Herbs

精选 巴戟天 （3 oz/包） 为双子叶植物药茜草科植物巴戟天的根。 尺寸 12-15片/包 性味 甘，辛，微温。 经脉 归肾经、肝经。 主治 补肾阳，壮筋骨，祛风湿。治阳痿，少腹冷痛，小便不禁，子宫虚冷，风寒湿痹，腰膝酸痛。 注意禁忌 阴虚火旺者忌服。 【食疗方】 1.猪肝益寿延年汤 猪肝50克，香菇20克，枸杞子30克，巴戟12克。巴戟、香菇、枸杞子洗净，猪肝洗净切片。共放入沙锅内，加清水适量，置文火上炖煮至猪肝熟透，加味精，酱油少许调味即可。 饮汤吃猪肝及香菇，每日一料。 功效 补肝益肾，强身壮体，益寿延年。用于久病体虚，肝肾不足或年老体衰者。 2.巴戟苁蓉鸡肠汤 巴戟天１２克，肉苁蓉12克，鸡肠１具。将鸡肠剪开，清洗肠内、外壁，再用盐擦洗，洗净后切成段；将巴戟天，肉苁蓉用纱布袋包好，扎紧袋口，与鸡肠共入砂锅中，加水，放入精盐、姜片。先用武火煮沸，再用文火煎熬６０分钟即成。喝汤食肠。 功效 温补肺肾，固精止遗。用治肺肾阳虚气弱，阳萎，早泄，遗精，滑精，遗尿，夜尿多，气短喘促。 3.杞子胡桃猪肾汤 猪肾2个，枸杞子15克，胡桃肉（核桃仁）30克，首乌(何首乌)60克，巴戟30克，生地（生地黄）15克，生姜三片。 枸杞子、首乌、巴戟、生地洗净，胡桃肉用开水烫去衣。猪肾洗净，切开去白脂膜，切片，下油起锅用姜片略炒。把全部中药放入锅内，加清水适量煮沸后，文火煲2小时。最后加入猪肾片，煮5分钟后，加盐少许调味，饮汤吃猪肾。每日1料。 服法 饮汤吃猪肾。 功效 补肾填精，乌须黑发。用于须发早白，腰膝酸软，筋骨无力，头晕耳鸣等。   Morinda Officinalis/Ba Ji Tian (3 oz/Bag) --Medicinal indian mulberry/Indianmulberry (root)   The root of Morinda Officinalis, a dicotyledonous plant medicine in Rubiaceae. It tastes  sweet, pungent, and is moderately warming. It enters the kidney and liver meridians to invigorate kidney yang, strengthen muscles and bones, and dispel rheumatism pain. It has been used to cure impotence, reduce abdomen pain, urinary incontinence, uterine deficiency that might lead to miscarriage, and “internal cold, wind-cold dampness,” and waist and knee pain.  Cautions: Those who suffer from Yin deficiency and “false fire” should not take it. Symptoms include diabetes, fever, chronic thirst with weakness, red dry tongue and fast pulse.  【Diet Therapy】  Pork Liver Soup   Ingredients: 50 grams of pork liver, 20 grams of shiitake mushrooms, 30 grams of medlar (or gojiberry aka wolfberry), 12 grams of Morinda Officinalis. Wash off Morinda Officinalis, shiitake mushrooms and wolfberry berries, wash and slice pig liver. Put it in a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer on low heat until the liver is cooked through, (optional: add MSG,) add a little soy sauce to taste. Drink soup and eat pork liver and mushrooms, once daily. Efficacy: It nourishes the liver and kidney, strengthens the body and prolongs life. It is used for patients with chronic illness and physical weakness, liver and kidney insufficiency, or elderly and physical weakness.  Morinda Officinalis and chicken intestine soup   Ingredients: 12 grams of Morinda Officinalis, 12 grams of Cistanche, 1 chicken intestine.  Cut the chicken intestines, clean the inner and outer of the intestines, scrub with salt, and cut into sections after washing; wrap Morinda Officinalis and Cistanche in a gauze bag, tie the mouth of the bag tightly so the bag can be removed when the soup is cooked. Put the chicken intestines in a casserole, add water. Add refined salt and ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 60 minutes and serve. Drink soup and eat the intestines.   