Main Point: Zhao Hai
Pair: Shen Mai
Vessel: Yin Heel Vessel
ζ(6) + η³(7) + ηΈ(1) + δΊ₯(4) = 18, remainder 2Open Point: Zhao Hai
Triple Burner regulates. Prepare for sleep. Soak feet in warm water.
Active Organ: Triple Burner
If symptoms like Edema, migraine, tinnitus recur at this time, consider Triple Burner meridian pathology.
Triple Burner qi transformation governs the whole body.
Yang Qi converges, Yin Qi grows heavier. Quiet rest, avoid exertion.
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 Chinaβs 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. Twoβthirds of Chinaβs exported goji berry products originate from Ningxia. As the wellβknown saying goes: βThe 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 desertβoasis ecological zone for licorice cultivation. Largeβscale standardized licorice planting bases are concentrated in Tarim Township and surrounding desertified sandy land, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza inflata (inflated licorice) and local redβbark 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
YES β there is a significant interaction risk. Dong quai and warfarin should be used together only under close medical supervision; self-mixing them is strongly discouraged. The science behind the interaction Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that slows clot formation to prevent dangerous blood clots. Dong quai contains coumarin-type compounds. Two critical risks: Clinical … Read more
Routine use of dong quai while breastfeeding is generally NOT recommended without professional guidance; most providers advise avoiding it unless supervised by both a lactation consultant and qualified herbal practitioner. There is limited high-quality safety research on dong quai passing into human breast milk. Key considerations Realistic guidance β Scenario: You just gave birth and … Read more
Dong quai is NOT recommended during pregnancy, especially the first and second trimester. Most herbal clinicians advise avoiding dong quai entirely while pregnant. Why caution is needed Dong quai has two key properties: The blood-moving action carries theoretical risks in pregnancy: Traditional Chinese medicine guidance classifies dong quai as a blood-moving herb, which are generally … Read more
Dong quai is generally well tolerated at standard doses (1.5β3g daily), but side effects can occur, especially with high doses, empty-stomach intake or sensitive constitutions. Side effects are usually mild and fade once you lower the dose or stop temporarily. Common, mild side effects Less common potential reactions Important Serious Warnings & Contraindications (who should … Read more
It depends entirely on your flow. It is not universally safe to take dong quai while menstruating. Dong quai activates and moves blood. Its rule of thumb: β Good for stagnation (scanty, stuck flow) β οΈ Risky with heavy bleeding Two scenarios 1. You have light, dark flow with clots Safe for short use (first 1β2 … Read more
How to Make Homemade Dong Quai Tea (Decoction)οΌThis method extracts ligustilide and active compounds far better than simply pouring hot water over it. Ingredients (Single Daily Serving) Simple Step-by-Step Method Pro Tips to improve taste & benefits β Basic plain version: straight dong quai tea (slightly bitter, earthy flavour) You can add gentle pairings to … Read more
Not continuously every single day indefinitely. Cyclic on/off long-term use is safer than non-stop daily intake year-round. Unbroken daily long-term use raises risks of hormone receptor overstimulation, digestive issues and blood flow imbalance. Recommended long-term routine (two scenarios) 1. If you still have menstrual cycles (pre-menopause) Follow your natural cycle rhythm: β Take daily only … Read more
Yes β it is strongly recommended to take dong quai alongside food, rather than on an empty stomach. Why food matters This is the most common side effect people experience when dosing on an empty stomach. Best practice routine Take your daily dong quai dose with breakfast or lunch (mid-morning meal is ideal). You can … Read more
Dong quai follows cycle-aligned herbal timing β this is the biggest secret most people miss. It works to nourish blood and build pelvic circulation before your period arrives, and you adjust intake according to your cycle phase. 1. Reproductive years (still having periods) β Best window to take dong quai: Follicular Phase β Day after … Read more
Dong quai is a nutritive blood tonic; it rebuilds your bodyβs balance gradually β it does not deliver overnight results. Response times depend on your symptoms, consistent dosing, and following the follicular-phase cyclic routine. 1. Early subtle shifts (2β4 weeks) Many women notice small, preliminary improvements within 2 to 4 weeks of steady proper use: … Read more
