Chinese Herbs

纯天然 散装 整枝赤灵芝（16 oz）   免费切片，切块，如需服务请留言。 本品为多孔菌科真菌赤芝的干燥子实体。 性味 甘；平；无毒 经脉 肺经；心经；脾经；肾经 主治 益气血，安心神，健脾胃。主虚劳，心悸失眠，头晕，神疲乏力，久咳气喘，冠心病，矽肺，肿瘤。   Lucid Ganoderma/Red Ling Zhi (16 oz) Size：18-24cm A large study published in 2018 in Molecules reprinted by NIH found reishi (aka lingzhi, Ganoderma luc.) polysaccharides to have significant beneficial effects for tumors, HIV, depression, anxiety, numerous health issues and life expectancy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017764/ Red Reishi has been proven to be the most effective in improving one’s overall health by enhancing the immune system, many bodily functions, and vital organs. Black Reishi (Ganoderma sinensis), is fairly common and can be found in most Chinese herbal shops. While it still possesses some value as a moderate herbal tonic, black Reishi is considered to be inferior to red Reishi because of its lower polysaccharide content. https://www.reishi.com/questions-answers/ From the manufacturer:  This product is the dried fruiting body of the fungus Ganoderma lucidum of the Polyporaceae family. The taste is sweet; It is neutral in effect and non-toxic. It enters the Lung, Heart, Spleen, and  Kidney meridians.  Indications: To replenish qi and blood, calm the mind and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It has been used to correct chronic weakness mainly due to fatigue, also palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, chronic cough, asthma, coronary heart disease, silicosis, and tumors.

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纯天然 野生黑灵芝#3128（16oz） LingZhi /Ganoderma Lucidum/reishi 16oz Size：18-25cm 免费切片，切块，如需服务请留言。 黑灵芝，又名黑芝,别名玄芝、黑云芝、味甘及性平。黑芝益肾、利尿、通九窍、聪察、消积;主治急性肾炎、慢性肾炎、消化不良。 性味 甘；平；无毒 经脉 肺经；心经；脾经；肾经 主治 益气血，安心神，健脾胃。主虚劳，心悸失眠，头晕，神疲乏力，久咳气喘，冠心病，矽肺，肿瘤。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，10~15g；研末，2~6g；或浸酒。 注意禁忌 实证慎服。 《本草经集注》：恶恒山。畏扁青、茵陈蒿。 【食疗方】 1.灵芝黑白木耳汤 灵芝6克，黑木耳（云耳）6克，白木耳（银耳）6克，蜜枣6枚，瘦猪肉200克。滋补肺、胃，活血润燥，强心补脑，防癌抗癌，降血压血脂，预防冠心病。 2.灵芝鹌鹑蛋汤 鹌鹑蛋12个，灵芝60克，红枣12个，将灵芝洗净， 切成细块；红枣（去核）洗净；鹌鹑蛋煮熟，去壳。把全部用料放入锅内，加清水适量，武火煮沸后，文火煲至灵芝出味，加白糖适量，再煲沸即成。具有补血益精、悦色减皱功效。 　 3.灵芝银耳羹 灵芝9克，银耳6克，冰糖15克，用小火炖2~3小时，至银耳成稠汁，取出灵芝残渣，分3次服用，治咳嗽，心神不安，失眠梦多、怔忡、健忘等症。 4.灵芝莲子清鸡汤 灵芝6克,莲子50克,陈皮一角,鸡一只。购买最好的天然灵芝健脾开胃,补益身体,病后体虚,产后,手术后,脾胃虚弱,血气不足,头晕眼花,可常饮此汤。 　   Lucid Ganoderma/Black LingZhi /Reishi  (16oz) Size：18-25cm Black ganoderma can boost immunity, fight fatigue, improve memory, increase energy stamina, lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, relieve stress, reverse the aging process, and stimulate circulation. Ganoderma is also touted as a top source of antioxidants. Lucidum is a popular supplement taken by healthy individual to boost the immune system and by cancer patients along with conventional therapies. In this section, the scientific studies of G. lucidum on its anticancer properties are summarized.  [liver-protective, diabetes, anti-viral, and antioxidant actions]   From the manufacturer:  Black Ganoderma lucidum, also known as black zhi, also known as Xuanzhi, Black Yunzhi, and Heizhi The taste is sweet and neutral temperature. Heizhi nourishes the kidney. It regulates diuresis, improves nine orifices, and eliminates accumulation [edema and stones]; It is mainly used for acute nephritis, chronic nephritis and indigestion.  It enters the Lung, Heart, Spleen, and Kidney meridians. Indications: To replenish qi and blood, calm the mind and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It improves weakness mainly due to fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, chronic cough, asthma, coronary heart disease, silicosis, tumors.  Dosage: Oral administration: decoction, 10~15g; ground powder, 2~6g; or soaking in wine.  