Chinese Herbs

柴胡 16oz Root of Chinese Thorowax, Root of Red Thorowax, Chinese Thorowax Root,Red Thorowax Root 地熏、茈胡、山菜、茹草、柴草 性味 苦，微寒。 功效 本品为伞形科植物柴胡或狭叶柴胡的干燥根。和解表里，疏肝，升阳。治寒热往来，胸满胁痛，口苦耳聋，头痛目眩，疟疾，下利脱肛，月经不调，子宫下垂。 经脉 归肝经、胆经。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~10g；或入丸、散。 外用：适量，煎水洗；或研末调敷。 注意禁忌 真阴亏损，肝阳上升者忌服。 ①《本草经集注》：半夏为之使。恶皂荚。畏女菀、藜芦。 ②《医学入门》：元气下绝，阴火多汗者，误服必死。 ③《本草经疏》：病人虚而气升者忌之，呕吐及阴虚火炽炎上者，法所同忌。疟非少阳经者勿食。 【食疗方】 柴芍丹皮炖瘦肉 柴胡6克，牡丹皮6克，白芍10克，瘦猪肉30克，佐料适量。柴胡、丹皮、白芍洗净与瘦肉共炖，至肉烂熟，加佐料适量。饮汤食肉。 功效：疏肝解郁，柔肝清热。  

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黄芩 16oz 腐肠、黄文、妒妇、虹胜、经芩、印头、内虚、空肠、子芩、宿芩、条芩、元芩、土金茶根、山茶根、黄金条根 性味 苦，寒。 功效 为唇形科植物黄芩的根。 泻实火，除湿热，止血，安胎。治壮热烦渴，肺热咳嗽，湿热泻痢，黄疸，热淋，吐、衄、崩、漏，目赤肿痛，胎动不安，痈肿疔疮。 经脉 归肺经、胆经、脾经、大肠经、小肠经。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~9g；或入丸、散。 外用：适量，煎水洗；或研末调敷。 注意禁忌 《本草经疏》：脾肺虚热者忌之。 凡中寒作泄，中寒腹痛，肝肾虚而少腹痛，血虚腹痛，脾虚泄泻，肾虚溏泻，脾虚水肿，血枯经闭，气虚小水不利，肺受寒邪喘咳，及血虚胎不安，阴虚淋露，法并禁用。   Baical Skullcap Root/ Huang Qin 16oz Chinese skullcap AKA scutellaria has been applied in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, hypertension, hemorrhaging, insomnia, inflammation and respiratory infections. Flavones such as baicalin, wogonoside and their aglycones baicalein wogonin are the major bioactive compounds extracted from the root of S. baicalensis. Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi 16oz Baical AKA: Skullcap Root Fuchang, Huangwen, Hongsheng, Jingqin, Yintou, Internal Void, Jejunum, Ziqin, Suqin, Tiaoqin, Yuanqin, Tujin Tea Root,  The taste is bitter, It is coldin effect.  It is the root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. It reduces actual fire [fever, inflammation etc], dehumidify heat, hemostasis, and anti-fetus [may threaten miscarriage].  It has been used to treat strong-heat polydipsia, lung-heat cough, damp-heat diarrhea, jaundice, excess sweating, vomiting, epistaxis, uterine bleeding, bleeding, red eyes, swelling and pain, fetal movement, carbuncle and furunculosis.  It enters the Meridians of the Lung, Gallbladder, Spleen meridian, Large Intestine meridian, and Small Intestine meridians.  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 3~9g; or into pills or powder. External use: appropriate amount, decoct and wash; or grind the powder to adjust and apply.  Cautions: "Materia Medica Shu": Avoid it if the spleen and lung are deficient and hot. Where there is cold for venting, cold abdominal pain, liver and kidney deficiency but less abdominal pain, blood deficiency abdominal pain, spleen deficiency diarrhea, kidney deficiency diarrhea, spleen deficiency edema, blood dryness, amenorrhea, deficiency of qi and water, lungs affected by cold, asthma and cough, and blood. It is Unsafe for fetus, yin deficiency, and drenching: Avoid its use. 

