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Archive for Author: kevin870526

Purchasing Guide for Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong), a Common Yin-Nourishing and Lung-Moistening Chinese Herb

「A pillow of fresh breeze is worth a thousand coins, yet no one is willing to buy the northern window’s sleep. Enjoying a warm stomach with Mai Men Dong tea, you know it was personally brewed by Dongpo.」                                  《Awakened from sleep, I heard of Mi Yuanzhang’s (米元章) fame;With...

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In Treating Long COVID Cough, There Are Several Types of Chinese Medicine Fritillaria (Bei Mu); Here Are Two Methods for Identifying Authenticity

「Dr. Da Zhen Talks About Traditional Chinese Medicine: https://youtu.be/eepYG-9V1Z8 「The bellflower’s roots spread far and wide, Twin paulownia trees entwine, with leaves dense and plentiful. Strong and steadfast, you guard me through life’s trials,Yet, I wish to soften my heart, startled by fleeting moments.」                                                   “Baimu” (Fritillaria) from the...

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The Death of a U.S. Congresswoman’s Wife Linked to Mulberry Leaves in “Qingguan No. 1

The incident arose from the unfortunate death of Lori McClintock, wife of US Congressman Tom McClintock from Northern California. In late 2021, she passed away due to gastroenteritis and dehydration, complications attributed to her consumption of white mulberry leaf, a plant widely considered safe. Her death certificate was issued...

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Ginkgo biloba is commonly used for its ability to astringe the lungs and alleviate asthma, but it is toxic when consumed raw, so caution is advised.

ntroduction to the video series ‘Dr. Da Zhen Talks About Chinese Medicine’: https://youtu.be/x3a0m1QXD4o         In the north, people recognize duck’s feet; in the south, people recognize walnuts. They know the inside but not the outside, doubting whether it is an oak nut or something else. The duck’s foot...

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Be cautious when purchasing the pricey Chinese medicine ‘cow bezoar’ to avoid buying a counterfeit.

A video presentation by Dr. Da Zhen providing an overview of Chinese herbal medicine: Cow bezoars are formed due to a disease in cows, leading to these animals becoming sickly and having a shorter lifespan. All creatures, including humans, can develop bezoars when they are ill. Similarly, since...

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Agarwood is a commonly used medicine for regulating qi, but it is very expensive. Be extremely careful when selecting it

A video introduction to Dr. Da Zhen’s talk on Chinese medicine: Agarwood burns as a court torch, mixed with tortoise-shell ointment. How can this compare to a small fire, with swirling smoke and soft music? Greedy people never have enough, even pepper they demand more. Zhu and Liu, two...

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Loquat syrup, commonly used to beat the summer heat, be careful not to buy the wrong one.

Dr. Da Zhen introduces ‘Di Gu Pi’ on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Channel.: https://youtu.be/fVyHh0cH8KA The clear dew is on the thorny shrubs. The virtuous gentleman, with his evident noble character, brings forth good virtues.                                                      《Dew, Book of Songs》 In the “Book of Songs,” the wolfberry (枸杞) and sour...

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In the Qingguan Formula (清冠方), Trichosanthes root (栝樓) is commonly used. It is also a frequently used herb for clearing lung heat in traditional Chinese medicine.

I went to Dongshan, and I haven’t returned for a long time. I come from the east, where the rain is drizzling. The fruits of the trees are scattered, and they also extend across the universe Yiwai is in the house, and the pestle is at the door. The...

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