Cautions: "Materia Medica Collection Notes": Do not use with wormwood [or other herbs that might eliminate it from the body] 【Diet Therapy】   Ganoderma Black and White Fungus Soup   Ingredients: 6 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 6 grams of black fungus (cloud ear fungus), 6 grams of white fungus (tremella), 6 candied dates, 200 grams of lean pork.  Nourishes the lungs and stomach, promotes blood circulation and moisturizes dryness, strengthens the heart and replenishes the brain, prevents cancer, lowers blood pressure and lipids, and prevents coronary heart disease.   Lingzhi Quail Egg Soup   Ingredients: 12 quail eggs, 60 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 12 red dates wash the Ganoderma lucidum and cut into thin pieces; wash the red dates (with pits). Boil the quail eggs and remove their shells. Put all the ingredients into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil, then simmer until the Ganoderma lucidum releases its taste [about 30-45 minutes]. Add an appropriate amount of sugar and boil again to dissolved the sugar. It has the effects of nourishing blood, nourishing essence, improving sallow complexion and reducing wrinkles. Ganoderma lucidum white fungus soup   Ingredients: 9 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 6 grams of white fungus, 15 grams of rock sugar, simmer for 2 to 3 hours on low heat, until the white fungus becomes a thick juice. Strain out the residue of Ganoderma lucidum.  Dosage: 3 times daily to treat cough, restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness, etc.  Ganoderma lotus seed chicken soup   Ingredients: 6 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 50 grams of lotus seeds, a piece of tangerine peel (chen pi), one chicken cut in pieces. Add enough water to make soup.  Simmer all the ingredients for 2 – 3 hours until the lotus seeds are soft.  Functions: This is the best natural Ganoderma lucidum soup for invigorating the spleen and improving appetite, nourishing the body, for after illness, physical weakness, postpartum fatigue, weakness after surgery, weak spleen and stomach, insufficient blood circulation, dizziness. Anyone can often drink this soup. 　

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日本 纯天然 整枝赤灵芝（16 oz） 赤灵芝又名丹芝，性平。气味苦平无毒，主治胸中结、益心气。赤灵芝民间称灵芝草。多孔菌科，是一种药用真菌。 性味 甘；平；无毒 经脉 肺经；心经；脾经；肾经 主治 益气血，安心神，健脾胃。主虚劳，心悸失眠，头晕，神疲乏力，久咳气喘，冠心病，矽肺，肿瘤。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，10~15g；研末，2~6g；或浸酒。 注意禁忌 实证慎服。 《本草经集注》：恶恒山。畏扁青、茵陈蒿。 【食疗方】 1.灵芝黑白木耳汤 灵芝6克，黑木耳（云耳）6克，白木耳（银耳）6克，蜜枣6枚，瘦猪肉200克。滋补肺、胃，活血润燥，强心补脑，防癌抗癌，降血压血脂，预防冠心病。 2.灵芝鹌鹑蛋汤 鹌鹑蛋12个，灵芝60克，红枣12个，将灵芝洗净， 切成细块；红枣（去核）洗净；鹌鹑蛋煮熟，去壳。把全部用料放入锅内，加清水适量，武火煮沸后，文火煲至灵芝出味，加白糖适量，再煲沸即成。具有补血益精、悦色减皱功效。 　 3.灵芝银耳羹 灵芝9克，银耳6克，冰糖15克，用小火炖2~3小时，至银耳成稠汁，取出灵芝残渣，分3次服用，治咳嗽，心神不安，失眠梦多、怔忡、健忘等症。 4.灵芝莲子清鸡汤 灵芝6克,莲子50克,陈皮一角,鸡一只。购买最好的天然灵芝健脾开胃,补益身体,病后体虚,产后,手术后,脾胃虚弱,血气不足,头晕眼花,可常饮此汤。 　   Japanese Red LingZhi /Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) (16oz) Reishi mushroom extract (ganoderma lucid) offers immune balancing, anti-cancer and skin beauty benefits such as reducing skin inflammation, puffiness, wrinkles and free radical damage, while also promoting cell regeneration. A staple in traditional Chinese medicine, reishi, which translates to “spiritual potency,” is known as the herb of immortality. Red Ganoderma lucidum, also known as Danzhi, is mildly sweet and pleasant tasting with a slightly bitter aroma. It t is mainly used to treat chest discomfort and benefit the heart. Chinese folk medicine called Red Ganoderma lucidum grass. Polyporaceae is a medicinal fungus. It enters the meridians of Lung; Heart; Spleen; and Kidney Channels.  Indications:   Red ganoderma benefits qi vitality and blood by strengthening spleen and stomach. It is pleasantly calming. The main uses are for fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, chronic fatigue, coughing and wheezing, coronary heart disease, silicosis (lund exposure to silicea), aging and prevention of tumors.  