Traditional Herbal

特級 去芯 白蓮子/莲子（16oz/包） 蓮子被譽為「脾之果」，可益腎、健脾、安神；性平，味甘、澀，入脾、腎、心經。蓮子不寒涼不溫燥，且功效較全面，蓮子也是三焦並補的中藥材，上焦可養心安神，中焦可健脾益胃，下焦可補腎固精，較適合用於久病體虛及虛不受補者。臨床上多用於治療脾虛久瀉，食欲不振等症。此外，蓮子還可以強心、降壓、鎮靜、抗衰老等功效。 《本草綱目》提到：「蓮子，交心腎，厚腸胃，固精氣，強筋骨，補虛損，利耳目，除寒濕。」 現代醫學顯示，蓮子含高碳水化合物、蛋白質及脂肪、鈣、磷、鐵、維生素B、胡蘿蔔素等人體所需營養成分，是男女老少皆宜的補品。 食用方法： 先用水清洗一下，除去表面灰塵，建議煮前可先浸泡1小時，明火煲2小時左右，壓力煲45-60分鐘即可。 **蓮子適合煲湯、煲粥或煲糖水 ** 食療推介： 牛蒡芡實蓮子百合蘿蔔湯 材料：牛蒡1支、白蘿蔔1個、蓮子30克、芡實30克、百合30克，瘦肉或排骨半斤、清水1500cc、酒適量、鹽1茶匙（此爲6人份食用，人多少可依比例加減） 做法： 1.牛蒡以刀背或刷子輕刷去外皮，清洗後切段泡入冷水中10分鐘去澀和防氧化變色；白蘿蔔切滾刀塊；蓮子、芡實、百合浸泡10分鐘瀝乾；瘦肉或排骨洗净後，入滾水中川燙去血水和雜質。 2. 將所有材料放入鍋中，用大火煲滾後，轉小火續煲5-2小時左右，最後加鹽調味即成。 牛蒡其獨特的味道，並搭配蓮子、芡實、百合，用來煲湯令湯品更鮮甜清香，除了有降血壓、血脂、血糖，還能降低體内膽固醇，調理脾胃等功效。此湯適宜新陳代謝差、失眠、火氣大及消化不良的人士飲用。 銀耳蓮子羹 材料;蓮子50克，銀耳30克，冰糖100克。 做法：将將蓮子、銀耳分别用清水泡發，撈起。把蓮子、銀耳、冰糖放入燉盅中，加清水適量，入蒸籠隔水用武火蒸1小時即可。 蓮子花膠烏雞湯 材料：蓮子30克、淮山20克、黑豆20克、花膠90克、烏雞一隻、陳皮一角、生薑3片、紅棗（去核）3粒、紹酒及鹽適量 製法：烏雞洗淨去頭尾，斬件汆水；其他材料洗淨，與烏雞加水12碗入煲，以大火煲滾後轉文火煲2.5小時，加鹽調味即可 功效：健脾補腎，補血安神，滋補養顏，潤澤肌膚，消除黑眼圈；外感未清者不宜。 先用水清洗一下，除去表面灰塵，建議煮前可先浸泡1小時，明火煲2小時左右，壓力煲45-60分鐘即可。  Lotus Seeds Dried/Lian Zi (16oz/bag) Dried lotus seed, the mature seed of the water lily, tastes sweet and is astringent in quality which means it may be used to dry edema or tone under-functioning organs. Indications include chronic spleen deficiency, chronic diarrhea, kidney deficiency with nocturnal emission, urinary incontinence, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, restlessness, panic, and chronic insomnia. It nourishes and calms the mind. Lotus seed enters the acupuncture meridians of the Heart, Spleen, Kidney, Stomach, Liver and Bladder Channels. Traditional uses:  ① "The Book of Classics": Master Buzhong, Yangshen, Yiqi strength. (enhances longevity and intelligence.)     ② Xu Xuan: Insufficiency of the main five internal organs, increases wound healing, benefits blood circulation of the twelve meridians.      ③ "Compendium of Materia Medica": dry mouth, dark urine, and wet dreams ④ "Food Doctor Heart Mirror": quenches thirst and removes heat.      ⑤ "Rihuazi Materia Medica": Yi Qi (mental clarity), quenches thirst, helps heart, stops dysentery. Cures low back pain, spermatorrhea      ⑥"Daily Materia Medica": stops polydipsia, cures diarrhea, stops turbid urine.      ⑦ "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": Qingxinjiepyi. (reduces thick yellow leucorrhea)     ⑧ "Outline": Stomach and kidneys tonic, stomach muscle tone, strong muscles and bones, tonic for deficiency, improves hearing, reduces internal cold and dampness, stops chronic diarrhea, vaginal discharge, and collapse.      ⑨ "Compendium of Materia Medica": clearing the heart and reducing irritability, increases appetite, reduces diarrhea and cloudy urine.      ⑩ "Dietary Chart of Suiyiju": Relieves nausea and stops vomiting. Dosage  Oral: Jiantang, 6~15g; or pill and powder.  Contra-indications: Persons with chronic digestive bloating and dry stools (constipation) should not use lotus seed.  Lotus Seed Recipes:  Tremella Lotus Seed Soup  Tremella, aka White Fungus, is cooling, moistening and nourishing. Lotus seed is astringent and improves many aspects of energy and health.  Ingredients:  Lotus seeds 50 grams, white fungus 30 grams, rock sugar 100 grams.  Soak the lotus seeds and white fungus in water and rinse. Place the lotus seeds, white fungus and rock sugar into a bowl, add the appropriate amount of water, steam it in a steamer for 1 hour.  Lotus Seed Pork Belly  Used for spleen and stomach deficiency and weak qi. It is suitable for diseases such as lack of appetite, weight loss, chronic diarrhea and edema. Ingredients:  1 pork belly, 40 lotus seeds, sesame oil, salt, green onion(scallion), fresh ginger, and raw garlic.  Wash the pork belly with water. To stuff it with lotus seed: Add lotus seeds on top and fasten the meat around the seeds with thread. Put this into a pot, add water, and stew it thoroughly. When done, remove and let it cool. Cut the pork belly into slices and put them in a dish together with lotus seeds.  The sauce: Mix sesame oil, salt, sliced green onion, fresh ginger, garlic and other seasonings with pork belly shreds and lotus seeds. It can be served alone or as a side dish with meals.  

