Since ancient times, Chinese herbal medicines, with their unique curative effects and mild properties, have silently safeguarded people's health in the long course of history.
About Chinese Herbal Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine is a precious treasure of the Chinese nation. The culture of Chinese herbal medicine has a long history. After thousands of years of clinical practice and theoretical accumulation, it demonstrates remarkable unique curative effects and profound scientific connotations.
Numerous Chinese herbal medicines play an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases and the regulation of the body due to their unique medicinal components and action mechanisms. Ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.) is a precious Chinese herbal medicine. It was listed as a top-grade herb in *Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica*. It has the effects of greatly tonifying primordial qi, restoring the collapsed pulse, invigorating the spleen and nourishing the lung. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that ginseng contains active ingredients such as ginsenosides and ginseng polysaccharides, which can significantly improve the body's stress resistance, regulate the neuro-endocrine-immune network, effectively enhance the body's energy, and improve the function of the immune system. It has a good effect of strengthening the healthy qi and consolidating the constitution for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and those who are weak after an illness, and can promote the recovery of physical functions.
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.) is recorded in books like *Compendium of Materia Medica* and is an important herb for replenishing qi. Modern research has found that components such as astragaloside and astragalus polysaccharides in astragalus can regulate the function and activity of immune cells in the body, enhance the phagocytic ability of macrophages, promote the proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes, and improve the body's immune defense ability. It plays a positive role in the prevention and adjuvant treatment of a variety of infectious diseases, and can effectively reduce the body's susceptibility to pathogens.
It is worth mentioning that some Chinese herbal medicines that can be both used as medicine and food also perform outstandingly in the field of health care. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) is rich in ingredients such as flavonoids and volatile oils and is often used to make tea. Modern medical research has confirmed that its active ingredients can act on the central nervous system, regulate the release of neurotransmitters, produce sedative and soothing effects, significantly relieve negative emotions such as anxiety and tension, and improve sleep quality. It is a natural regulator for both the body and mind.
The application of Chinese herbal medicines follows the principles of the holistic concept and syndrome differentiation and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, emphasizing the adjustment of the balance of yin and yang and the flow of qi and blood in the body through the compatibility and synergistic effects of medicines, and restoring the self-stabilizing state of the body. This treatment concept, which starts from the overall situation and not only focuses on the alleviation of disease symptoms but also attaches great importance to the restoration of the overall function of the body, has been passed down and developed for thousands of years and still plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining human health, fully demonstrating the scientific value of traditional Chinese medicine and the infinite charm of natural medicinal resources.