Oral Dosage: decoction, 10~15g; ground powder, 2~6g; or soaked in wine. Empirical Caution: from "Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu” Chinese Classic medicine text: avoid use of lingzhi during colds/flu or with moxabustion   Ganoderma Therapeutic Recipes:     Ganoderma black and white fungus soup Ingredients:    6 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 6 grams of black fungus (cloud ear), 6 grams of white fungus (white fungus), 6 jujube dates, 200 grams of lean pork. Soak the fungi at least 3 hours and rinse before cooking. Blanch the pork before cooking to remove excess fat. Simmer all ingredients until done.  This soup nourishes the lungs and stomach, promotes blood circulation and moistens dryness, strengthens the heart and nourishes the brain, prevents cancer, lowers blood pressure and lipids, and prevents coronary heart disease.   Lingzhi quail egg soup  Ingredients:   12 quail eggs, 60 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 12 red dates jujube. Wash the Ganoderma lucidum and cut into fine pieces; wash the red dates (peeled); the quail eggs are cooked and shelled. Put all the ingredients in the pot, add the appropriate amount of water, after the soup is boiled, simmer until the Ganoderma lucidum is done about one hour, add the right amount of sugar, and then boil.  This soup is nourishing for blood and improves jing essence (beauty and longevity), useful for reducing skin inflammation and wrinkles. Quail eggs are very nourishing and higher in cholesterol than chicken eggs. They enrich the complexion. 　   Ganoderma fungus soup   Ingredients:  9 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 6 grams of white fungus and 15 grams of rock sugar.   This soup is recommended to help prevent chronic fatigue and illness. Ganoderma lucidum, lotus seed clear chicken soup   Ingredients:  Ganoderma lucidum 6 grams, lotus seeds 50 grams, a piece of orange peel, a chicken cut in pieces. This soup strengthens digestion and corrects poor appetite. It is a tonic for the entire body. Useful for recovery from illness and physical weakness, post-partum fatigue and depression, weak spleen and stomach with bloating and indigestion, insufficient blood production, post-surgery, weak spleen and stomach chronic diarrhea, PMS, and dizziness. For men, women and children to enjoy often.

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莲子心（6 oz） 薏、苦薏、莲薏、莲心 莲子心茶，是把成熟莲子种仁内的绿色胚芽用以泡茶饮用，有清心火，止遗精的作用，对心肾不交、降压去脂、阴虚火旺、失眠患者，食之最宜。 性味 苦，寒。 经脉 入心经、肺经、肾经三经。 功用 清心火，安神，去热，止血，涩精，治心烦，口渴，吐血，遗精，目赤肿痛。 Lian Zi Xin /Lotus Plumule (6 OZ.BAG) Lotus is such a treasure that every part of it, the lotus leaves, lotus root, lotus flower, and lotus seed, has really high medicinal and nutritional value.  Lotus plumule, also known as Lian Zi Xin or Plumula Nelumbinis, is a Chinese herb with lots of health benefits. It is so bitter that it is made into tea. So it is often used as a routine drinking tea for decreasing “internal heat” symptoms such as hypertension, menopausal hot flashes, and chronic fever conditions. Besides tea, this herb is also a strong medicine, which is an essential ingredient in Chuan Xin Lian Pian (Andrographis Paniculata Tablet), a common medicine in most Chinese home medicine cabinet checklist for a variety of ailments like sore throat, colds, and upper respiratory infections. Lotus plumule is the green spire and radicle in the middle of the mature seeds of Lotus Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., which is a plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. Medicinally it looks like a thin rod, with a green spire, one long and one short, and a tiny embryo between two tiny leaves. It is brittle, easily broken, and with several holes on the cross-section. And it has a slight odor and bitter taste.  