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新疆  若羌 珍珠棗/珍珠红枣  （16oz/包） 新疆若羌灰棗之所以被稱為灰棗，是因爲在成熟變紅之前，通體發灰所以得名；產於新疆若羌地區的若羌縣，是中國獨一無二樹上自然吊乾的紅棗。 珍珠枣又名灰枣，是鼠李科落葉灌木或小喬木植物棗樹，因其果實形似珍珠而易其名，果實呈現橢圓形或圓形，棗體稍細，略歪斜；風乾後為深红色，有光澤；皮薄肉厚，營養豐富，可鲜食也可製成乾果食用，紅棗中以新疆珍珠枣品質最佳。 性味--甘、温；主脾經、胃經 功效：特別適用於補脾和胃、益氣生津、調理營養、胃虚食少，脾弱便溏，氣血津液不足。 新疆若羌灰棗最甜，棗核扁長細小、皮薄肉甘醇，口感軟糯，棗香濃鬱、甜味可口，適宜煲湯、熬粥和泡茶。   Red Dates / Jujube  (16oz) Description: Dried Red Jujube Dates (Ziziphus jujuba,) from Lin County, Shanxi, China; Brand: Yellow River Beach Dates (16 oz/bag) Jujube red dates can be added to soups, stews, desserts or enjoyed as a semi-sweet, nourishing snack. Linxian County, Shanxi Province is located in the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon on the banks of the Yellow River. Red dates have been harvested for more than 2,000 years. Linxian’s 800,000 acre red date forests were named the center of Chinese red date agriculture by the Ministry of Forestry. Yellow river beach jujube has a large fruit body and a fine, reddish skin. It is rich in vitamin C. The flavor is sweet and slightly tart with a superior nutritional value. This product is the dried, ripe fruit of the buckthorn family jujube. Indications: Poor digestion, (weak stomach/spleen,) poor appetite, and loose stools. Jujube improves circulation, blood quality and body fluids. It helps to ease difficult menstruation and PMS and heart palpitations. Traditional Chinese medicine applications: Tonic for the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi, regulates health, and detoxifies the body. Gastrointestinal deficiency, poor appetite from weak spleen and loose stools, insufficient blood and body fluids, PMS, nervous palpitationsReferences: (How Jujube date has been used in classic herbal formulas)①"The Book of Classics": Jujube “reduces evil spirits” (calms the shen, relieves nervous anxiety), nourishes the spleen and improves the twelve meridians. Improves stomach Qi: Tong Jiu Qiao, nourishes Qi: Shao Jin Liquid, useful for panic, heavy limbs, and hundreds of other medicines. ② "Notes on the Collection of Materia Medica": used to treat aconite poison. ③ "Don't Record": increases Qi, strengthens life force, relieves boredom, treats heart issues, moistens the intestine. ④ "Drug Pair": treats aconite and Tianxiong poisons. ⑤ Meng Xu: Increases body fluids and Qi, helps clear heart issues and stomach upset. Used in cooking, nourishes the gastrointestinal tract. Helps under-nourished children gain strength and weight when suffering from diarrhea. ⑥"Rihuazi Materia Medica": replenishes heart and lungs and reduces coughing. Bolsters the five internal organs, cures digestive weakness, constipation and flatulence. ⑦ "Pearl Sac": warms the stomach. ⑧ Li Pao: Warms and nourishes the spleen, improves blood quality and treats menstrual insufficiency. ⑨ "Pharmaceuticals": nourishes blood and improves the liver. ⑩ "Ben Cao Zai Xin": Buzhong Yiqi, nourishes the kidneys and warms the stomach, cures yin deficiency and chronic diarrhea. 

