香白芷
Angelica
Identified 1000 years ago in the Song dynasty, a famous Chinese doctor prescribed this herb to treat severe headaches and facial numbness. This family formula was passed down over several generations, quickly relieved the symptoms of many patients. The scholar named the herb 香白芷 (Xiang Bai Zhi), meaning "white roots with fragrance".
香白芷 is native to the sub-tropical region along the Yang Zi river in China. It is commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation, fever, and pain, as it is known to dilate smooth muscle and blood vessels as well as improve micro-circulation and metabolism of skin. Interestingly, the Aleut people in Alaska boiled the herb's roots and applied it to wounds to accelerate the healing process.
香白芷 is native to the sub-tropical region along the Yang Zi river in China. It is commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation, fever, and pain, as it is known to dilate smooth muscle and blood vessels as well as improve micro-circulation and metabolism of skin. Interestingly, the Aleut people in Alaska boiled the herb's roots and applied it to wounds to accelerate the healing process.
没药
Myrrh
Myrrh is an aromatic resin of a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora native to Yemen, Somalia, Eritrea and eastern Ethiopia. The herb grows under dry climate at the edge of desert.
The word "myrrh", meaning "bitter", is derived from the Aramaic language. According to the book of Matthew 2:11, myrrh was among the gifts brough to Jesus by the Biblical Magi. In fact, myrrh was so valuable that it was equated in weight value to gold.
Its medicinal application dates back to 3000 years ago, where it was used antiseptic in Europe. In TCM philosophy, it is believed to promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. It was used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, circulatory disorders, menopause, and uterine tumors.
The word "myrrh", meaning "bitter", is derived from the Aramaic language. According to the book of Matthew 2:11, myrrh was among the gifts brough to Jesus by the Biblical Magi. In fact, myrrh was so valuable that it was equated in weight value to gold.
Its medicinal application dates back to 3000 years ago, where it was used antiseptic in Europe. In TCM philosophy, it is believed to promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. It was used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, circulatory disorders, menopause, and uterine tumors.
乳香
Frankincense
Frankincense is an aromatic resin tapped from the small drought-hardy Boswellia trees. These trees are admired for their ability to grow in unforgiving environments-- they sometimes grow out of solid rock!
Fine resin is produced in Yemen and along the northern coast of
Somalia, from which the Roman Catholic Church sources its supplies. Frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula and in North Africa for more than 5000 years.
In Indian medicine, frankincense has been used for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the air. In Indian culture, it is believed that burning frankincense daily in the house brings good health.
Recently, an enriched extract of Indian Frankincense was used in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of patients with osteoarthritis. Patients receiving the extract showed significant improvement in their arthritis in as short as seven days.
Fine resin is produced in Yemen and along the northern coast of
Somalia, from which the Roman Catholic Church sources its supplies. Frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula and in North Africa for more than 5000 years.
In Indian medicine, frankincense has been used for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the air. In Indian culture, it is believed that burning frankincense daily in the house brings good health.
Recently, an enriched extract of Indian Frankincense was used in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of patients with osteoarthritis. Patients receiving the extract showed significant improvement in their arthritis in as short as seven days.
干姜
Dried ginger
干姜 is the root of the plant Zingiber officinale. Not only does ginger have medicinal properties, it consumed as a delicacy and spice in Chinese cuisine. In Indonesia, ginger is used as a herbal preparation to reduce fatigue and "humidity" in the blood as well as prevent and cure rheumatism and control poor dietary habits.
Ginger has also been historically used to treat inflammation, supported by several scientific studies. In a 2010 study, daily consumption of ginger was shown to help ease muscle pain associated with exercise by 25%. It has also been shown that ginger root supplements help to reduce colon inflammation markers such as PGE2.
Ginger has also been historically used to treat inflammation, supported by several scientific studies. In a 2010 study, daily consumption of ginger was shown to help ease muscle pain associated with exercise by 25%. It has also been shown that ginger root supplements help to reduce colon inflammation markers such as PGE2.
丁香
Cloves
丁香 are the aromatic dried flower buds in the family Myrtaceae, and are used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. Cloves are harvested primarily in Indonesia, Madagascar, Zanzibar and Sri Lanka. Once one of the world's most valuable and expensive commodities, the clove provided an impetus for the Dutch colonization of Indonesia.
In Chinese medicine, 丁香 is considered acrid and warm, are recognized for their ability to warm the stomach and fortify positive energy of the kidney. In Tibetan medicine, cloves may be used internally as a tea and topically as an oil for hypotonic muscles.
In Chinese medicine, 丁香 is considered acrid and warm, are recognized for their ability to warm the stomach and fortify positive energy of the kidney. In Tibetan medicine, cloves may be used internally as a tea and topically as an oil for hypotonic muscles.
防风
Radix Saposhnikoviae
防风 is the dried root of perennial herbaceous plant Saposhnikovia divaricata, native to northern China. The herb is named after a legendary tribal chief in ancient China.
防风 is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its therapeutic effects in reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and alleviating muscle spasm. It is also prescribed for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, tetanus, and the common cold.
防风 is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its therapeutic effects in reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and alleviating muscle spasm. It is also prescribed for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, tetanus, and the common cold.