Main Point: Lie Que
Pair: Zhao Hai
Vessel: Conception Vessel
己(5) + 酉(6) + 甲(10) + 子(9) = 30, remainder 6Open Point: Gong Sun
Sleep deeply to nourish gallbladder. Avoid staying up late. Massage Tinghui point.
Active Organ: Gallbladder
If symptoms like Bitter taste, migraine, hypochondriac pain recur at this time, consider Gallbladder meridian pathology.
Liver & Gallbladder are exterior-interior. Wood overacts on Earth, easily affects Spleen/Stomach.
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
[Formula] Seventeen mulberries (Fructus Mori), two walnuts (Juglans regia). [Usage] Grind it into a paste, pull out the white hair, fill the hole with the paste, and black hair will grow. [Efficacy] Promotes the growth of black hair. [Indications] Premature graying of the sideburn hair. [Commentary] Both of the above prescriptions primarily feature mulberry fruit … Read more
[Formula] Fructus Mori (Mulberry Fruit) 500g, Tadpoles 500g [Usage] Place in a bottle, seal it, and hang it at the eastern end of the house until it completely turns into a mud-like substance, staining white like lacquer. [Functions] Blackens beard and hair. [Indications] Graying of beard and hair. [Commentary] For example, the Sangtao Hair-Dyeing Formula. … Read more
[Formula] An appropriate amount of Hibiscus syriacus L. (Rose of Sharon) leaves [Usage] Pound the leaves of Hibiscus syriacus, mix the juice with hot water and use it for washing. [Functions] Promotes black and supple hair. [Indications] Premature graying and dull hair. [Annotation] Hibiscus syriacus belongs to the Malvaceae family. Its leaves have heat-clearing and … Read more
[Formula] Fine-grained Black Soybean 2000g [Usage] Boil the above herbs in 1600 ml of vinegar-soaked water until 800 ml remains, then strain out the beans. Wash the hair with high-quality lye water and let it dry. Apply the warm bean decoction to the hair, wrap it with an oiled cloth, and leave it overnight. After … Read more
[Formula] Galla Chinensis 30g (crush into soybean-sized pieces, sift out the fine particles using a bran sieve, place in an oil-free clean pan, stir continuously while frying until blackened; avoid yellowing or scorching; take a piece of green cloth, wet it with water, wrap the hot Galla Chinensis inside, cover with a board on the … Read more
[Formula] Calcined needle iron (first stir-fry until red, then soak in vinegar overnight, and stir-fry again until dry) 15 g, barley flour 15 g, buckwheat flour 15 g [Usage] Roast each of the above herbs separately. First, wash the beard and hair thoroughly with starch water until very clean. Mix the above three herbs with … Read more
[Formula] Chebulae Fructus (deseeded) 30g, Angelicae Sinensis Radix 30g, Galla Chinensis (used with rind) 30g, Massa Medicata Fermentata 30g, Punicae Granati Pericarpium Vinegar-Processed 15g, Galla Rhois 7.5g [Usage] Grind the above into fine powder. First, mix 15g of buckwheat flour and 15g of barley flour with vinegar to form a paste, then add 48g of … Read more
[Formula] Chebulae Fructus (deseeded) 5 pieces, Gallae Chinensis Processae 24g, Galla Turcica 3g, a small amount of Calomelas. [Usage] Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Mix the powder with an equal amount of stir-fried buckwheat flour. Add water to make a paste with an appropriate consistency. Apply the paste to the hair and … Read more
[Formula] Calamine 60g, Vinegar 660ml, Buckwheat Flour 24g [Usage] Place the first two ingredients in an iron pan and simmer together for over 10 boils (after the water boils, let it roll for a dozen or so times). Add 24g of buckwheat flour to make a paste with an appropriate consistency. Apply it to the … Read more
The theory and methods of syndrome differentiation in traditional Chinese medicine have been developed and enriched by medical practitioners throughout the dynasties and repeatedly verified through long-term clinical practice. To date, there are as many as eight commonly used methods, which can be broadly categorized into two types: syndrome differentiation for exogenous febrile wellness, primarily … Read more