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龍眼肉/桂圆肉（16oz）  龙眼、比目、荔枝奴、亚荔枝、木弹、骊珠、燕卵、鲛泪、圆眼、蜜脾、桂圆、元眼肉、龙眼干 性味 甘，温。 经脉 入心经、脾经。 主治 益心脾，补气血，安神。治虚劳羸弱，失眠，健忘，惊悸，怔忡。 注意禁忌 内有痰火及湿滞停饮者忌服。 【食疗方】 1.百合桂圆红枣粥 百合六钱、桂圆一两、红枣15个、白米1杯。百合洗净泡软，红枣洗净拍裂去子，桂圆肉掰散。白米淘净沥干，晾约20分钟。白米入锅，加水约6碗熬粥，约待四分熟时即加入百合、红枣、桂圆，滚沸1分钟加入冰糖调味再续煮2至3分钟即可。 适宜夜睡不稳、精神不宁、意志不集中、多汗等，可调和经络循环、和颜润色并适合更年期妇女所患之精神焦虑症。 2.山药桂圆粥 鲜山药100g，桂圆肉15g，荔枝肉3～5个，五味子3g，白糖适量。先将山药去皮切成片，与桂圆、荔枝、五味子同煮，加入适量白糖。每日晚临睡前1小时食之。 功效：补益心肾，止渴固涩。主治心肾之阴不足而引起的消渴、小便频数、心悸失眠、腰部酸痛等症。   Dimocarpus /Dried Long Yan (16oz) The Long Yan fruit is literally translated to “dragon eye” due to its resemblance to that of dragon’s eyeball when it is still in its shell. The berries are produced by a tropical tree that is native to southern China but also grows in some other areas of Asia. Dried Long Yan is used in Chinese cuisine, and desserts, but is also infused in hot water to create a delicious drink. Long Yan, as herbal medicine, is believed to have a relaxing effect on the body. Also, because of the fruit’s high Iron content, it is thought to help in improving concentration & memory. In addition, it is known to alleviate stomach-aches and help with insomnia. From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet. It enters the Heart and Spleen meridians.  Indications: It nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes qi and blood, soothes the nerves. It has been used to cure asthenia, weakness, insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, and shock.  Cautions: Avoid use if there is phlegm, fire and damp stagnation [bloating or edema with inflammation] Diet Therapy   Dried Lily buds,  Long Yan and Red Date Congee   Ingredients: Lily 22.5g, Long Yan37.5g, 15 red dates, 1 cup of white rice.  Wash the lily and soak it until soft, wash and pat dry the red dates and remove the seeds, and break up the Long Yan meat. Wash and drain the white rice and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Put the white rice into the pot, add water to make about 6 bowls of porridge, add lily, red dates, and Long Yan when the rice is half cooked; boil for 1 minute, add rock sugar to taste, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.   It is suitable for unstable sleep [insomnia] at night, mental restlessness, poor concentration, hyperhidrosis, etc. It can regulate the circulation of the meridians, and it is suitable for menopausal women with mental anxiety.   Yam & Long Yan Congee   Ingredients:  100g fresh white yam, 15g dried Long Yan meat, 3 to 5 lychee meat, 3g schisandra, appropriate amount of sugar.  First peel and cut the yam into slices, cook with Long Yan, lychee, and schisandra, and add appropriate amount of sugar.  Take it 1 hour before going to bed every night.   Efficacy: Replenishing the heart and kidney, quenching thirst and astringent. Indications are symptoms of thirst, frequent urination, palpitations, insomnia, and waist pain caused by insufficient heart and kidney yin.

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金丝蜜枣 16oz 无硫有核原色硬金丝蜜枣，粒粒精选，色泽金黄，颗粒饱满。蜜枣在广东比较常用来煲汤，因为每次放3~5粒煲汤，煲出来的汤非常清甜，又健康，无论煲汤，煲糖水，煲粥都非常清甜！ Dried Honey Dates/ Mi Zao  (16oz) Candied jujube/honey dates (Mi Zao) helps to strengthen the lungs, thereby preventing common cold and reduces allergic symptoms such as asthma and nasal inflammation. They are larger and sweeter (as sweet as honey) than dried red dates. These dates are used as a sweetener in traditional Chinese healing soups and drinks. From the manufacturer:  Dried candied dates are made from peeled and seedless candied dates. They are crispy, sweet, and tasty. They are more convenient to store than ordinary candied dates. They have a longer shelf life and higher nutritional value. In addition to ordinary candied dates, they are also suitable for snacks. 