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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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原棵带花 蒲公英 (8 oz/包) Dandelion/ Taraxaci / Pu Gong Ying(8 oz/Bag) 为菊科植物蒲公英的带根全草。 性味 味苦；甘；性寒 经脉 归肝经；胃经 主治 清热解毒，利尿散结。治急性乳腺炎，淋巴腺炎，瘰疬，疔毒疮肿，急性结膜炎，感冒发热，急性扁桃体炎，急性支气管炎，胃炎，肝炎，胆囊炎，尿路感染。 注意禁忌 阳虚外寒、脾胃虚弱者忌用。 菊花银花公英茶 菊花15克，银花(金银花)20克，蒲公英30克，甘草3克，绿豆20克。将诸味共入锅中，水煎去渣取汁即成。每日1剂，连用5～7日为一疗程。 功效：清热解毒，抗感染。主治妇女乳痈初起热毒较甚者。   Dandelion/Pu Gong Ying(8 oz/Bag) Dandelion is a powerhouse of nutrition and antioxidants, including beta-carotene and polyphenols, that detoxifies the body. Dandelion greens are an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate and small amounts of other B vitamins and provide a substantial amount of several minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Dandelion root is rich in the carbohydrate inulin, which is a type of soluble fiber found in plants that supports the growth and maintenance of a healthy bacterial flora in the intestinal tract. Dandelion helps to regulate blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. It has protective effects for the liver and supports healthy digestion and elimination. Some research indicates that dandelion may have antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which could support the body’s ability to fight infection. Several test-tube studies found that dandelion extract significantly reduced the ability of viruses to replicate. Parboil dried dandelion in boiling water for 5 -10 minutes before use. Rinse. Simmer in water for 5 minutes and pour over green or other teas or enjoy its mildly bitter flavor plain or sweetened with honey.  Dandelion and dandelion tea may be applied topically to reduce signs of skin aging. One test-tube study showed that dandelion root extract increased the generation of new skin cells, which could slow the aging process. Additional research indicates that dandelion extract may reduce skin inflammation and irritation while also increasing hydration and collagen production. This may be useful in preventing and treating certain types of acne.  From the manufacturer:  It is the whole plant with roots of the Compositae plant dandelion. The taste is bitter, sweet; and it is cold in nature. It enters the Liver and Stomach meridians. Indications:  for clearing away heat and for detoxification, and diuresis. It has been used to cure acute mastitis, lymphadenitis, scrofula, furunculosis, acute conjunctivitis, cold and fever, acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, and urinary tract infection.  Cautions: Avoid or use with caution for people with yang deficiency, common cold and weak spleen and stomach. [chronic diarrhea, nausea, poor appetite, digestive weakness, etc] Diet Therapy Chrysanthemum, Silver Flower, Dandelion Tea   Ingredients:  15 grams of chrysanthemum flower, 20 grams of silver flower (honeysuckle), 30 grams of dandelion, 3 grams of licorice root, and 20 grams of mung beans.  Put all the ingredients into a pot, simmer in water until the beans are soft. Strain the mixture and get the juice.  Dosage: 1 dose a day for 5-7 days as a course of treatment.  Efficacy: clearing away heat and detoxifying, anti-infection. Useful for women with severe febrile toxicity at the beginning of breast carbuncle and abscess.

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特級 鐵皮 石斛花（2oz） 主要功效 理气：气清而不浊，和而不猛，疏畅气机，改善调节功能，舒缓胸臆。 安神：神安则不乱，则精不妄耗。减缓压力，恢复身体的应变能力。 益血：气行则行，气滞则血滞，以先天之精，养后天之气血。   石斛花最显著的功效是解郁。石斛花中含有多种挥发油，具有挥发性，能使人心情开朗，更能缓解精神压力大、易疲劳、心情烦躁、抑郁等症状。人们工作压力大，应酬多，饮食生活不规律，加上越来越炎热的天气，人们易烦躁、抑郁、乏力、大便不通畅、面色不好等。因此用石斛花泡水喝，不仅口感最好，保健功效也最强。 Dried Iron Sheet Dendrobium Nobile Flower Among its many uses, the Chinese use dendrobium orchid flower tonic for longevity. It is believed that dendrobium when mixed with licorice root and made into a tea transmits healing energy to all parts of the body.  “Dendrobium helps moisten and nourish the skin and prevents dryness and flaky skin. . . Dendrobium flowers are a source of tonic, astringent, analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory substances, and have been traditionally used as medicinal herbs in the treatment of a variety of disorders, such as, nourishing the stomach, enhancing production of body fluids or nourishing Yin.” From the manufacturer:  Main effects: Regulating Qi: Qi is clear but not turbid, harmonious but not violent, smooths the Qi circulation, improves the regulating function, and relieves chest congestion. Soothes the nerves: If you are calm you will not be chaotic, and you will not waste your spirit. Relieves stress and restores the body's resilience. Replenishes blood: the movement of qi leads to action, stagnation of qi leads to stagnation of blood and innate essence. it nourishes the acquired qi [jing qi] and blood. The most significant effect of Dendrobium is to relieve depression.  Dendrobium flower contains a variety of volatile oils which can make people feel cheerful and relieve symptoms such as high mental pressure, fatigue, irritability, and depression. It is useful for people who are under pressure at work, have a lot of tiring entertainment, irregular eating habits, and increasingly hot weather, people are prone to irritability, depression, fatigue, poor bowel movements, and poor complexion. Therefore, steeping dendrobium flowers in water not only tastes the best, but also has the strongest health benefits.