Efficacy: Warming and nourishing for the lungs and kidneys, solidifying Jing essence. It can be used to treat lung and kidney yang deficiency, weak qi, impotence, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, hydration, enuresis, nocturia, shortness of breath and wheezing Wolfberry, walnut and pig kidney soup   Ingredients: 2 pig kidneys, 15 grams of Chinese wolfberry, 30 grams of walnut meat (walnut kernel), 60 grams of Shouwu (Polygonum multiflorum), 30 grams of Morinda officinalis, 15 grams of Radix Rehmanniae, 15 grams of ginger.   Wash the wolfberry, Shouwu, Morinda officinalis, raw rehmannia, and wash the walnut meat with boiling water. Wash pig kidney, cut them open to remove the white fat film. It can be soaked 2 hours in salt water to remove impurities. Slice, oil and stir-fry the kidneys with ginger slices. Set them aside. Put all the Chinese medicine in the pot. Add water to cover and bring it to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours. Finally add the pig kidney slices, cook for 5 minutes, add a little salt to taste, drink the soup and eat the pig kidney once per day.  Efficacy: Nourishes the kidney, builds up jing essence. The herbs, expecially shouwu are said to prevent premature grey hair and bring back black beard and black hair. Used for waist and knees weakness, dizziness, tinnitus, etc. A great nourishing soup for cold weather and winter. Especially useful longterm for people with chills, weakness, palor, aching back, premature aging, recovery from illness or post-partum.

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精选 特级龙牙百合（8 oz） 性味 甘；微苦；微寒 功效 本品为百合科植物卷丹、百合或细叶百合的干燥肉质鳞叶。 主治肺燥或阴虚久嗽，咳唾痰血；热病后余热来清，虚烦惊悸，神志恍惚；脚气浮肿。 经脉 心经；肺经 主治 养阴润肺，止咳，清心安神。治肺燥或阴虚久嗽，咳唾痰血；热病后余热来清，虚烦惊悸，神志恍惚；脚气浮肿。 （1）润肺止咳：用于肺燥或阴虚之咳嗽、咯血，常配川贝。 （2）清心安神：用于热性病后余热不清、虚烦不眠、神志恍惚，常配地黄。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~12g；或入丸、散；亦可蒸食、煮粥。 外用：适量，捣敷。 注意禁忌 风寒咳嗽及中寒便溏者忌服。  食疗方 1.百合桂圆红枣粥 百合六钱、桂圆(龙眼肉)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。 功效 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。 2.百合红枣银杏羹 百合50克，红枣10枚，白果50克，牛肉300克，生姜两片，盐少许。 将新鲜牛肉用滚水洗干净之后，切薄片，备用。白果去壳，用水浸去外层薄膜，再用清水洗净，备用。 3.百合、红枣和生姜分别用清水洗干净。红枣去核；生姜去皮，切两片，备用。瓦煲内加入适量清水，先用猛火煲至水滚，放入百合、红枣、白果和生姜片，改用中火煲百合至将熟，加入牛肉，继续煲至牛肉熟，即可放入盐少许，盛出即食。 功效 补血养阴，滋润养颜，润肺益气，止喘，涩精。 3.百合粥 鲜百合30~50克，粳米50克，冰糖适量。将粳米洗净，入锅内，加水适量，置武火上浇沸后改文火煮40分钟，放入百合煮熟即可。食时加入冰糖。早晚各服１次。 功效 补肺益脾，定喘止咳。主治肺阴不足、脾气虚弱引起的咳嗽、少痰、气喘、乏力、食欲不佳而时有虚热烦躁者。 Premium Bulbus Lily/ Long Ya Bai He  (8 oz) