1、Ginseng – Improving Brain Power
Ancient Chinese medicine believed that ginseng was the “king of all herbs” and could greatly replenish vitality. According to the “Shennong Bencao Jing,” ginseng can “nourish the five organs, calm the spirit, calm the soul, stop palpitations, eliminate evil qi, improve eyesight, and promote happiness and intelligence. Long term consumption can lighten the body and prolong life
Modern research has also found that ginseng can regulate the central nervous system, delay brain cell aging, improve mental and physical abilities, and quickly eliminate fatigue.
2、Goji berries – liver protection and anti-aging
Tonic Diet, health preserving soup, health wine… Lycium barbarum can always be seen in many health preserving foods. Goji berries are indeed very healthy. The “Shennong Bencao Jing” states that they are “taken for a long time to strengthen the muscles and bones, light and not old, cold and heat resistant”, and have a peaceful nature. They can be used all year round.
Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that goji berries have similar effects to ginseng, such as preventing arteriosclerosis, lowering blood sugar, promoting liver cell regeneration, and enhancing physical fitness and delaying aging.
3、Huangqi – Delaying cellular aging
The “Shennong Bencao Jing” lists Huangqi as a top-grade herb, also known as Huangqi. Qiqi means long, which means that this medicine is the best among nourishing herbs. Huangqi can replenish the body’s qi and can be used to alleviate qi deficiency, fatigue, and insufficient qi.
Modern research has found that Huangqi not only dilates coronary arteries, improves myocardial blood supply, and enhances immune function, but also delays the process of cellular aging.
4、Ganoderma lucidum – eliminates free radicals
According to the “Shennong Bencao Jing,” Ganoderma lucidum can “nourish liver qi, calm the essence and soul,” and “if consumed for a long time, it can lighten the body and prevent aging, extending the lifespan of the immortal
Modern medicine has proven that Ganoderma lucidum can enhance coronary blood flow, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, and protect the heart; Can protect the liver and detoxify, promote liver cell regeneration, and regulate immunity; It can also relieve cough and asthma; It can prevent and treat hyperlipidemia, chronic bronchitis, neurosis, and brain function decline in middle-aged and elderly people.
5、Sanqi – promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding, and strengthening the heart
Zhao Xuemin, a famous physician in the Qing Dynasty, wrote in his book “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “Ginseng is the first to tonify qi, and Sanqi is the first to nourish blood. Its taste is the same, but its function is also equal.” He called Sanqi “the most precious traditional Chinese medicine. The term ‘supplement’ here refers to the broad concept of ‘nurturing’. Sanqi nourishes blood, including promoting blood circulation, supplementing blood, and stopping bleeding. It has no pressure to deal with a series of symptoms such as blood stasis, blood deficiency, and abnormal bleeding.
Modern pharmacological research has shown that Panax notoginseng has various effects such as anti thrombosis, anti cerebral ischemia, anti myocardial injury, anti arrhythmia, anti-inflammatory, improving learning and memory, anti fatigue, etc. It has good therapeutic effects in the immune system, blood system, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system, nervous system, substance metabolism, as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor aspects.
6、Polygonum multiflorum – regulates cholesterol levels and antioxidants
The Song Dynasty’s “Kaibao Bencao” states that “wearing it for a long time can strengthen the muscles and bones, benefit the essence, and prolong life without aging.
Polygonum multiflorum can promote the growth of nerve cells, have auxiliary therapeutic effects on neurasthenia and other neurological diseases, regulate cholesterol levels, lower blood sugar, improve the ability of liver cells to convert and metabolize cholesterol, and also have good antioxidant effects.
7、Rhodiola rosea – anti fatigue and anti radiation.
The “Thousand Golden Wings Formula” states: “Rhodiola rosea is non-toxic, lightweight and has good eyesight. Long term use can invigorate the mind and prevent aging
Modern pharmacology and clinical research have found that Rhodiola rosea has a beneficial effect similar to ginseng, which can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation, viruses, inhibit cancer cell growth, improve work efficiency, and delay aging of the body.
8、Angelica sinensis – nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation
According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Angelica sinensis has a sweet and pungent taste, a warm nature, and can regulate the liver, heart, and spleen meridians. It has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, regulating meridians, relieving pain, and moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements.
Clinically, it is commonly used for conditions such as blood deficiency, yellowing, dizziness, palpitations, menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, deficiency cold, abdominal pain, rheumatism and rheumatism, falls and injuries, abscesses and ulcers, and intestinal dryness and constipation. Our appearance largely depends on whether our body has sufficient qi and blood, and if qi and blood are sufficient, our complexion will be rosy and our spirits will be refreshed. Angelica sinensis has the function of nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation, and is particularly used in gynecological diseases. It is known as the “holy medicine of women’s health” and can be used by people with blood deficiency or blood stasis for recuperation.
9、Huangjing – Tonifying Deficiency and Adding Essence Qi
Huangjing was regarded by ancient health and medical experts as a product that prolongs life and is also known as the “leftover food of immortals”. It is not only a nourishing delicacy, but also used as a substitute for meals, and there is even a saying that “if taken for a long time, it becomes immortal”. Since ancient times, the story of Huang Jing and famous doctors has been widely circulated and highly praised by medical experts such as Ge Hong and Li Shizhen.
Traditional Chinese medicine regards Huangjing as a dual tonic of qi and yin, with the effects of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, tonifying the spleen and qi, and nourishing the kidneys and essence. Modern pharmacological research has also found that Polygonatum sibiricum has anti fatigue, immune enhancing, and anti-aging effects.
10、Ci Wu Jia – Tonifying Qi, Soothing the Mind, and Delaying Aging
According to records, the medicinal properties of Ciwujia are sweet, pungent, slightly bitter, and warm, with the effects of “tonifying qi and calming the mind, benefiting the kidneys and strengthening the waist, and promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians”. Commonly used for diseases such as spleen deficiency and weakness, kidney deficiency and weakness, insomnia and frequent dreaming, rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain. Modern research has found that Acanthopanax senticosus has various health benefits, including brain health, anti fatigue, antioxidant, anti-aging, improving immunity, increasing white blood cells, regulating endocrine disorders, and lowering blood sugar.
