From Natural WellBeing Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae
Ningpoensis) Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae ningpoensis) may also be
called Chinese figworth or Scophularia. Xuan Shen is a common
Chinese medicinal herb that is used for fever and inflammatory
disorders. This herb has beautiful pink to red blossoms that may
look like small cups. The root of the Xuan Shen is the most
widely used part of the plant for medicinal purposes. History
and Origin The use of Xuan Shen in ancient Chinese medicine is
related to Chinese beliefs that the body is controlled by the
balance of the Yin and the Yang , the positive and the negative
energy known to exist in nature and in the human body. The Xuan
Shen has many therapeutic properties, all attributed to
balancing the Yin and the Yang in the human body. Entire body
wellness is achieved with this balance according to ancient
Chinese medicine. Ancient Chinese medicine has brought the use
of the Xuan Shen as a remedy to clear heat and to cool blood.
This basically means that the heat on t