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It is not surprising that many people are not familiar with Chinese yam or shan yao (Chinese name: 山药) and have not eaten it before. Do you know that Chinese yam is one of the safest and best foods that has an excellent tonic effect on our major organs? Chinese yam is known for its … Read more
Chrysanthemum tea is a very common herbal drink that almost every family will know and drink for ‘cooling’ purposes. But do you know what are the exact effects of the different types of chrysanthemum? Read the following to find out! The thermal nature of the chrysanthemum is slightly cold. This means it is very suitable … Read more
In ancient times, the wise men said that eating black sesame regularly will help to increase longevity. Let’s find out how black sesame can benefit your health from the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) perspective. First, the thermal nature of black sesame is neutral. This means that most people can consume it with no issues (there … Read more
American ginseng is a very popular and expensive (if you purchase those cultivated in the wild) tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). While eating ginseng can cause the person to be heaty, eating American ginseng will not have this effect. In fact, american ginseng’s thermal nature is cooling. So it is very suitable for people … Read more