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北杏仁/ 苦杏仁（6 oz/包） Bitter Apricot Seed are used by Chinese herbalists to relieve bronchial problems. These seeds also known as bitter almonds, are believed to serve as an expectorant and also help to stop coughing. In addition apricot seeds may act as a laxative. In traditional Chinese medicine, apricot seeds are classified as bitter and slightly warm. 性味 苦，微温；有小毒。 功效 本品为蔷薇科植物 山杏（苦杏）、西伯利亚杏（山杏）、东北杏或杏的干燥成熟种子。 主治外感咳嗽，喘满，喉痹，肠燥便秘。 经脉 归肺经、大肠经。 主治 降气，祛痰止咳，平喘，润肠。治外感咳嗽，喘满，喉痹，肠燥便秘。 注意禁忌 1.内服不宜过量，以免中毒。 2.阴虚咳嗽及大便溏泄者忌服。 【食疗方】 1.麻杏粥 麻黄5克，杏仁15克，梗米100克。将麻黄用水煎汤，去沫去渣，将杏仁（最好甜杏仁）去皮尖，放入汤中煮6-7分钟，再放入梗米，煮熟成粥，即可食用。 功效：辛温解表，化痰止咳。 2.杏仁薄荷粥 杏仁30克（去皮尖），鲜薄荷10克，梗米50克。将杏仁放入沸水中煮到七分熟，放入梗米同煮将要熟时，放入薄荷，煮熟即可。 功效：辛散透表，温肺止喘。   Bitter Apricot Seed / Bei Xing Ren(6 oz) Bitter Apricot Seed are used by Chinese herbalists to relieve bronchial problems. These seeds also known as bitter almonds, are believed to serve as an expectorant and also help to stop coughing. In addition apricot seeds may act as a laxative. In traditional Chinese medicine, apricot seeds are classified as bitter and slightly warm. The bitterness and toxicity of raw wild almonds come from a compound called amygdalin. When ingested, this compound breaks down into several chemicals, including benzaldehyde, which tastes bitter, and cyanide, a deadly poison. (npr.org) Consult an herbalist for use and cook as directed.From the manufacturer: The taste is bitter, and effects are lukewarm; slightly poisonous [when used to excess}.This product is the dried and mature seeds of the Rosaceae plant Apricot (Bitter Apricot), Siberian Apricot (Mountain Apricot), Northeast Apricot or Apricot kernel. Indications: [used to quell] exogenous cough, wheezing, throat numbness, intestinal dryness and constipation. It enters the Lung and Large Intestine meridians. [It has been used to] Reduce qi, expectorant and relieve cough, relieve asthma, moisturize the intestines. Cautions:1. Do not overdose orally to avoid poisoning. [Consult with your Chinese herbal specialist] 2. [Avoid use if dry] cough is due to yin deficiency and with loose stools Diet Therapy 1. Ma Xing porridge Ingredients:5 grams of ephedra, 15 grams [1/8 cup] of almonds, 100 grams of stem rice.Cook a decoction of ephedra in water, defoaming and dregs, peeling the almonds (preferably sweet almonds), put them in the soup and cook for 6-7 minutes, then add stalk rice and cook into porridge, ready to eat. Efficacy: relieves phlegm and relieves cough. 2. Almond mint porridge Ingredients:30 grams of almonds (peeled tip), 10 grams of fresh mint, 50 grams of stem rice. Put the almonds in boiling water and cook until they are half cooked, add the stalk rice and cook until it is about to be cooked, add the mint and cook. Efficacy: Xin San penetrates the table, warms the lungs and relieves asthma.

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特级 鼓锤 石斛花 2oz 主要功效 野生特級鼓錘石斛花，性甘平 歸脾經胃經，清熱養陰，安神明目，理氣益血。 石斛花中含有多種揮發油，具有揮發性，最顯著的功效是解鬱，能使人心情開朗，能舒緩因精神壓力大造成易疲勞，心情煩躁，抑鬱等症狀。用石斛花泡水喝，不僅口感好，花色鮮黃有視覺效果，保健功效也絕佳。 石斛益胃生津，滋陰清熱，具有很高的藥用價值。石斛花和靈芝，人參，冬蟲夏草等被列爲上品中藥，素有植物黃金，花中瑰寶美譽。 鼓錘石斛花經傳統工藝烘焙而成，花氣清香，味道甘甜，冲泡多次，可直接嚼甘甜爽口。是泡水，泡茶，做菜的好東西。 Among its many uses, the Chinese use dendrobium orchid flower tonic for longevity. It is believed that dendrobium when mixed with licorice root and made into a tea transmits healing energy to all parts of the body.  “Dendrobium helps moisten and nourish the skin and prevents dryness and flaky skin. . . Dendrobium flowers are a source of tonic, astringent, analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory substances, and have been traditionally used as medicinal herbs in the treatment of a variety of disorders, such as, nourishing the stomach, enhancing production of body fluids or nourishing Yin.”   From the manufacturer:  Main effects: Regulating Qi: Qi is clear but not turbid, harmonious but not violent, smooths the Qi circulation, improves the regulating function, and relieves chest congestion. Soothes the nerves: If you are calm you will not be chaotic, and you will not waste your spirit. Relieves stress and restores the body's resilience. Replenishes blood: the movement of qi leads to action, stagnation of qi leads to stagnation of blood and innate essence. it nourishes the acquired qi [jing qi] and blood. The most significant effect of Dendrobium is to relieve depression.  Dendrobium flower contains a variety of volatile oils which can make people feel cheerful and relieve symptoms such as high mental pressure, fatigue, irritability, and depression. It is useful for people who are under pressure at work, have a lot of tiring entertainment, irregular eating habits, and increasingly hot weather, people are prone to irritability, depression, fatigue, poor bowel movements, and poor complexion. Therefore, steeping dendrobium flowers in water not only tastes the best, but also has the strongest health benefits.

