Main Point: Zhao Hai
Pair: Shen Mai
Vessel: Yin Heel Vessel
戊(6) + 申(7) + 癸(1) + 亥(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.
Yin excess, Yang decline. Do not disturb sinews or expose yourself to dew.
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
Gastrodia elata is widely simmered into nourishing soups with ingredients like ribs and chicken for dizziness, poor sleep and nerve numbness relief. Many people pair seafood with Gastrodia elata to enhance nutrition, yet this combination brings hidden risks including allergy overlap, aggravated diarrhea, weakened medicinal effects and blood pressure disorders. 1. Superimposed allergic risk (the … Read more
Gastrodia elata works mainly to soothe nerves, dilate blood vessels, relieve dizziness, migraine and insomnia. Consuming spicy food concurrently interferes with its therapeutic effects and triggers physical discomfort, which is why spicy meals are not recommended during the period of taking Gastrodia elata. Below is a detailed breakdown of efficacy interference, side effects, crowd risks … Read more
Gastrodia elata has vasodilating, sedative and anti-platelet pharmacological properties, while alcohol also dilates blood vessels, suppresses the central nervous system and irritates the gastrointestinal tract. When alcohol and Gastrodia elata are consumed together, their effects overlap and amplify, triggering multiple adverse reactions ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening risks. 1. Severe orthostatic hypotension (most common … Read more
Gastrodia elata is a common medicinal herb for relieving dizziness, headache and insomnia, yet certain foods will counteract its efficacy, amplify side effects such as hypotension and diarrhea, or trigger digestive discomfort when consumed together with Gastrodia elata. For better safety and medicinal effect, specific food combinations should be strictly avoided. This article follows Google … Read more
Gastrodia elata is commonly used by elderly adults to relieve hypertension dizziness, chronic headache, insomnia, neural numbness and senile anxiety, yet seniors feature declined liver & kidney metabolism, fragile cardiovascular function and multiple underlying illnesses, making them far more susceptible to overdose side effects than younger adults. Strict age-specific dosage limits and administration rules are … Read more
Gastrodia elata is a widely used medicinal herb with neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, making it both a potential supportive remedy and a high-precaution herbal option for people living with autoimmune diseases. Unlike ordinary health herbs, Gastrodia elata delivers dual effects on the human immune system: it can relieve autoimmune-related nerve inflammation, migraine, and insomnia, … Read more
Healthy cultivated sulfur-free gastrodia has no direct hepatotoxic or nephrotoxic ingredients, but patients with liver or kidney damage cannot take Gastrodia elata casually for long-term daily health care. It may increase metabolic burden, worsen organ ischemia, and only short-term low-dose use is permitted under physician monitoring when necessary. Wild sulfur-fumigated gastrodia is strictly forbidden. 1. … Read more
People suffering from hypotension (baseline blood pressure consistently below 90/60 mmHg) face clear safety risks if consuming Tianma, and routine consumption is contraindicated. The core hazard lies in Tianma’s inherent vasodilating effect lowering blood pressure further. 1. Core mechanism of risk Gastrodin relaxes vascular smooth muscle, dilates systemic arteries and capillaries, reduces peripheral vascular resistance, … Read more
General conclusion: Healthy children do not need and should not take gastrodia regularly for health care. Only children with specific medical problems may use it temporarily under pediatric TCM supervision with strict low doses. Long-term daily use is unsafe for minors. 1. Suitable scenarios (medical use only, doctor prescription required) Gastrodia is occasionally prescribed for … Read more
1. Classic herbal incompatibility rule In traditional Chinese medicine eighteen antagonistic medicinal pairs (Shiba Fan), the rule clearly states: Veratrum (Lilu, 藜芦) counteracts Gastrodia elata (Tianma). Gastrodia elata must never be combined with any veratrum species: black veratrum, white veratrum, veratrum root, veratrum rhizome. 2. Why they are incompatible (toxicological mechanism) (1) Toxic synergistic amplification … Read more