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有机枸杞 8 oz/包 沃福百瑞 德国BCS有机认证 全美枸杞销量第一 性味 味甘；性平 经脉 归肝经；肾经；肺经 主治 滋肾，润肺，补肝，明目。治肝肾阴亏，腰膝酸软，头晕，目眩，目昏多泪，虚劳咳嗽，消渴，遗精。 【食疗方】 1.参杞酒 党参15克，枸杞子15克，米酒500毫升。将党参、枸杞子洗净，干燥后研为粗末，放入细口瓶内，加入米酒，密封瓶口，每日振摇1次，浸泡7天以上。每次服15毫升，早晚各服1次。 功效：益气补血、宁心安神。主治心脾两虚、心悸失眠、夜寐多梦、食欲不振、肢体倦怠等。 2.红杞乌参鸽蛋 枸杞子１５克，水发乌参２只，鸽蛋12个。将乌参内壁膜去除干净，用沸汤氽两遍，冲洗干净，再用尖刀在腹壁刺成菱形花刀；鸽蛋凉水时下锅，用文火煮熟，捞出投入凉水内，剥壳，放在碗内；枸杞子洗净；葱切段，姜拍破。在锅中注入花生油，烧沸，鸽蛋滚满干豆粉，放人油锅内炸，炸至黄色时捞出。将锅烧热，注入猪油，烧沸，下葱、姜煽炒，随后倒入鸡汤，略煮，捞去姜、葱。投入乌参和适量酱油、料酒、胡椒粉，烧沸后，撇去浮沫，改用文火煨４０分钟左右，投入鸽蛋和枸杞子，再煨１０分钟，取出乌参和鸽蛋。汁内加入味精调味，用水豆粉勾芡，再淋沸猪油，浇在乌参和鸽蛋上。当点心食用。 功效：功能补肾滋阴，养肝明目。用治精血亏损，虚劳劳怯，阳萎，遗精。  3.杞圆膏 枸杞子、龙眼肉各等份。加水，用小火多次煎熬至枸杞子、龙眼肉无味，去渣继续煎熬成膏，每次1～2汤匙，沸水冲服。 主治肝肾不足，血不养心，腰膝痿软，头昏耳鸣，心悸健忘等症。 4.山楂枸杞饮 山楂、枸杞各15g。二者加沸水冲泡。每日频饮。 功效：适用于病后体虚乏力，食欲不振，消化不良，腰膝酸软，目暗昏花等症。枸杞含有多种不饱和脂肪酸、氨基酸、维生素等成分，具有养阴补血，益精明目之功效，还可保肝、降血压、降血糖，与山楂共用，具有补肝益肾，补血益脑功能。 USDA Organic Goji Berries / Barbary Wolfberry Fruit  (8oz) Goji berries, also known as wolfberries or snowberries, are prized in Asia for their health benefits as well as their unique, satisfying flavor. These berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine for centuries. They can also be infused with hot water to make a nutrient-rich drink. Recently named as one of the top ten super-fruits, Goji berries are high in antioxidants and known to promote healthy vision and immune system. From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet. It enters the Liver, Kidney and Lung meridians. Indications: Nourishes the kidneys, the lungs, the liver, and improves eyesight. It has been used to cure liver and kidney yin deficiency, soreness of waist and knees, dizziness, poor vision and teary eyes, cough due to fatigue, thirst, and nocturnal emission. Diet Therapy Ginseng wine   Ingredients:  15 grams of Codonopsis, 15 grams of wolfberry, 500 ml of rice wine. Wash the Codonopsis and Chinese wolfberry fruit, dry them and grind them into coarse powder, put them into a narrow-necked bottle, add rice wine. Seal the mouth of the bottle, shake it once a day, and soak it for more than 7 days. Take 15 ml each time, 1 time in the morning and evening.   Efficacy: To replenish qi and blood, calm the mind and spirit. Indications are for deficiency of the heart and spleen, palpitations, insomnia, sleepless nights, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. Wolfberry Fruit Paste Ingredients: The wolfberry fruit and longan fruit are equal parts.  Add water, simmer for several minutes over low heat until the wolfberry and longan meat are soft, remove the residue and continue to simmer into a paste; Dosage: 1 to 2 tablespoons each time, taken with boiling water.  Indications: for liver and kidney deficiency, blood does not nourish the heart, weak waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations and forgetfulness.    Hawthorn and wolfberry drink   Ingredients: Hawthorn berry and wolfberry each 15g.  Simmer them together and drink the tea frequently daily.   Efficacy: It is suitable for symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, indigestion, weakness of waist and knees, and dim eyesight. Lycium barbarum (goji) contains a variety of unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and other ingredients. It has the effects of nourishing yin and blood, and improving eyesight. It can also protect the liver, lower blood pressure, and lower blood sugar. When mixed with hawthorn, it has the functions of nourishing liver and kidney, and nourishing blood and the brain.  

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精選 生薏米 / 薏苡仁 (16oz) 生薏米又名薏苡仁、薏仁等，是藥食兩用的常用藥材之一，中國古代一薏米作爲貢品，被譽爲"薏苡明珠“，是傳統的藥食兼用的穀物資源。在國外被稱爲”生命健康之禾“。 薏苡仁味甘、淡、性涼，入脾胃肺經，具有利水消腫，健脾止瀉補中的功效。最宜用於脾虛的腹瀉、水腫、脚氣浮腫等症狀，可與黨參、白朮、黃芪、茯苓等藥材搭配製作成藥膳食用。如薏苡仁茯苓粥、薏苡仁參苓瘦肉湯。同時，薏苡仁性偏涼，能清熱利濕，最適合夏季暑熱的食療佳品，可搭配冬瓜、陳皮、荷葉等一同調配藥膳食用，一般家庭常用來煮水、煮粥、煲湯。 由於薏苡仁擅長利濕，對於熱病后津液耗損，或者平素陰虛、陰虛火旺者及孕婦慎用。 薏米祛濕方推薦： 方一：白扁豆薏米冬瓜煲排骨湯----材料：白扁豆50克、薏米50克、冬瓜適量、排骨500克、清水適量（白扁豆具有健脾化濕、和中消暑的功效，而薏米利水滲濕，冬瓜利尿，合而煲湯可以健脾、祛濕、利尿） 方二：薏米紅豆水(祛濕消水腫湯)---材料：紅豆100克、薏米50克，清水適量（紅豆有清心養神、健脾益腎的功效，并有消腫、輕身的功效，兩者結合一起煮水，有解暑祛濕的功效，味道清爽，非常適合夏天飲用，老少皆宜。 生薏米、熟薏米、洋薏米/珍珠薏米的區分： 生薏米：屬性偏寒。禾本科植物薏苡的乾燥成熟種仁。顏色灰白，圓形，質地堅硬，有一條寬而深的縱溝。