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决明子/草决明（16oz） 性味 咸苦；平凉；无毒 功效 为豆科植物决明和小决明的成熟种子。 清肝，明目，利水，通便。主治风热赤眼，青盲，雀目，高血压，肝炎，肝硬化腹水，习惯性便秘。 经脉 肝经；胆经；肾经 注意禁忌 泄泻和血压低者慎用。 食疗方 菊花决明粥 取白菊花、草决明各10克，大米100克，冰糖少许。将草决明炒香，与菊花同煎取汁，放入大米煮成稀粥，待熟后调入冰糖，再稍煮即可。每日服食1次。 此粥可清肝、明目、降压，还可治疗目赤肿痛、怕光流泪、头痛头晕、大便秘结等。 决明苁蓉蜂蜜茶 炒决明子、肉苁蓉各10 g，蜂蜜适量。将决明子、肉苁蓉共入茶杯中，沸水冲泡，盖焖10分钟，调入蜂蜜适量即成。代茶频饮。 功效：润肠通便。主治习惯性便秘和老年性便秘。 山楂决明荷叶汤 山楂、决明子各15g，荷叶半张。山楂切片，荷叶切丝，与决明子加水共煎。取汁代茶饮 功效 适用于冠心病、高血压、高血脂、肥胖症等。决明子能抑制血清胆固醇的升高，抑制主动脉粥样硬化斑块的形成，其水浸液具有降压作用。荷叶有止渴、散瘀血、助脾胃、消水肿等功效，与山楂合用，可祛脂降压，减肥健身，为高血压之头晕目眩等症之药膳良方。     Cassia Seed / Jue Ming Zi (16oz) Jue Ming Zi is adored by many women as it aids weight loss. It is also used to treat constipation by removing toxins and lowering blood fat and helps control blood pressure.  The seed of Sickle Senna: The taste is salty and bitter; Pingliang [flat tasting and cooling] It is detoxifying. It is the mature seeds of the legumes Cassia and small Cassia.  Indications: wind-heat red painful eyes, night blindness, hypertension, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, ascites, habitual constipation. It enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Kidney meridians. It is used to clear liver inflammation, improve eyesight, diuresis, laxative. Cautions: Use with caution for those with diarrhea and low blood pressure.  Diet Therapy  Chrysanthemum Cassia Porridge Ingredients: 10 grams each of white chrysanthemum flower and cassia seed, 100 grams of rice, and a little rock sugar.  Stir-fry the grass cassia seed to become fragrant, fry together with the chrysanthemum flower, add the rice and cook into a gruel, add rock sugar after it is cooked. Take it once a day.   This porridge can clear the liver inflammation and toxins, improve eyesight, lower blood pressure, and can also treat red eyes, swelling and pain, fear of light [photophobia] and tearing, headache, dizziness, and constipation.    Cassia Cistanche Honey Tea   Ingredients: 10g each of cassia seed and cistanche and honey appropriate amount. Stir fry cassia seeds and cistanche and put them in a teacup, add boiling water, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Add honey and serve. Drink it frequently as tea.   Efficacy: moisturizing the intestines and laxative. Indications: for habitual constipation and senile constipation.   Hawthorn Cassia Lotus Leaf Tea   Ingredients:  15g each of Hawthorn berries and cassia seeds, half piece lotus leaf.  Slice the hawthorn, shred the lotus leaf, and fry together with the cassia seeds. Add boiling water and steep it for 10 minutes. Use this juice instead of tea.  Efficacy: It is suitable for coronary heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, etc. Cassia seed can inhibit the increase of serum cholesterol and the formation of aortic atherosclerotic plaque, and its water extract has a hypotensive effect. The lotus leaf has the effects of quenching thirst, dispelling blood stasis, helping the spleen and stomach, and reducing edema. It can be used in combination with hawthorn to remove fat and reduce blood pressure, lose weight, and for fitness. It is a medicated remedy for hypertension and dizziness.

