Chinese Medicine

Astragalus is one of most admired medicinal herbs for Qi supplement in Chinese medicine practice. Astragalus mainly grows in north-eastern regions of China, which is one of valuable medicinal herbs. The root of astragalus is used medicinally and has important medicinal value. Astragalus according to Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica Astragalus was first documented in [...]

We have talked about the relation between diet food with medicinal herbs and constitutions in previous article of Chinese Medicated Diet and Constitutions. Today I would like to cover all other principles related to diet food with medicinal herbs. Diet food with medicinal herbs is different from ordinary diet. During the preparation, extra attention should [...]

Suan Zao Ren is the most frequent used herb when it comes to treatment of insomnia with Chinese medicine. Actually Suan Zao Ren is just as ordinary as any other fruits growing in the wild. When I was a little boy, I already knew Suan Zao Ren well. However, what makes an ordinary Suan Zao [...]