功效：利水袪濕，袪濕力較其他薏米強。 熟薏米：屬性平和。經炒製後的熟薏仁形狀較生薏仁大，呈灰白色，質感較鬆散及輕。功效：補脾止瀉，補脾力較好。  洋薏米/珍珠薏米：屬性為涼。是磨去殼皮的大麥，狀如白米粒，呈灰黃色。功效：只是食物，但含豐富纖維，有助腸道蠕動。 “Research shows that coix seed can reduce inflammation, stop pain, lower fever, regulate blood sugar and pressure, relieve contacted muscle, enhance immunity, anti-cancer, regulate respiratory movement and induce ovulation.” (www.shen-nong.com) “Job's tears are well known for its health benefits due to its rich antioxidant and high fiber content. The extract of the Coix plant is used in Chinese medicine for treatment of cancer. Coix [seed] is suitable for relieving muscle spasm and blood sugar regulations.” (www.omicsonline.org)  "Coix seeds are used to strengthen the spleen and act as a diuretic to remove fluids that have been retained. ... Coix seeds are frequently prescribed. Those with swelling of the legs or gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, poor digestion and abdominal bloating may also benefit from their use.” (www.asiaone.com) From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet; It is light and slightly cold in effect. [Coix] is the seed kernel of the gramineous plant Job's tears. It is used traditional to cure diarrhea, damp numbness, tendons and veins constriction, unfavorable flexion and extension, edema, athlete's foot, pulmonary atrophy, pulmonary carbuncle, intestinal carbuncle, leucorrhea, It enters the Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians. Indications: It invigorates the spleen, nourishes the lungs, clears away heat and [reduces] dampness [edema].  Coix is an ingredient in Herbal Slimming Soup Item Number: 410293 去濕料 (Qu Shi Liao Herbal Soup) detoxifying, slimming, reduces water retention, heart protector Traditional Chinese Medical References:  ① "Ben Jing"; [elasticity of ] the main tendons, constriction, can not bend and stretch, rheumatism, qi.      ② "Bie Lu": In addition to [weak] bones and evil spirits [neuropathy], it is beneficial to the stomach and intestines, reduces edema, and is edible.      ③ "Yao Xing Lun": Mainly the lung dysfunction, lung qi, vomiting pus and blood, coughing and spitting. Decoction of broken Wuxi swelling.      ④ "Shi Liao Ben Cao": to remove dry and wet athlete's foot.      ⑤ "Ben Cao Shi Yi": Warm qi is the main thing to quench thirst. Kills roundworms.      Dosage  Oral administration: decoction, 10~30g; or into pills, powder, soak in wine, cook porridge, make soup.  Cautions: The strength of this product is slow, so it should be taken for a long time. Spleen deficiency without dampness [edema], dry stools and pregnant women should take it with caution.

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特大 芡实/鸡头米（16oz） 卵菱、鸡癕、鸡头实、雁喙实、鸡头米、雁头、蔿子、鸿头、水流黄、水鸡头、肇实、刺莲藕、刀芡实、鸡头果、苏黄、黄实、鸡咀莲、鸡头苞、刺莲蓬实 性味 甘、涩，平。 经脉 归脾经、肾经。 主治 益肾固精，补脾止泻，祛湿止带。用于梦遗滑精，遗尿尿频，脾虚久泻，白浊，带下。 【食疗方】 神仙粥 山药30g，芡实30g，韭菜30g，粳米100g。将韭菜切成细末，芡实煮熟去壳并捣碎，山药捣碎，以上三味与粳米相和，慢火煮粥。每日2次，温热服之。 功效：壮阳补虚，益气强志，丰肌，润肤，明目，聪耳。主治虚损羸瘦，皮肤粗糙，耳目不聪。  Gordon Enryale Seed/Qian Shi(16oz/Bag) Euryale seed, also called fox nuts, is considered sweet, astringent and neutral (neither too heating nor cooling.) It tonifies the spleen and kidney meridians. Its main functions are to stop diarrhea, strengthen the kidney/adrenal energy and control the (jing) our vitality; and to dispel dampness (sluggish digestion, bloating, gas and edema.) It is said to be especially useful for childhood diarrhea.  Euryale seed enters the meridians of the spleen and kidney. Indications include, tonifying the spleen to stop chronic diarrhea, dampness leukorrhea (either a watery or thick vaginal discharge.) It is used for spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, incontinence and frequent urination. Recipes as below- Porridge : Ingredients: 30g of Chinese yam discorea, 30g of Gorgon fox nuts, 30g of sliced leek, and 100g of japonica rice.  Cut the leeks into fine slices. Boil and mash the white yam. The above three flavors are compatible with japonica rice. Cook the porridge slowly. Take it warm twice a day. Efficacy: aphrodisiac tonic, for qi deficiency. It improves strong muscles, skin quality, eyesight, and hearing.