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特選 四川厚杜仲（16 oz/盒） 性味 甘；微辛；性温 功效 为杜仲科植物杜仲的干燥树皮。 主治腰脊酸疼，足膝痿弱，小便余沥，阴下湿痒，胎漏欲堕，胎动不安，高血压。 经脉 肝经；肾经 主治 补肝肾，强筋骨，安胎。治腰脊酸疼，足膝痿弱，小便余沥，阴下湿痒，胎漏欲堕，胎动不安，高血压。 ①《本经》：主腰脊痛，补中益精气，坚筋骨，强志，除阴下痒湿，小便余沥。 ②《别录》：主脚中酸痛，不欲践地。 ③《药性论》：治肾冷臀腰痛，腰病人虚而身强直，风也。腰不利加而用之。 ④《日华子本草》：治肾劳，腰脊挛。入药炙用。 ⑤王好古：润肝燥，补肝经风虚。 ⑥《本草正》：止小水梦遗，暖子宫，安胎气。 ⑦《玉楸药解》：益肝肾，养筋骨，去关节湿淫。治腰膝酸痛，腿足拘挛。 ⑧《本草再新》：充筋力，强阳道。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~15g；或浸酒；或入丸、散。 注意禁忌 1.阴虚火旺者慎服。 2.《本草经集注》：恶蛇皮、元参。 3.《本草经疏》：肾虚火炽者不宜用。即用当与黄柏、知母同入。 4.《得配本草》：内热、精血燥二者禁用。     Eucommia Bark/ Sichuan Du Zhong (16 oz/Box) Eucommia ulmoides (EU) (also known as “Du Zhong” in Chinese language) is a plant containing various kinds of chemical constituents such as lignans, iridoids, phenolics, steroids, flavonoids, and other compounds. These constituents of EU possess various medicinal properties and have been used in Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) as a folk drink and functional food for several thousand years. . . The health-promoting properties of EU on cardiovascular system and antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and neuroprotective effects and metabolic modulation on bones and phytoestrogenic properties have attracted much interest in the extraction and functional development of active ingredients of EU. Evidenced based complementary and alternative medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4793136/ From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet, slightly pungent; and it is warming in nature. It is the dry bark of Eucommia ulmoides. Indications are for lumbar spine pain, weak feet and knees, excessive urination, vaginal discharge, fetal movement [or possible threatened miscarriage], and high blood pressure. It enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Indications: Nourishes the liver and kidney, strengthens the bones and muscles, and “relieves pregnancy” [calms the fetus] It has been used to cure lumbar spine pain, weak feet and knees, urinary incontinence, vaginal discharge, restless fetal movement, high blood pressure.   TCM references for herbal use of eucommia:  ① "Ben Jing": Mainly lumbar and spinal pain, nourishes the middle and nourish vital energy, strengthens the muscles and bones, strengthens the mind, remove itching and dampness under the yin, and [excess urination].      ② "Bie Lu": Soreness in the main foot, do not want to practice the ground. [difficulty walking]     ③ "Yao Xing Lun": Treat cold kidney; with buttocks and low back pain, patients with weak waist and stiff body, wind [nerve pain] also. Use it for your waist.      ④ "Rihuazi Ben Cao": cures kidney labor, lumbar spinal spasm. Used as medicine.      ⑤Wang Haogu: Nourishes the liver dryness, nourishes the liver and wind [nerve pain from deficiency.]      ⑥ "Ben Cao Zheng": stops wet dreams, warms the uterus, and relieves fetal gas.      ⑦ "Yu Qiu Yao Jie": to benefit the liver and kidney, nourish bones and muscles, to remove joint swelling. Cures waist and knee pain, leg and foot spasm.      ⑧ "Ben Cao Zai Xin": Replenishing energy and strengthening Yang Dao. Dosage   Oral administration: decoction, 6~15g; or soaking in wine; or into pills or powder.    Cautions:  Be cautious using this with Yin deficiency and fire [fever or inflammation].      "Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu": do not use with snake skin, or Yuan Shen ginseng.      "Ben Cao Jing Shu": Not suitable for people with kidney deficiency and fire. It should be used together with Huangbo [Cortex Phellodendri] and Zhimu [Rhizoma Anemarrhenae. ]     "Depei Ben Cao": Do not use with internal heat and dryness of jing essence and blood.

