Chinese Herbs

洗净 淡海草（8 oz/包） 性味 咸，寒。 功效 为大叶藻科植物大叶藻的全草。治瘿瘤结核，疝瘕，水肿，脚气。 经脉 膀胱经 主治 清热化痰，软坚散结，利水。治瘿瘤结核，疝瘕，水肿，脚气。  https://zhongyibaike.com/ Sargassum/ Hai Cao(8 oz/ Bag) Sargassum species are tropical and sub-tropical brown macroalgae (seaweed) of shallow marine meadow. These are nutritious and rich source of bioactive compounds such as vitamins, carotenoids, dietary fibers, proteins, and minerals. Also, many biologically active compounds like terpenoids, flavonoids, sterols, sulfated polysaccharides, polyphenols, sargaquinoic acids, sargachromenol, pheophytine were isolated from different Sargassum species. These isolated compounds exhibit diverse biological activities like analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-microbial, anti-tumor, fibrinolytic, immune-modulatory, anti-coagulant, hepatoprotective, anti-viral activity, etc., Hence, Sargassum species have great potential to be used in pharmaceutical and neutralceutical areas. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931196/ It is characterized by a high level of proteins and a low level of lipid, like S. fusiforme and Saccharina japonica used in human nutrition and, therefore, can be used for human consumption as an alternative source of essential amino acids and some polyunsaturated acids, such as oleic, linoleic, linolenic and eicosapentaenoic acids, or as functional ingredients to reduce calories and modify the texture of formulated foods. This seaweed is also rich in some minerals, such as iron and zinc, and so may be used as a food supplement to supply these minerals at low inclusion levels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3564154/ Sargassum is also eaten by itself or added to fish and meat dishes. If not strong it can be added to salads after washing, or it can be cooked in water like a vegetable. (eattheweeds.com) From the manufacturer:  The taste is salty and it is cold in its effect. It is the whole plant of the Zosterol plant. It has been used to treat gallbladder problems, tuberculosis, hernia, edema, athlete's foot. It enters the Bladder meridian. Indications: To clear away heat [inflammation] and resolve phlegm, soften the firmness and dispel knots [dissolve cysts and masses], and diuretic.  

