Anti-epidemic Chinese herbal tea bags are popular, be careful not to buy the wrong herbs

According to the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, “Qi” is the most basic and important substance that constitutes the human body and life activities. The source of Qi is mainly divided into two parts: innate and acquired. The innate is the “Qi” from parents, which is called “innate essence”. gas”. Acquired ones are substances from nature, including air, food and water. What comes from the air is called “qing qi”, while what comes from food and drink is called “water essence”. The two kinds of qi, innate and acquired, are called qi. Raw materials, and through the processing and transformation of the internal organs, the Qi of the human body is formed. The main way is that the kidneys will transport the innate essence upwards and combine it with the water and grain qi metabolized by the spleen. Then this qi will continue to go up and recombine with the clear qi inhaled by the lungs to transform into human body qi. . Therefore, in addition to innate genetics, some important factors in maintaining good health are also a healthy lifestyle, because only through healthy diet and living habits can we biochemically transform the body’s Qi.

先天之氣又稱為「元氣」，是指原本的氣，由腎所藏的先天之精化生之後，再賴脾胃化生的後天之精所充養，「元氣」發於腎間「命門」，並通過三焦循行全身，內至五臟六腑，外達肌膚腠理。而後天之氣又稱為「宗氣」，其生成是肺從自然界吸入的清氣和從脾胃化生的水穀精氣結合而成。該氣主要聚集於胸中,貫注於心肺之脈。而「元氣」和「宗氣」結合一起就是所謂的「正氣」。而「正氣」依其性質不同又分成「營氣」和「衛氣」。「營氣」是具有營養作用的氣。它從中焦開始，經肺進入經脈，周流全身，能將氣轉化為物質，透過注入於脈中，促進血液的化生。而「衛氣」可以想成是負責保衛及抵抗外邪的氣，可被理解為身體免疫系統的一部分，能保衛身體健康而免受疾病的侵襲。

“Huangdi Neijing.” It is recorded in “Suwen”: “If righteousness is stored, evil cannot be affected.” The book also records: “Where evil comes together, its energy will be deficient.” Therefore, when you are not sick, you must generally use “strengthening” to enhance your immunity and increase your “righteousness”. After infection, you need to use “eliminating evil” as the main treatment method. Therefore, if you use medicine to prevent bitter cold when you are healthy, it will easily damage the “righteousness” and thus have a negative impact on your health. At present, the common anti-epidemic tea bags in the market are usually based on the method of “strengthening”. Common medicinal materials include honeysuckle, forsythia and other medicinal materials that can clear away heat, dry dampness and detoxify, or aromatic medicinal materials such as Amomum villosum, White cardamom, Artemisia annua, Huoxiang, Yinchen and other medicinal materials, or Atractylodes, Astragalus and the like that can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Medicinal materials, and the traditional Chinese medicine isatis root for epidemic prevention and health care that is often heard during this epidemic is a cold Chinese medicinal material, which is relatively unsuitable for use on generally healthy people. In the prevention of plague, traditional Chinese medicine usually places special emphasis on regulating the spleen and stomach in the “middle burner”. Therefore, it mainly uses aromatic traditional Chinese medicine to reduce dampness. Here we will tell you about the easily confused aromatic traditional Chinese medicine to reduce dampness. material.

一 Patchouli and patchouli Fragrance:

According to notes of the third edition of Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia Huoxiang a>(http://en.whatsintcm.com/dt_articles/%e8%97%bf%e9%a6%99/) is a plant of the Lamiaceae familyAgastache rugosa (Fisch. et C.A.Mey.) The dry aerial part of Kuntze is mainly produced in Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Guangdong and other places, and Because Taiwan’s climate is suitable, some are planted sporadically. They are usually harvested in spring and summer when the inflorescences are extracted but not blooming. After harvesting, they can be dried and stored for later use. The other one has a similar name and Patchouli is also a plant in the Lamiaceae family. According to the third edition of the Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia, patchouli is recorded as Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. The dry aerial part of the Lamiaceae plant, Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. It is mainly produced in Guangdong, Nanhai and other places. It is also cultivated in Taiwan due to its suitable climate and soil. It is usually harvested when the branches and leaves are in full bloom, and can be used after being exposed to the sun and night. It is usually purchased with many leaves, square columnar stems and fragrant aroma. The stronger one is better, and the main difference between the two is that Agastache has branches with leaves, sometimes mixed with inflorescences, usually opposite leaves, dark green leaves, the base of the leaves is heart-shaped, the four corners of the stem are ribbed, and the cross section of the stem The center of the pith is hollow. The stem of patchouli is slightly square-cylindrical, with a light brown outer skin. The cross section of the stem is in the shape of a stepped grid, and the leaves are brown-green to brown. The leaves are opposite and covered with gray-white downy hair on both sides. The base of the leaf is wedge-shaped or obtuse, depending on the shape of the leaf. Depending on the characteristics of the stems and stems, you can purchase the correct medicinal materials.

According to the third edition of Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia Qinghao(http://localhost /tcm/dt_articles/%e9%9d%92%e8%92%bf/) is the dry above-ground part of the Asteraceae plant Artemisia annua L. It is cultivated all over mainland China. It is mainly harvested in autumn when the flowers are in full bloom. After removing the old stems, it can be dried in the shade for later use. Usually, those with dry bodies and thick stems, but the stem diameter does not exceed 0.6 cm, have green leaves and plump seeds. The one with a strong smell is better. And Yinchen(http://en.whatsintcm.com/dt_articles/%e8 %8c%b5%e9%99%b3/) According to the third edition of the Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia, it is recorded as the dry aerial part of Artemisia scoparia Waldst. et Kit. or Artemisia capillaris Thunb. Seedlings are commonly called “Mian Yin Chen”, and those with flower buds are commonly called “Yin Chen Hao”. They are mainly produced in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Anhui and other places. Seedlings are usually harvested in spring when they are 5 to 10 cm tall, and are called “Mian Yin Chen”. “In autumn, when the flower buds are mature, they are harvested, impurities and old stems are removed and dried in the sun to call it “wormwood”. Because the pharmacopoeia records that the medicinal parts are above ground, if the medicinal material has roots, it is considered inferior medicine. Usually “Mian Yin Chen” is curled into a ball, gray-white or gray-green, soft like velvet, and has a strong fragrance. , and “Artemisia wormwood” is also called “Hua Yinchen” because of its flower buds. According to the third edition of the Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia, oregano is the dried whole plant of Origanu um vulgare L. of the Labiatae family. It is commonly called “Beiyinchen”. Because of the name, it is easy to be used interchangeably. The medicinal materials that are easily confused are Artemisia annua, Artemisia annua and Artemisia vulgaris. The main difference is that the stems of Artemisia annua are cylindrical, the leaves are pinnately compound, the flowers are flower heads, spherical, and most of them are conical, while those of Artemisia annua are in the shape of a cone. The flowers are capitulum and ovate, while the stems of Arima arborescens are square-cylindrical brown with obvious nodes. Its leaves are opposite and have brown-black gland spots or fine hairs on both sides. Its stems and leaves have a strong aroma. The above is this The main ways to identify several medicinal materials.

In addition to anti-epidemic tea bags, basically the best way to prevent the epidemic is to wear a mask at all times when going out, disinfect frequently, pay attention to the news released by the central command center at all times, do not panic too much, do some relaxing exercises and listen to music, and stay healthy If you get enough sleep and eat nutritious food to keep your body strong, you can achieve what Chinese medicine says: “The righteousness is retained and the evil cannot be eliminated.” without being affected by external germs.

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【About the Author】

Chen Dazhen

Education: China Medical University, PhD, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Current position: Assistant Researcher, Medical Intelligence Center, Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University

Member of the National Traditional Chinese Medicine School Common Textbook Compilation Committee, Chinese Medicine Discipline

Distinguished Lecturer, Industrial Research Institute

Post-baccalaureate Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Part-time Lecturer

Department of Pharmacy, Jianan University of Pharmacy, Adjunct Assistant Professor

Heluo Pharmacopoeia www.whatsinTCM.com Co-founder