guan(PC6)
Pair: Gong Sun(SP4)
Vessel: Yin Linking Vessel
戊(6) + 申(7) + 丁(7) + 巳(4) = 24, remainder 8Open Point: Zhao Hai
Spleen transforms and transports. Avoid overthinking. Tap inner lower leg.
Active Organ: Spleen
If symptoms like Poor appetite, fatigue, abdominal distension recur at this time, consider Spleen meridian pathology.
Spleen deficiency produces dampness, affecting transformation and transportation.
Yang Qi gradually rises. Follow the natural rhythm to promote Yang.
Goji berries, a traditional Chinese medicine, are the dried, ripe fruits of Ningxia goji (Lycium barbarum L.), a plant belonging to the genus Lycium in the Solanaceae family. They have the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, nourishing essence, and improving eyesight. They are primarily used to treat deficiency-syndrome with essence depletion, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, impotence and nocturnal emission, internal heat with excessive thirst, blood deficiency with pallor and weakness, and blurred vision.
Rhodiola is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the dried roots and rhizomes of Rhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. et Thoms.) H. Ohba, a plant in the Crassulaceae family. It has the effects of tonifying qi, promoting blood circulation, unblocking meridians, and relieving wheezing. It is primarily used to treat qi deficiency with blood stasis, chest pain due to bi syndrome, hemiplegia caused by stroke, and fatigue with shortness of breath.
Tianma is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to calm the liver and subdue wind. It is the dried tuber of Gastrodia elata Bl., a plant in the genus Gastrodia of the Orchidaceae family. It has the effects of subduing wind and relieving spasms, calming liver yang, and dispelling wind to unblock the meridians.It is primarily used to treat infantile convulsions, epileptic seizures, tetanus, headaches and dizziness, paralysis of the hands and feet, numbness of the limbs, and rheumatic arthralgia.
Licorice is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried roots and rhizomes of the leguminous plants Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza glabra, or Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glabra. It is named for its sweet taste. It is primarily produced in Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Gansu, and the Northeast, where unique geographical and climatic conditions endow it with excellent medicinal properties.Licorice has the effects of tonifying the spleen and boosting qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, and alleviating spasms and pain. It is commonly used to treat spleen and stomach deficiency, deficiency of heart qi, heat-toxin syndromes, cough, and spasmodic pain in the epigastrium, abdomen, or limbs. It also harmonizes other herbs, mitigates drug toxicity, and balances the properties of medicinal materials, making it widely used in herbal formulas. In addition, licorice can be incorporated into daily diets to provide certain health-promoting benefits.
Cordyceps, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried composite of the fruiting body and the corpse of a caterpillar from the family Sphingidae, parasitized by the fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. of the Clavicipitaceae family. It is primarily produced in Sichuan, Tibet, and Qinghai.This herb has a sweet taste and neutral nature; it enters the Lung and Kidney meridians. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the lungs, as well as stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm. It can be used to treat kidney deficiency with essence depletion, impotence and nocturnal emission, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, chronic cough with wheezing due to deficiency, and coughing up blood due to overwork.
Chuanxiong is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. of the Apiaceae family. Authentic medicinal materials specifically refer to Chuanxiong produced in the central hilly and plain areas of the Sichuan Basin, including Dujiangyan, Pixian, Pengzhou, Shifang, Chongzhou, Qionglai, and Meishan.This herb has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating qi, dispelling wind, and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat chest pain due to chest obstruction, stabbing pain in the chest and flanks, swelling and pain from falls or blows, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain caused by masses, headaches, and rheumatic arthralgia.
Dong Quai is a blood-nourishing medicinal herb derived from the root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels, a plant belonging to the genus Angelica in the Apiaceae family. It has the effects of nourishing and invigorating the blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines to promote bowel movements.It is primarily used to treat blood deficiency with pallor, dizziness and palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold, rheumatic arthralgia, trauma from falls or blows, boils, abscesses, and sores, as well as constipation caused by intestinal dryness.
Astragalus is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge., plants belonging to the genus Astragalus in the Fabaceae family.It has the effects of tonifying qi and raising yang, consolidating the exterior and stopping sweating, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, generating body fluids and nourishing blood, resolving stagnation and relieving arthralgia, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.It is primarily used to treat qi deficiency with fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, sinking of central qi, chronic diarrhea with rectal prolapse, bloody stools and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency, edema caused by qi deficiency, internal heat with excessive thirst, pallor and weakness due to blood deficiency, hemiplegia, arthralgia and numbness, abscesses and boils that are slow to ulcerate, and chronic ulcers that fail to heal.