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精选生晒 龙眼肉/ 桂圆肉 （16oz/包） 龙眼、比目、荔枝奴、亚荔枝、木弹、骊珠、燕卵、鲛泪、圆眼、蜜脾、桂圆、元眼肉、龙眼干 性味 甘，温。 经脉 入心经、脾经。 主治 益心脾，补气血，安神。治虚劳羸弱，失眠，健忘，惊悸，怔忡。 注意禁忌 内有痰火及湿滞停饮者忌服。 【食疗方】 1.百合桂圆红枣粥 百合六钱、桂圆一两、红枣15个、白米1杯。百合洗净泡软，红枣洗净拍裂去子，桂圆肉掰散。白米淘净沥干，晾约20分钟。白米入锅，加水约6碗熬粥，约待四分熟时即加入百合、红枣、桂圆，滚沸1分钟加入冰糖调味再续煮2至3分钟即可。 适宜夜睡不稳、精神不宁、意志不集中、多汗等，可调和经络循环、和颜润色并适合更年期妇女所患之精神焦虑症。 2.山药桂圆粥 鲜山药100g，桂圆肉15g，荔枝肉3～5个，五味子3g，白糖适量。先将山药去皮切成片，与桂圆、荔枝、五味子同煮，加入适量白糖。每日晚临睡前1小时食之。 功效：补益心肾，止渴固涩。主治心肾之阴不足而引起的消渴、小便频数、心悸失眠、腰部酸痛等症。   Dimocarpus /Premium Dried Longan/ Long Yan (16 oz) The Longan fruit is literally translated to “dragon eye” due to its resemblance to that of dragon’s eyeball when it is still in its shell. The berries are produced by a tropical tree that is native to southern China, but also grows in some other areas of Asia. Dried Longan is used in Chinese cuisine, and desserts, but is also infused in hot water to create a delicious drink. Longan, as an herbal medicine, is believed to have a relaxing effect on the body. Also, because of the fruit’s high Iron content, it is thought to help in improving concentration & memory. In addition, it is known to alleviate stomach-aches and help with insomnia. From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet. It enters the Heart and Spleen meridians.  Indications: It nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes qi and blood, soothes the nerves. It has been used to cure asthenia, weakness, insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, and shock.  Cautions: Avoid use if there is phlegm, fire and damp stagnation [bloating or edema with inflammation] Diet Therapy   Dried Lily buds,  Longan and Red Date Congee   Ingredients: Appropriate amount of Dried Lily buds, one or two longan, 15 red dates, 1 cup of white rice.  Wash the lily and soak it until soft, wash and pat dry the red dates and remove the seeds, and break up the longan meat. Wash and drain the white rice and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Put the white rice into the pot, add water to make about 6 bowls of porridge, add lily, red dates, and longan when the rice is half cooked; boil for 1 minute, add rock sugar to taste, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.   It is suitable for unstable sleep [insomnia] at night, mental restlessness, poor concentration, hyperhidrosis, etc. It can regulate the circulation of the meridians, and it is suitable for menopausal women with mental anxiety.   Yam Longan Congee   Ingredients:  100g fresh white yam, 15g dried longan meat, 3 to 5 lychee meat, 3g schisandra, appropriate amount of sugar.  First peel and cut the yam into slices, cook with longan, lychee, and schisandra, and add appropriate amount of sugar.  Take it 1 hour before going to bed every night.   Efficacy: Replenishing the heart and kidney, quenching thirst and astringent. Indications are symptoms of thirst, frequent urination, palpitations, insomnia, and waist pain caused by insufficient heart and kidney yin.  

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【Nicknames】 Wolfberry, Chinese Wolfberry, Barbary Wolfberry 【Characteristics】 The fruits are spindle - shaped or oval - shaped, slightly flattened, 6 - 20mm long and 3 - 10mm in diameter. The surface is red or dark red, with a small protrusion - like style scar at the top and a white fruit stalk scar at the base. The pericarp is flexible and wrinkled; the flesh is fleshy and moist. There are 20 - 50 seeds, kidney - shaped, flat and warped, 1.5 - 2mm long and 1 - 1.5mm wide, with a light yellow or brown - yellow surface. They have a slight smell and a sweet taste. 【Storage Methods】 Keep it in a cool, dry place：Store wolfberries in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight. A pantry or a cupboard away from heat sources is ideal. Use airtight containers：Transfer wolfberries into airtight jars, plastic containers with tight - fitting lids, or resealable plastic bags. Refrigeration option：If you don't plan to consume the wolfberries soon, store them in the refrigerator at around 0 - 4°C (32 - 39°F), keeping them in an airtight container.