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白蒺藜 16oz 蒺藜子、旁通、屈人、止行、豺羽、升推、即藜、白蒺藜子、社蒺藜土蒺藜、白蒺藜、旱草、三角蒺藜、三角刺、八角刺、蒺骨子、野菱角、地菱、硬蒺黎、蒺黎蓇葖、蒺藜狗子、七里丹、陀罗刺、菱角刺、刺蒺藜 性味 辛、苦，微温；有小毒。 功效 本品为蒺藜科植物蒺藜的干燥成熟果实。平肝解郁，活血祛风，明目，止痒。用于头痛眩晕，胸胁胀痛，乳闭乳痈，目赤翳障，风疹瘙痒。 经脉 归肝经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~9g，或入丸、散。 外用：适量，水煎洗；或研末调敷。 注意禁忌 1.血虚气弱及孕妇慎服。 2.《本草汇言》：阴虚不足，精髓血津枯燥至疾者，俱禁用之。 3.《得配本草》：肝虚，受孕，二者禁用。 Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit/ Bai Ji Li 16oz Traditionally, people have used this plant for a variety of potential effects, including to enhance libido, keeping the urinary tract healthy, and reducing swelling. Today, Tribulus Terrestris is widely used as a general health supplement, as well as in supplements that claim to increase testosterone levels Tribulus Terrestris 16oz, AKA: Puncturevine, Caltrop Fruit, Tribulus, Zhixing, Triangular Spines, Hard Tribulus, Gokshura It is a hard sticker. The taste is bitter, It is lukewarm; slightly toxic in effect  This product is the dried and mature fruit of Tribulus Terrestris, a plant of the Tribulus family. It has been used to calm the liver and relieve Qi circulation depression, invigorate blood and expel wind, improve eyesight, and relieve itching. It is used for headache, dizziness, swelling, and pain in the chest and hypothermia, breast carbuncle, red eyes, rubella, and itching. It enters the Guigan meridian  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 6-9g, or into pills or powder. External use: proper amount, decocted with water; or grind the powder to adjust and apply.  Cautions: Blood deficiency and weak qi and pregnant women should take it with caution.  "Materia Medica Huiyan": Prohibited for insufficient yin, essence, and blood.   "Depei Materia Medica": It is forbidden for liver deficiency or pregnancy.

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荆芥 16oz Fineleaf Schizonepeta Herb, Herb of Fineleaf Schizonepeta 假苏、鼠蓂、姜芥 性味 辛，温。 功效 为唇形科植物荆芥的全草。发表祛风，理血；炒炭后可止血。治感冒发热，头痛，咽喉肿痛，中风口噤，吐血，衄血，便血；崩漏，产后血晕；痈肿，疮疥，瘰疬。荆芥穗效用相同，但发散之力较强。 经脉 入肺经、肝经。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~10g；或临丸、散。 外用：适量，煎水熏洗；捣敷；或研末调散。 注意禁忌 表虚自汗、阴虚头痛忌服。 ①《药性论》:荆芥久服动渴疾。 ②《苇航纪谈》:凡服荆芥风药，忌食鱼。 ③《纲目》:反驴肉、无鳞鱼。 ④《本草经巯》:痛人表虚有汗者忌之；血虚寒热而不因于风湿风寒者勿用；阴虚火炎面赤，因而头痛者，慎勿误入。   Fineleaf Schizonepeta Herb / Jing Jie 16oz Schizonepeta tenuifolia (Japanese Catnip) is a medicinal herb from China and Korea that appears to be selectively anti-inflammatory (to a moderate degree), and suppress allergic responses. It is a different herb from Common Catnip (The genera Nepeta).  Schizonepeta is used for the common cold, fever, sore throat, and heavy menstrual periods. It is also used for skin disorders including eczema, allergic rashes, and psoriasis.  Fineleaf Schizonepeta Herb, AKA: Fake Su, Rattus, Ginger Mustard  The taste is bitter and warming in effect It is the whole plant of Nepeta, a plant of Lamiaceae. It is used to expel wind and regulate blood;  It is used to cure cold and fever, headache, sore throat, apoplexy, Bell’s Palsy, vomiting blood, epistaxis, blood in the stool; metrorrhagia, postpartum blood halo; carbuncle, scabies, scrofula. Nepeta ears have the same effect but have a stronger divergence.  It enters the Meridians of the Lung and Liver meridians.  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 3~10g; or pro-pill, powder. External use: appropriate amount, fumigated and washed with water; pounded and applied; or powdered and dispersed. 

