Safflower (Chinese name: Honghua, or Carthami flos) and Saffron (Chinese name: Xihonghua, or Croci stigma), time-honored traditional Chinese herbs, are potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of COVID-19, researchers say. Traditional Chinese medicine Honghua, also known as Safflower or Carthami flos. (Shutterstock) A recent study found that safflower and saffron can stop cells from being…
Chinese Medicines Safflower and Saffron Promising Treatment for COVID-19: Study
The History of the Peak Tram in Hong Kong
The Peak Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. The Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, which is the perfect retreat from Hong Kong’s scorching summer heat. As earlier as 1868, houses were built on the Peak,…
China’s PISA Success—Less Than Meets the Eye
Commentary Following Chairman Mao’s lead, Chinese propaganda often referred to America as a Paper Tiger back in the day, implying a lack of substance behind a strong facade. Although the term hasn’t found much use recently, there’s no lack of apt applications vying for attention. One, ironically, concerns China’s position as the highest-scoring participant in…
TCM practitioner: Moderate Intake of 5 Types of Foods for Healthy Hair Growth
Hair health is closely related to a balanced diet, according to TCM practice. As we are getting close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, let us have a look at a TCM doctor’s advice, which says that we should take care not to consume excessive amounts of five kinds of food if we want to maintain healthy…
Hong Kong Government Unable to Stop City’s Accelerated Exodus: Experts
A recent emigration wave in Hong Kong has been ongoing for more than a year. Hong Kong’s Census and Statistics Department reported Aug. 11 that more than 113,000 residents left the city between mid-2021 and mid-2022. Experts say that no measures have been taken by Hong Kong’s new Chief Executive, John Lee, to address the ongoing…
When Wage Growth Falls Short of Inflation
Commentary In an era of inflation, strikes are everywhere, and workers are suffering. Had their wages kept pace with inflation, they would not be grumbling about wanting to be treated better. Academics say wage-price exhibits a spiral, meaning that they reinforce each other. So, why is it that wage growth always seems to be slower…
Contestants Said the Competition Made Them Love Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Even More
September 6, 2022
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In the recent 2022 (7th) NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, almost all the contestants expressed one understanding—the competitors in this contest are “not enemies,” but “friends,” or even “family members.” Some contestants said that this was an “invaluable” and “precious” gain for them from the competition. Others said that by participating in this…
Hong Kong Expands Use of National Security Law Abroad
Commentary Hong Kong’s national security police issued charges against a Canadian citizen and critic of the Chinese Communist Party, for subversion, under the National Security Law (NSL). It has also issued similar charges against two U.S. residents. Their crimes: political organizing (though entirely legal) outside of Hong Kong and China—in Canada and the United States,…
Looking at Heart Health With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s deadliest disease. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people die from it each year. What does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) say about cardiovascular disease? The Epoch Times looked at TCM and its relation to heart health. It’s no secret that dietary habits are a big factor in cardiovascular…
Handmade Rare Chinese Lanterns Light Up the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture since the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). For Hong Kong residents, this annual festival brings family, relatives, and friends together to celebrate and enjoy traditional food—especially the moon cakes. Our Epoch reporters went to Blue House Cluster to…
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