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南杏仁/甜杏仁 6oz 性味 ①《本萆便读》：味甘，性平。 ②《四川中药志》：性平，味甘，无毒。 经脉 《四川中药志》：入肺经、大肠经。 功效 润肺，平喘。治虚劳咳喘，肠燥便秘。 食谱： 1.双仁糊 甜杏仁、核桃仁各15 g。二者微炒，共捣碎研细，加密或白糖适量。分2次用开水冲调食。 源于《杨氏家藏方》（杏仁煎）。甜杏仁、胡桃仁能滋养肺肾、止咳平喘，蜂蜜润肺止咳。用于久患喘咳，肺肾两虚，干咳无痰，少气乏力等。亦可用于阴血虚亏，肠燥便秘或老人大便秘结。 2.二杏粥 甜杏仁20克，白果15克（去皮壳），梗米100克。将杏仁与银杏加水共煎至五分熟，再放入梗米，煮熟成粥，即可食用。 功效：宣肺散寒、祛痰平喘。 3.杏仁粥 粳米50克 葱白、白糖各适量。将甜杏仁研成泥状，将大米淘洗干净，两味相和加适量煮水开，再用慢火煮烂即成。每日2次，可作早晚餐。温热随量服食。 功效：止咳平喘。适用于咳嗽、气喘。健康人经常食用能防病强身。  Nan Xing Ren / Sweet Apricot Kernels 6oz Sweet apricot kernel (aka sweet almond) is often cooked with pears in Autumn to help reduce dry cough. It moistens the intestines to relax the bowels. Nan Xing Ren translates to Southern Xing Ren. Nan Xing Ren is commonly used to relieve coughing and wheezing. It also benefits joint health, supports cardiovascular health and boosts the immune system. Northern apricot kernel is bitter. Apricot kernel is prepared by removing the skin which is toxic.  From the manufacturer:  According to "Ben Cao Bian Du": Sweet in taste and calm in nature.      According to "Sichuan Zhongyao Zhi": Flat in nature, sweet in taste, non-toxic. It entering Lung Meridian, Large Intestine Meridian. Effects: Moisturize the lungs and relieve asthma. Cures asthenia, cough and asthma, dry intestinal constipation. Recipes:  Two Nuts paste   Ingredients:  15 g each of sweet apricot kernel and walnuts.  The two are stir-fried, mashed and finely ground, add sugar or honey to taste. Mix the nuts with boiling water. Sweet apricot kernel and walnuts can nourish the lungs and kidneys, relieve cough and asthma, and honey can nourish the lungs and relieve cough. Used for chronic asthma and cough, deficiency of both lungs and kidneys, dry cough without sputum, qi deficiency and fatigue, etc. It can also be used for yin and blood deficiency, dry bowel constipation or constipation in the elderly.  Two apricot porridge   Ingredients: 20 grams of apricot kernel, 15 grams of ginkgo (peeled), 100 grams of steamed rice.  Simmer the apricot kernel and ginkgo biloba with water until they are half cooked, then add stalk rice and cook into porridge. When cooked it is ready to eat.  Efficacy: Xuanfei dispelling cold, expelling phlegm and relieving asthma. Apricot kernel porridge Ingredients: 50 grams of japonica rice, 20 grams sweet apricot kernel, white onion, and sugar.  Grind the apricot kernel into a puree, wash the rice well, add a proper amount of boiling water to the two-flavor phase, and boil it over a slow heat.  Dosage: 2 times a day; It can be used as breakfast and dinner. Take warm as needed. Efficacy: relieve cough and relieve asthma. Suitable for cough and asthma. Regular consumption of healthy people can prevent disease and strengthen the body.

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罗汉果 大（3枚/包） Fruit of Grosvenor Momordica Lo Han Guo (羅漢果), also known as "Monk Fruit", used in TCM over thousand years. Chinese loves to use it to make herbal tea or stew soup for the treatment of cough, sore throat caused by lung infection or by a cold due to seasonal weather variations. 1. Crush 1 pc Lo Han Gou shell 2. Add about 1 liters of water in the pot, 3. Put in the crushed Lo Han Gou (shell and seeds) into the the water and bring to boil under high heat 4. Once boiled, turn to medium heat and boil another 20 ~ 30 minutes. 5. After cold down, filter with strainer, the dross can be boil for the second time from 45 to 1 hour. 6. You can enjoy when it warm, or you can store in refrigerator, it can keep about 2 ~ 3 weeks. 7. Please note that the Lo Han Gou is sweeter than the sugar. If you find it's still too sweet, you can add hot or cold water to dilute. 8. Some people will boil it with other herbs, such as goji berries, dried longan, chrysanthemum. 为葫芦科植物罗汉果的果实。 性味 味甘；性凉 经脉 归肺经；脾经 主治 清肺利咽，化痰止咳，润肠通便。主肺热痰火咳嗽，扁挑体炎，急性胃炎，咽痛失音，肠燥便秘。 注意禁忌 脾胃虚寒者忌服。