China is the native homeland of goji berries (Lycium barbarum). Multiple regions across the country have formed large-scale commercial goji planting bases with unique soil and climate conditions. Each producing area yields goji berries with distinct flavour, appearance and nutritional traits. Below is a detailed overview of China’s major goji berry planting bases. 1. Zhongning ... Read more
Goji berry is a signature treasure from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It can be eaten raw, brewed into herbal tea, added to soups, fermented into wine or cooked in dishes, delivering great flavour together with rich nutrition. Two‑thirds of China’s exported goji berry products originate from Ningxia. As the well‑known saying goes: “The world looks ... Read more
Zhongning County, located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is universally hailed as the Hometown of Chinese Goji Berries. This title is not merely a marketing slogan, but a well-earned recognition built on over six hundred years of goji cultivation history, unique natural terroir, and mature industrial development. Since ancient times, Zhongning goji berries were presented ... Read more
Zhongning Goji Berry Industrial Park is located in Zhongning County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the globally recognised hometown of goji berries. It is a national-level modern agricultural industrial park built to develop the geographical indication protected Zhongning goji berry industry. The park integrates seedling breeding, standardized planting demonstration, scientific research & innovation, intelligent deep processing, ... Read more
Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor sits in Hongliugou core zone of Zhongning, Ningxia, hometown of goji berries. Explore its GAP organic planting, full-chain production, certifications & premium authentic Zhongning goji berries. Core keyword: Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor Introduction Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor is located in Hongliugou core sub-producing area of Zhongning County, Ningxia ... Read more
Zhongning goji berry (wolfberry) from Ningxia is a protected geographical indication product. Learn about its unique growing environment, quality features, historical heritage and health benefits. Core keyword: Zhongning goji berry Introduction Zhongning, located in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is widely known as the Hometown of Chinese Goji Berries. Zhongning goji berry is a nationally ... Read more
Shaya County of Aksu Prefecture lies on the northern margin of the Taklamakan Desert, traversed by the Tarim River, forming a unique desert‑oasis ecological zone for licorice cultivation. Large‑scale standardized licorice planting bases are concentrated in Tarim Township and surrounding desertified sandy land, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza inflata (inflated licorice) and local red‑bark Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Relying ... Read more
Gulang County, Wuwei, located at the southern edge of Tengger Desert, belongs to the core Daodi licorice producing zone listed in the First Batch of Gansu Provincial Daodi Chinese Herbal Catalogue, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Ural licorice, local improved variety Wulahong licorice). Concentrated demonstration bases are distributed in Zhitan Town, Haizitan Town, Peijiaying Town and ... Read more
Licorice root is not bad for healthy kidneys with short-term, cycled use—but chronic overuse or high doses can cause significant kidney strain and electrolyte-related renal complications. As a herbal pharmacist, kidney safety is one of the most overlooked topics for licorice users. Many people assume herbal roots are inherently kidney-safe, but full-spectrum licorice contains glycyrrhizin, … Read more
Yes, licorice root is one of the most evidence-backed herbal remedies for reducing acute and chronic stomach inflammation (gastritis). As a herbal pharmacist, I frequently recommend licorice root—especially DGL—to clients struggling with inflamed stomach lining, post-meal burning, chronic gastritis, and mild inflammatory digestive irritation. Unlike antacids that only neutralize acid temporarily, licorice targets the actual … Read more
Yes, licorice root offers powerful evidence-backed liver-protective, antioxidant, and detox-support benefits when used correctly—but it can cause liver stress if overused or misdosed. As a herbal pharmacist, licorice is one of my top natural botanicals for supporting liver enzyme balance, reducing hepatic inflammation, and protecting liver cells from oxidative damage. Many people overlook licorice’s liver … Read more
No, licorice root and DGL are not the same. DGL is a modified, specialized form of licorice root with key active compounds removed for safety. As a herbal pharmacist, this is the most critical distinction every licorice user must understand. While both come from the exact same Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, their processing, active ingredients, health … Read more
Yes, regular full-spectrum licorice root has well-documented interactions with multiple common prescription and over-the-counter medications. As a herbal pharmacist, medication interactions are the top safety concern I monitor for licorice users. Licorice’s active compound glycyrrhizin alters electrolyte balance, blood pressure, liver enzyme activity, and hormone function—creating measurable risks when combined with specific drugs. DGL licorice, … Read more
Licorice root cannot cure severe, active stomach ulcers on its own, but it is one of the most powerful natural herbal remedies to speed ulcer healing, reduce recurrence, and relieve ulcer pain. As a herbal pharmacist, I regularly use and recommend DGL licorice as a core adjunct protocol for gastric and duodenal ulcers. Unlike antacids … Read more
Pure licorice root has a complex, naturally intense sweet, earthy, and mildly aromatic flavor with subtle bitter and woody undertones. As a herbal pharmacist, I find most people mistake licorice root for black licorice candy—they taste similar but are far from identical. Raw medicinal licorice root delivers layered, grounding herbal sweetness, while commercial candy offers … Read more
Licorice root does NOT directly raise your body’s raw blood estrogen levels, but it acts as a mild phytoestrogen to produce estrogen-like hormonal effects. As a herbal pharmacist, this is one of the most misunderstood hormone questions about licorice. Many clients fear licorice spikes estrogen and causes hormonal imbalances, while others take it expecting to … Read more
Yes, pure licorice root tea is 100% naturally caffeine-free. As a herbal pharmacist, I often recommend licorice root tea as a perfect caffeine-free alternative to coffee, black tea, and green tea. Unlike traditional tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), licorice root is an herbal root with zero caffeine content, making it a calming, non-stimulating beverage safe for … Read more
Yes, licorice root is clinically effective for reducing eczema inflammation, redness, itching, and dry skin irritation. As a herbal pharmacist, I regularly recommend topical licorice root formulations for mild to moderate eczema, atopic dermatitis, and sensitive inflammatory skin conditions. While most people only associate licorice with gut and respiratory health, its flavonoid compounds are well-researched … Read more