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雪耳/银耳/白木耳（5 oz/包） 明清之际，天然品相好的银耳一直是皇帝和达官显贵养生益寿的佳品，如清代女官德龄所著《御香飘渺录》中所说：“银耳那样的东西，它的市价贵极了，往往一小匣子银耳就要花一二十两银子才能买到。 优质银耳应为白色或浅米黄色，朵基部呈现黄色、黄褐色，朵形完整。表面无霉变、无虫蛀、有光泽、没有杂质。银耳并不是越白越好，很白的银耳一般是使用硫磺熏蒸过的，所以选银耳应选白中略带黄色的。 性味 甘；淡；平 经脉 肺经；胃经；肾经 功效 补肺益气，养阴润燥。用于病后体虚，肺虚久咳，痰中带血，崩漏，大便秘结，高血压病，血管硬化。 注意禁忌 风寒咳嗽者及湿热酿痰致咳者禁用。   食疗方 银耳羹 银耳5克，浸泡发开后，放入碗中，加少量水，隔水蒸一个小时，再加适量冰糖，继续蒸至稠羹状，一次吃完。每晚睡前服用。 双耳听琴 原料：木耳，银耳，芹菜。将木耳、银耳用温水泡开淘净，摘去蒂，嫩芹菜摘叶洗净，切成段。木耳、银耳撕碎。木耳、银耳、芹菜分别用开水烫过，用精盐、味精、料酒、香 油调好口味，装盘即成。 功效：滋阴，润肺，生津，凉血，清脑，降血压。 People started cultivating these beautiful mushrooms (a type of fungi) in China in 1894 during the Qing Dynasty but they were collected in the wild as far back as 200 A.D. Tremella (AKA white fungus, snow fungus) has been used for centuries for its beauty-enhancing benefits. Like other mushrooms, tremella is loaded with vitamin D, high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. Many of tremella’s health benefits are due to its high amounts of polysaccharides which are antioxidants that can help keep our complexion hydrated and healthy. High amounts of vitamin D in tremella play a role in helping skin cell growth and both repairing and preventing premature skin aging. Vitamin D is also a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it plays a role in keeping skin hydrated and supple. In addition to helping keep skin looking smooth and glowing, tremella has a lot of other health benefits, such as helping to boost the immune system and lower inflammation. Polysaccharides in tremella can help maintain skin integrity and avoid sagging skin, as well as weak bones, and joint stiffness. Tremella’s powerful anti-inflammatory benefits have greater implications for their ability to fight off diseases like heart disease, high cholesterol, and tumors and other health problems caused by inflammation, including acne, respiratory illness, and headache. According to TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, tremella is sweet and light and enters the Meridians of the Lung Channel; Stomach Channel; Kidney Channel. TCM Indications: Nourishes yin and moistens dryness. It is useful for recovery from illness or surgery resulting in physical weakness, also for chronic cough, bloody sputum, uterine bleeding, constipation, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis. Precautions: people with mushroom allergies should use caution. People with chronic cough with sputum that is either clear and watery (internal cold) or thick and yellow (damp heat) should avoid use and address the underlying imbalance. How to cook tremella: Sweet Tremella Soup Tremella has a rather mild, slightly sweet taste. They are especially used in Southeast Asian soups and desserts, though their mild taste makes them good for a variety of dishes. Cooking tremella releases its collagen into the soup. Soak one piece of tremella in water overnight so that it becomes softer, Rinse it carefully. With a knife or scissor remove the darker yellow tough center from the back of the tremella. In a cooking pot of cold water to cover the tremella, bring the water to boil then simmer for 45 minutes. Add a handful of Jujube red dates and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of dried goji berries and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve the dessert soup in a bowl and when cool add raw honey to taste.

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特大 纯天然 野生黑灵芝（18-20磅每枝） 性味 甘；平；无毒 黑灵芝被称为灵芝中的极品，对人体保健具有的药用疗效，远比其它种类的灵芝为高。 抗肿瘤 抗肿瘤是黑灵芝最为人熟知的药学作用，有研究表明，黑灵芝所含的营养成分中能够作用于肿瘤防治的主要是灵芝多糖、三萜类化合物以及有机锗，以上成分能够抑制人体内多种肿瘤细胞的生长，并且加速肿瘤细胞的凋亡。黑灵芝的抗癌作用并不是某种化合物单一的作用，而是在人体内形成一个综合的免疫系统，提高人体的免疫力 [1]  。 调节免疫 黑灵芝多糖、三萜类化合物、蛋白这三种成分在黑灵芝的免疫调节功能中发挥主要作用。多糖可以促进人体的免疫应答反应，刺激嗜中性粒细胞的吞噬作用，加速功能性细胞因子的分泌，达到调节免疫系统的功能。黑灵芝蛋白则可以调节免疫力。三萜类化合物中的灵芝醇 F以及灵芝酮二醇能有效抑制补体激活的经典途径 [1]  。 治疗心脑血管疾病 服用灵芝多糖、灵芝三萜等营养物质，可以增强身体免疫力，净化血液，从根本上改善健康状况 [1]  。 抗衰老 对黑灵芝抗衰老作用研究比较多，主要在于抗自由基和调节代谢平衡。生物体所产生的内原性防卫自由基损伤的抗氧化剂或抗氧化剂化酶类物质（如超氧化物歧化酶，SOD）的降低，是人体衰老的一个原因。灵芝自古以来就被认为是延年益寿的佳品，灵芝多糖有显著的拟 SOD活性，作用于红细胞，能提高红细胞内 SOD 的活性，增强机体自由基的清除能力，从而阻止自由基对机体的损伤，防止脂体的过氧化，减少自由基造成的脂质过氧化过程，从而对细胞膜形成保护，达到延缓衰老的功效. [1]. 灵芝成分及功能的研究现状．万方．2018-09-20[引用日期2019-06-27]

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