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紅皮湘蓮子 無芯 開邊湘莲子 （16oz） 蓮子有很多別名，有時叫湘蓮、湖蓮，是用其出產的地方而命名，如「湘蓮」為產於湖南、湖北的蓮子；而「湖蓮」則為產於江蘇、浙江的蓮子。湘蓮，生長在湘江下游地區，氣候濕潤、四季分明，年平均氣溫17度左右，且陽光充足雨量豐富，形成湘蓮生產的有利氣候條件。因其蛋白質含量高，脂肪含量低，煮食易爛，肉質細膩、糯香鮮甜，口感好等特色，被稱為「中國第一蓮子」。 其中，紅蓮子為未去種皮的蓮子，而白蓮子則是已去種皮的蓮子。湘蓮子用之煲湯，煲出來的湯色偏深紅色、湘蓮子營養價值高，除具有健脾益腎功效外，亦適合婦女及氣血運行不順的人士。 紅蓮子本身就富含有豐富的鈣、磷、鉀等人體所必需的微量元素以及多種維生素。而且紅蓮子能夠促進人體的吸收，增強新陳代謝，而且對於貧血腎虛也能起到很好的保護作用，比起白蓮子營養價值更高。而且無添加防腐劑或熏硫，安全食用。 在中醫藥學中，蓮子被譽為「脾之果」。蓮子性平，味甘、澀，入脾經、腎經、胃經、心經及膀胱等經脈，具補脾益胃、益腎固精、健脾止瀉、養心安神的功效。 現代醫學顯示，蓮子含高碳水化合物、蛋白質及脂肪、鈣、磷、鐵、維生素B、胡蘿蔔素等人體所需營養成分，是男女老少皆宜的養生補品。 食用處理方法：1.先用水清洗一下，去除表面灰塵  2.建議煮前先浸泡1-2小時  3. 明火煲2小時左右，如用壓力鍋45-60分鐘即可。 保存方法：請存放於陰涼乾燥處，由於無任何防腐處理，如長時間未食用，請放於冰箱保存。蓮子適合煲湯、煲粥或煲糖水。 食療食譜推介： 1. 銀耳蓮子羹原料：蓮子50克、銀耳30克、冰糖100克、清水適量。 做法：先將蓮子、銀耳分別用清水洗净、泡發；把蓮子、銀耳撈出，連同冰糖放入燉盅内，加適量清水，入蒸籠蒸1小時左右即可。 2. 蓮子雪耳木瓜糖水材料：蓮子15克、百合10克、元肉15克、雪耳一個、木瓜一個（比較熟的）、紅棗6粒 做法：所有材料略清洗；雪耳需浸泡至發大變軟，發泡好之後去掉蒂部分剪成小塊；木瓜去皮切成小塊。先將材料放入煲內（木瓜除外），加適量清水，大火滾後轉慢火煮30分鐘左右，至全部材料軟熟，再放入木瓜及冰糖煮10分鐘左右即可 功效：補脾益腎，潤燥安神 3. 蓮子花膠烏雞湯材料：蓮子30克、淮山20克、黑豆20克、花膠90克、烏雞一隻、陳皮一角、生薑3片、紅棗（去核）3粒、枸杞1汤匙，紹酒及鹽適量 製法：烏雞洗淨去頭尾，斬件汆水；其他材料洗淨，與烏雞加水12碗入煲，以大火煲滾後轉文火煲1.5-2小時左右，加入枸杞和鹽調味即可 功效：健脾補腎，補血安神，滋補養顏，潤澤肌膚，消除黑眼圈；外感未清者不宜。 Lotus Seeds / Xiang Lian Zi (16oz) Like Lian zi, this is the mature seed of the water lily plant. The differences between Xianglianzi (lotus seed with brown inner hull) and Bailianzi (white lotus seed) are as follows: Xianglian seeds (with hull) have high protein content and a low fat content. It has delicate meat, a sweet glutinous taste, and total sugar and protein content rank first in China's three major lotus species. White lotus seed is rich in starch, protein and raffinose (a complex carbohydrate composed of glucose, fructose, and galactose.) But its nutritional content is not as good as Xianglian seed.   Both Xianglianzi and Bailianzi invigorate qi, nourish the heart and kidney, calm the mind, strengthen the spleen and stomach, etc. However, Xianglianzi focuses more on qi and blood, while Bailianzi (white lotus seed) focuses more on clearing nervous disorders. See: Dried Lian Zi: Item Number: 541216 Bailianzi is used to treat lung inflammation and dry cough, women's irregular menstruation, gastritis, constipation and other diseases. Whereas Xianglianzi (with the hull) is used to clear away inflammation and detoxify, and tonify blood and qi. The taste is sweet and astringent. Tradtional Indications are chronic spleen deficiency and diarrhea, kidney deficiency with nocturnal emission, chronic leukorrhea, incontinense, restlessness, panic, and insomnia. It enters the meridians of Heart, Spleen, Kidney, Stomach, Liver, and Bladder channels Lotus Seed Recipes: 1. Tremella Lotus Seed Soup Tremella, aka White Fungus, is cooling, moistening and nourishing. Lotus seed is astringent and improves many aspects of energy and health. Ingredients: Lotus seeds 50 grams, white fungus 30 grams, rock sugar 100 grams. Soak the lotus seeds and white fungus in water and rinse. Place the lotus seeds, white fungus and rock sugar into a bowl, add the appropriate amount of water, steam it in a steamer for 1 hour. 2. Lotus Seed, Fish Maw and Black Chicken Soup30g lotus seeds, 20g Chinese yam (Huai Shan), 20g black beans, 90g fish maw, 1 black chicken, 1 small piece dried tangerine peel (Chen Pi), 3 slices fresh ginger, 3 pitted red dates, 1 tbsp Goqi Berry, Shaoxing wine and salt (to taste).Instructions:Prepare the Black Chicken: Clean the black chicken, remove the head and tail, and cut it into pieces. Blanch the pieces briefly in boiling water to remove impurities.Wash Ingredients: Rinse the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, black beans, fish maw, dried tangerine peel, and red dates.Cooking: Place all the ingredients into a large pot with 12 bowls (approximately 3 liters) of water.Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.Season: Add Goqi Berry, salt to taste and serve hot.Health Benefits: Strengthens the spleen and kidneysNourishes blood and calms the mindPromotes beauty and hydration for the skinHelps reduce dark circles under the eyesNote: Not suitable for individuals with unresolved external infections or colds.

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