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龙胆草 16oz 陵游、草龙胆、龙胆、苦龙胆草、胆草、山龙胆、四叶胆、水龙胆 性味 苦，寒。 功效 本品为龙胆科植物条叶龙胆、龙胆、 三花龙胆或坚龙胆的干燥根及根茎。泻肝胆实火，除下焦湿热。治肝经热盛，惊痫狂躁，乙型脑炎，头痛，目赤，咽痛，黄疸，热痢，痈肿疮疡，阴囊肿痛，阴部湿痒。 经脉 归肝经、胆经。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~6g；或入丸、散。 外用：适量，煎水洗；或研末调搽。 注意禁忌 脾胃虚弱作泄及无湿热实火者忌服，勿空腹服用。   Chinese Gentian Root / Long Dan Cao 16oz Long Dan Cao is a traditional Chinese herb that expels damp-heat [as seen by red, yellow-coated tongue, fast pulse, fever or inflammatory symptoms including rash, itch, headache, violent anger, etc.] Long Dan Cao supports healthy digestion, benefits wound healing, supports liver and gallbladder function, protects against oxidative stress, supports nervous system health, is a natural pain reliever, and aids the body's response to inflammation. Clears ascending liver fire - headache, red eyes; liver wind-heat with fever, spasms, convulsions, flank pain. Chinese Gentian Root, AKA: Mausoleum, grass gentian, gentian, bitter gentian, dan grass, mountain gentian, four-leaf gentian, water gentian  The taste bitter, it is cold in effect  This product is the dried roots and rhizomes of Gentianaceae, Gentianaceae, Gentiana, Triflora, or Gentiana.  It is used to reduce liver and gallbladder fire, [inflammaiton] remove damp-heat. Cure liver hyperemia, convulsive mania, Japanese encephalitis, headache, red eyes, sore throat, jaundice, heat dysentery, carbuncle sore, scrotal pain, genital dampness, and itching.  It enters the Meridians of the Liver and Gallbladder meridian.  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 3~6g; or into pills or powder. External use: appropriate amount, decocted and washed; or powdered and mixed.  Cautions: Do not take it on an empty stomach if the spleen and stomach are weak or nauseous and those who have no damp heat.

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赤芍药 16oz 木芍药、赤芍药、红芍药、草芍药 性味 苦，微寒。 功效 本品为毛茛科植物芍药或川赤芍的干燥根。行瘀，止痛，清热凉血，消肿。治瘀滞经闭，疝瘕积聚，腹痛，胁痛，衄血，血痢，肠风下血，目赤，痈肿。 经脉 归肝经。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，4~10g；或入丸、散。 注意禁忌 不宜与藜芦同用。血虚无瘀之症及痈疽已溃者慎服。 1.《本草经集注》：恶石斛、芒硝。畏消石、鳖甲、小蓟。反藜芦。 2.《本草衍义》：血虚寒人，禁此一物。 3.《本草经疏》：赤芍药破血,故凡一切血虚病,及泄泻,产后恶露已行,少腹痛已止,痈疽已溃,并不宜服。   Red Peony Root / Chi Shao Yao 16oz Red Peony Root is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to clear heat, cool blood, clear liver fire and dispel blood stasis. Red Peony Root benefits coronary health, promotes normal circulation, boosts the immune system, promotes normal glucose levels, benefits liver health, and eases pain. This product is the dried root of the ranunculaceae plant Paeonia lactiflora or Sichuan Paeonia lactiflora.  Traditional Chinese medicine uses: Removes blood stasis, relieves pain, clears heat and cools blood, reduces swelling.  It has been used to “cure blood stasis and amenorrhea, hernia accumulation, abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, epistaxis, bloody dysentery, blood under intestinal wind [nerve pain], red eyes, carbuncle swelling.  It enters the Meridian of the liver.  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 4~10g; or into pills or powder.  Cautions: Not suitable for use with Veratrum. Avoid use with blood deficiency, internal cold, and if no blood stasis and those with ulcer have ulcerated. "Materia Medica Sutra": red peony root breaks the blood, Avoid use with all blood deficiency diseases, and diarrhea, postpartum lochia, abdomen pain, and the ulcer has been ulcerated.

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厚朴 16oz 厚皮、重皮、赤朴、烈朴、川朴、紫油厚朴 性味 苦；辛；性温。 功效 本品为木兰科植物厚朴或凹叶厚朴的干燥干皮、根皮及枝皮。 温中，下气，燥湿，消痰。治胸腹痞满胀痛，反胃，呕吐，宿食不消，痰饮喘咳，寒湿泻痢。 经脉 脾经；胃经；大肠经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~10g；或入丸、散。 注意禁忌 孕妇慎用。 Mangnolia Officinalis/ Hou Pu 16oz Mangnolia bark appears to have many potential benefits, including anti-cancer properties, improved sleep, treatment of menopause symptoms, relief of stress and anxiety, and protection against oxidation and inflammation. Taking magnolia bark along with drugs that promote sleep or treat anxiety, such as sedatives, sleep medications, and barbiturates, may cause drowsiness. Magnolia Officinalis [aka thick-skinned, heavy-skinned, red pu, Lie pu, Chuan pu, purple oil magnolia] The taste is Bitter; pungent; it is warm in nature.  This product is the dried bark, root bark, and branch bark of Magnolia Officinalis or Magnolia Officinalis.  Traditional Chinese medicine uses: Warms middle, dries dampness, eliminates phlegm.  It has been used to “cure chest and abdomen fullness, pain, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, phlegm, asthma and cough, cold dampness and diarrhea.” It enters the Meridians of Spleen, Stomach, and Large Intestine Channels Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 3~10g; or into pills or powder. Cautions: Pregnant women should use it with caution. 

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女贞子 16oz 女贞实、爆格蚤、白蜡树子、鼠梓子 性味 甘；苦；性凉 功效 本品为木犀科植物女贞的干燥成熟果实。 补肝肾，强腰膝，明目乌发。治阴虚内热，头晕眼花，耳鸣，腰膝酸软，须发早白。 经脉 肝经；肾经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~15g；或入丸剂。 外用：适量，敷膏点眼。清虚热宜生用，补肝肾宜熟用。 注意禁忌 脾胃虚寒泄泻及阳虚者忌服。   Grossy Privet Fruit /  Nv Zhen Zi 16oz Glossy privet is used for promoting growth and darkening of hair, reducing facial dark spots, rapid heartbeat (palpitations), achy joints (rheumatism), swelling, tumors, dizziness (vertigo), common cold, congestion, constipation, deafness, fever, headache, liver disease (hepatitis), trouble sleeping (insomnia), chronic fatigue syndrome, improving the body’s defenses (immune function) and reducing the side effects of cancer treatment. Grossy Privet Fruit [aka Ligustrum lucidum, Fructus vulgaris, Ash tree, Mouse catalpa]  The taste is sweet; bitter. This product is the dried and mature fruit of the Oleaceae plant Ligustrum. Traditional Chinese medicine uses: Invigorates the liver and kidney, strengthens the waist and knees, improves eyesight, and darkens hair.  It has been used to “Treat internal heat due to yin deficiency, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, soreness in the waist and knees, and premature white hair. It enters the Meridians of Liver and Kidney Channel  Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 6~15g; or into pills.  External use: appropriate amount, apply ointment to eyes. It should be used raw for clearing deficiency and heat, and cooked for nourishing liver and kidney.  Cautions: Those with spleen and stomach deficiency, internal cold, diarrhea, and yang deficiency should not use it.

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川朴花 16oz 调羹花 性味 辛；微苦；性温 功效 为木兰科植物厚朴或凹叶厚朴的花蕾。行气宽中，开郁化湿。主肝胃气滞，胸脘胀闷，食欲不振，纳谷不香，感冒咳嗽等证。 经脉 脾经；胃经；肺经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3～5g。 注意禁忌 《饮片新参》：阴虚液燥者忌用。   Flower of Official Magnolia / Chuan Pu Hua 16oz Medicinal Uses: Weight loss, headaches, runny nose, congestion, colds and flu, sinus pain, hay fever, facial dark spots, stroke, asthma, digestive issues, constipation, inflammation, anxiety, restlessness, stress, depression, insomnia, memory, Alzheimer's, fevers, toothaches, bleeding gums, lowers blood pressure.  The taste is pungent, slightly bitter, and warming in nature and effect  It is the flower bud of Magnolia Officinalis. In the broad movement of Qi, opens up depression [constriction of qi circulation] and reduces dampness. It is mainly used for liver and stomach qi stagnation, chest swelling, and nausea, loss of appetite, loss of smell, cold and cough, etc. It enters the Meridians of Spleen, Stomach, and Lung Channels  Dosage Oral administration: Decoction, 3～5g.  Cautions:  Avoid use for those with yin deficiency [fever, sweats, heat rising] and dryness. 

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远志 16oz 葽绕、蕀蒬、棘菀、细草、小鸡腿、小鸡眼、小草根 性味 苦、辛、温。 功效 为远志科植物细叶远志的根。 安神益智，祛痰，消肿。用于心肾不交引起的失眠多梦，健忘惊悸，神志恍惚，咳痰不爽，疮疡肿毒，乳房肿痛。 经脉 归心经、肾经、肺经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~10g；浸酒或入丸、散。 外用：适量，研末酒调敷。 注意禁忌 心肾有火，阴虚阳亢者忌服。 ①《本草经集注》：得茯苓、冬葵子、龙骨良。畏真珠、藜芦、蜚蠊、齐蛤。 ②《药性论》：畏蛴螬。 【食疗方】 1.远志莲子粥 远志30g，莲子15g，粳米50g。先将远志泡去心皮，与莲子均研为粉，再煮粳米粥，候熟，入远志和莲子粉，再煮2沸即可。随意食用。 功效：补中，益心志，聪耳明目。主治失眠、健忘、怔忡、心悸等症。 2.远志酒 远志10g，白酒500g。先将远志研末，浸入白酒中，3日可饮用。每日1小盅。 功效：安神益智，消肿止痛。主治惊悸失眠、迷惑善忘、痈疽肿毒等症。 3.远志枣仁粥 远志肉10g，炒枣(酸枣仁)10g，粳米50g。将粳米放入锅内，加水适量，煮粥，开锅后即放入远志、枣仁，煮熟即可。晚间睡前作为夜宵食之。 功效：宁心安神。主治心血不足，痰扰于神而引起的惊悸健忘、不寐多梦等症。   Thinleaf Milkwort Root-bark / Yuan Zhi 16oz Polygala tenuifolia, also known as yuan zhi, is an herb. Its root is widely used in Chinese medicine to improve memory and combat forgetfulness  P. tenuifolia because of its expectorant, tonic, tranquilizing, and antipsychotic properties. In particular, the herb is used against insomnia, neurasthenia, amnesia, depression, anxiety-related palpitations, restlessness, disorientation, dementia, and memory failure. . . Polygala tenuifolia Willdenow is a perennial herbaceous plant distributed widely in China and Korea. In Asia, it is well-known traditional medicine for the treatment of phlegm and detumescence [swelling]. Traditional medicines are prepared from the roots of P. tenuifolia because of its expectorant, tonic, tranquilizing, and antipsychotic properties. Yuan Zhi is said to help coordinate the actions of heart and kidney (adrenal) Qi energy circulation so that our thoughts and actions are connected with our emotions.  The dry root of the plant, “Polygala Tenuifolia”. Being heart and kidney meridians entered, it opens heart qi to calm heart and induce tranquilization and also collects kidney qi to reinforce will and memory. It is the key herb for restoring normal coordination between heart and kidney, inducing tranquilization, improving intelligence, and reinforcing will. It also can aid in curing Epilepsy and mania due to phlegm obstruction of heart, Cough with profuse phlegm, and abscess, deep-rooted carbuncle, and swollen sores. Dosage Oral administration: decocting soup, 3~10g; soaking in wine or pill or powder. External use: appropriate amount, blended with grind and wine.  Cautions:  Use this herb, for a limited time, following professional advice from a natural health herbal expert.  People with fire in the heart and kidneys and hyperactive yin and yang should not take it.  Diet Therapy Polygala lotus seed porridge  Ingredients: Polygala 30g, lotus seed 15g, japonica rice 50g. Soak Polygala first, peel off the skin, grind with lotus seeds into powder, then cook japonica rice porridge, wait until cooked, finally add Polygala and lotus seed powder, until boiling. Then ready to eat.  Efficacy: nourishes the middle, nourishes the mind, improves ears and eyesight. Indications of insomnia, forgetfulness, dullness, heart palpitations, and other symptoms.  Polygala wine  Ingredients: Polygala 10g, white wine 500g.  First grind the powder of Polygala, immerse it in white wine, and store it for 3 days. 1 small cup a day. Efficacy: soothe the nerves, nourish the mind, reduce swelling and relieve pain.  Indications of palpitations, insomnia, confusion and forgetfulness, carbuncle, swelling, and poisoning. 

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酸枣仁 16oz 山枣仁、山酸枣 性味 甘；平 功效 本品为鼠李科植物酸枣的干燥成熟种子。 养肝，宁心，安神，敛汗。治虚烦不眠，惊悸怔忡，烦渴，虚汗。 经脉 心经；脾经；肝经；胆经 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~15g；研末，每次3~5g；或入丸、散。 注意禁忌 凡有实邪郁火及患有滑泄症者慎服。 ①《本草经集注》：恶防己。 ②《本草经疏》：凡肝、胆、脾三经有实邪热者勿用，以其收敛故也。 ③《得配本草》：肝旺烦躁，肝强不眠，禁用。 ④《本草求真》：性多润，滑泄最忌。 【食疗方】 1.养心三丝汤 酸枣仁10克，花旗参10克，鸡蛋3个，火腿、香菇、食盐、黄酒、葱、姜汁、味精、麻油适量。取酸枣仁和花旗参煎煮取汁；将鸡蛋煮熟去壳及蛋黄，将鸡蛋白切成丝，水发香菇与火腿均切成细丝；锅中清水煮沸后先倒入火腿及香菇丝煮10分钟，再倒入蛋白丝和药液及调料煮熟勾芡，淋麻油即可。早晚空腹食用。 功效：宁心安神，益气健脾。主治体虚乏力、食少纳差、失眠多梦者。 2.枣仁粥 将酸枣仁炒熟，放入铝锅内，加水适量，煎熬，取其药液备用番米洗净，放入锅内，倒入药液煎煮，待米熟烂时即成。日服３次。每次1小碗。 功效：养阴，补心，安神。主治适用于心脾两虚之心烦、不眠等症。 3.酸枣仁饮 炒酸枣仁15克，蜂蜜10~20克。将酸枣仁研为细末，蜂蜜加温开水半杯搅匀，然后送服。每日1次，连服7~10天。 功效 补血安神。 4.远志枣仁粥 远志肉10g，炒枣10g，粳米50g。将粳米放入锅内，加水适量，煮粥，开锅后即放入远志、枣仁，煮熟即可。晚间睡前作为夜宵食之。 功效：宁心安神。主治心血不足，痰扰于神而引起的惊悸健忘、不寐多梦等症。 5.龙眼酸枣仁饮 龙眼肉10克，炒枣仁10克，芡实12克。炒枣仁捣碎，用纱布袋装。芡实加水500毫升，煮半小时后，加入龙眼肉和炒枣仁，再煮半小时。取出枣仁，加适量白糖，滤出汁液。不拘时饮，并吃龙眼肉及芡实。 功效：养血安神，益肾固精。主治凡因心阴血虚、虚火内扰不能下济肾阴，出现心悸、怔忡、失眠、健忘、神倦、遗精等症者，皆可服用。   This product is the dried mature seeds of Rhamnus jujube date. It nourishes the liver, calms the heart, calms the nerves, and controls sweat. Treats sleeplessness, palpitations, polydipsia, and excess sweating. Sweet, Sour, (Acrid) taste, neutral in temperature It enters the Gallbladder, Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians         Actions:                                                              Indications Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood and calms the Spirit Liver Blood Deficiency or Heart Yin Deficiency with Deficiency Fire Rising with irritability, insomnia and palpitations with anxiety Astringes sweat and generate fluids  Abnormal sweating, either spontaneous sweating or night sweats  CONTRAINDICATIONS Use caution in cases of severe diarrhea. Use caution in cases of Heat from Excess [fevers, infections].  Use caution in cases of insomnia due to Excess Heat or Hot Phlegm. Use caution for those with an Exterior condition [colds/flu] Use caution during pregnancy.  Diet Therapy Date porridge  Stir-fry the jujube kernels, put them in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer, keep the medicinal solution. Wash the rice, put it into the pot, pour the medicinal solution on the rice, cook, and serve when the rice is cooked.  Take a small bowl 3 times a day.  Efficacy: nourishes yin, nourishes the heart, calms the nerves.  Indications are suitable for upset and insomnia with deficiency of the heart and spleen.  Jujube Seed Drink  Ingredients: 15 grams of jujube kernels and 10-20 grams of honey.  Rinse wild jujube seeds and grind them into a fine powder, stir in half a cup of warm boiled water with honey, and then serve.  Take it once a day for 7-10 days.  Efficacy Nourishes blood and calms the nerves.

