Plants from China – Natural Well-being, Benefits and Risks, Advice

Chinese chamomile (Chrysanthemum morifolium): benefits, antioxidant properties

Called "Juhua" in Chinese, Chinese chamomile is far from being just a decorative flower. Used for over three thousand years in traditional Asian medicine, this plant is now the subject…

Research

Astragalus (Huang Qi): Strengthens the immune system

Astragalus, a plant with the poetic name Huang Qi, meaning "yellow energy" in Chinese, has been a cornerstone of traditional Asian medicine for centuries. But beyond ancestral traditions, what does…

Research

Immunoregulatory effects of Schisandrachinensis: a basic study on the lignans schizandrin and gomisinA

The fruit of Schisandrachinensis, a plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for conditions such as fatigue, neurosis (neurasthenia), and spontaneous sweating, has recently been the subject of rigorous scientific…

Plants

5 Essential Chinese Plants to Boost Your Immunity

In a context where strengthening the immune system is a major public health issue, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a wealth of medicinal plants that are being studied with increasing…

Plants

The snow lotus (Saussureainvolucrata): treasure of the high mountains, from tradition to science

Origin, Habitat, and Botanical Context The snow lotus, or Saussureain volucrata (family Asteraceae), is an alpine herbaceous plant that grows in extreme conditions: rocks, high altitudes (often between 2,400 and…

Herbal

Pine Pollen: Composition, Pharmacological Effects and Limits of Evidence

Pine pollen — the grains produced by the male microsporangia of Pinus species — has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic and nutritional supplement. Recent…

Herbal

How to Prepare Herbal Tea ?

From harvesting to drying, infusing, and decocting plants requires careful preparation. Whether dry or fresh, loose or in bags, many plants are used to prepare herbal teas with multiple health…

Cordyceps sinensis: the Tibetan caterpillar fungus between millennia-old tradition

Rehmannia glutinosa (Di Huang): Blood tonic in traditional Chinese medicine and scientific validation

White peony (Bai Shao): menstrual pain and cramps

Chinese ginger (Gan Jiang): digestion and nausea

Chinese Angelica (Dang Gui): women’s health and blood circulation

Chinese licorice (Gan Cao): proven anti-inflammatory properties

Magnolia biondii: sinusitis and blocked nose

Lycium barbarum (Goji Berries) and Natural Testosterone

Astragalus and diabetes: kidney protection

Asian Ginseng (Ren Shen): Energy and Vitality According to Science