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玉竹片 （8oz） 萎蕤、玉参、尾参、铃当菜、小笔管菜、甜草根、靠山竹 性味 甘，平。 功效 本品为百合科植物玉竹的干燥根茎。 治热病阴伤，咳嗽烦渴，虚劳发热，消谷易饥，小便频数。 经脉 入肺经、胃经。 主治 养阴，润燥，除烦，止渴。治热病阴伤，咳嗽烦渴，虚劳发热，消谷易饥，小便频数。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~12g；熬膏、浸酒或入丸、散。 外用：适量，鲜品捣敷；或熬膏涂。阴虚有热宜生用，热不甚者宜制用。 注意禁忌 胃有痰湿气滞者忌服。   食疗方 1.玉竹党参粥 玉竹20g，党参30g，大米50g。先将玉竹、党参煎煮取汁，去渣后放入大米，再加适量水煮粥。每日服2次，趁热食用。 功效 益气养阴。主治气阴两虚之疲乏无力、自汗、心悸怔忡、胃纳不佳、口干、手足心热或盗汗、少寝多梦等症。感冒、腹胀纳呆者暂停用。 2.玉参焖鸭 玉竹50克,沙参(南沙参)50克,老鸭1只,葱,生姜,味精,精盐适量。将老鸭宰杀后，除去毛和内脏，洗净放砂锅内，再将沙参、玉竹放入，加水适量，先用武火烧沸，再用文火焖煮1小时以上，使鸭肉粑烂，放入调料。饮汤，吃鸭肉。 功效:补肺，滋阴。适用于肺阴虚的咳喘、糖尿病和胃阴虚的慢性胃炎以及津亏肠燥引起的大便秘结等症。 3.猪肉玉竹汤 玉竹15g，猪瘦肉100g。将玉竹洗净，猪瘦肉切片，共入锅中，加水适量煮汤即成。 功效:润肺养阴，生津止渴。主治热病伤阴之咽干咳嗽，心烦口渴，秋冬肺燥干咳，肺结核干咳等症。 4.玉竹粥 玉竹15g，粳米100g，冰糖适量。先将玉竹洗净，切碎煎取浓汁后去渣，入粳米，再加水适量煮为稀粥，粥成后放入冰糖，稍煮1～2沸即可。每日食服1次。 功效:滋阴润肺，生津止渴。主治肺阴受伤，肺燥咳嗽，或高热病后，烦渴，口干舌燥，阴虚低热不退者，并可用于各种类型心脏病心功能不全时的辅助食疗。 5.玉竹茶 将玉竹9克制成粗末，用沸水冲泡30分钟后即可。代茶频饮。 功效:养阴润燥，生津驻颜，润肌泽肤，延年。主治体虚而面色不悦，肌肤不仁者。 Rhizome of Fragrant Solomonseal / Yu Zhu Pian  (8oz) Solomon's Seal is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb to nourish the lungs and stomach yin. It moistens dryness and sinews. Solomon's Seal benefits the lungs, supports skin health and promotes the body's natural fluid regulation process. Solomon's Seal has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant effects.  Solomon's seal is used to treat lung disorders, reduce swelling (inflammation), and [topically] to dry out tissue and draw it together (as an astringent). Some people apply Solomon's seal directly to the skin for bruises, ulcers, or boils on the fingers, hemorrhoids, skin redness, and water retention (edema). From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet and cooling in effect.  This product is the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum. It has been used to cure febrile wounds, cough and polydipsia, asthenia and fever, excess hunger, frequent urination. It enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.  Indications: It is used to nourish yin, moisturize dryness, relieve irritability, quench thirst.       Classical references:  ① "The Classic": The main body is in the storm heat, can not be shaken, stumbled, and deficiencies. Jiufu goes to the black and wild face, good color and moisturizing. [stuck, deficiency heat] ② "Don't Record": The main body of the heart is dysfunction and heat, damp toxin, low back pain, cold in the stem, and tears in the eye canthus.      ③ "Medicinal Properties Theory": The main period is cold and heat, insufficient internal supplements, depletion and heat, headache and restlessness.      ④ "Materia Medica Supplements": The master is smart, regulates the blood and makes people strong.      ⑤ "Four Tones of Materia Medica": nourish the middle, nourish qi.      ⑥ "Rihuazi Materia Medica": For boredom, quenches thirst, nourishes the heart and lungs, replenishes five fatigues and seven injuries, for wasting disease, waist and foot pain, madness in the sky [hysteria?].      ⑦Li Gao: Nourishes the liver and removes heat. The main wind is in the end.      ⑧"Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": Tonic blood, nourish the middle and spleen.      ⑨ "Compendium": Mainly wind temperature and spontaneous sweating, and malaria, cold and heat, spleen and stomach deficiency, frequent urination of men, loss of sperm, all wasting.      ⑩ "Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine History": nourishing yin, clearing lungs and moisturizing dryness. Cure Yin deficiency, hyperhidrosis, dry cough, and pulmonary dysfunction. Dosage   Oral administration: Decoction, 6~12g; boil to make an ointment, soak in wine or make pill or powder.      External use: appropriate amount, fresh product pounded and applied; or boiled ointment applied. If there is heat in yin deficiency, it is better to produce and use.   Cautions: People with phlegm and dampness in the stomach should not take it.

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