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祈艾绒16oz 艾、艾蒿、家艾 性味 辛、苦，温；有小毒。 功效 为菊科植物艾的叶。 用于少腹冷痛，经寒不调，宫冷不孕，吐血，衄血，崩漏经多，妊娠下血；外治皮肤瘙痒。醋艾炭温经止血。用于虚寒性出血。 经脉 归肝经、脾经、肾经。 用法用量 外用：适量，捣绒作炷或制成艾条熏灸；或捣敷；或煎水熏洗；或炒热温熨。 注意禁忌 1.阴虚血热者及宿有失血病者慎用。 2.《纲目》：苦酒、香附为之使。 Argy Wormwood Leaf/  Qi Ai Rong 16oz Chinese mugwort is a finely ground bitter leaf of Artemesia vulgaris that is used by traditional Chinese doctors to make moxa sticks used in moxibustion an external treatment; the herbal stick is burned and held above acupuncture points so that the warmth and bitter, astringent qualities of the herb can penetrate the acupuncture points and meridians involved in the treatment. The herb can be applied as a compress or decocted and applied to relieve itching.  Artemisia vulgaris, the mugwort plant, is a tall shrub that is closely related to sunflowers, and its leaves, flowers and roots are all used for their nutrient content. The specific benefits of mugwort leaf tea are mainly due to the presence of flavonoids, triterpenes and other antioxidant compounds, as well as vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, potassium, iron, calcium and various B-family vitamins.Mugwort TeaThe main benefits of mugwort tea include its ability to ease menstrual pain, improve digestion, reduce anxiety and depression, promote dream retention, help with weight loss efforts, strengthen the immune system, detoxify the body and help regulate diabetes. Drinking mugwort leaf tea is highly recommended for people suffering with insomnia, anxiety, painful menstruations, digestive issues, obesity, weak immunity, diabetes, depression, inflammation, colds, coughs, flu, respiratory infections and kidney problems.With its powerful nervine qualities, mugwort tea is very good for treating anxiety, depression and chronic stress levels. This can help relieve stress on the nervous and metabolic system, and improve quality of life.

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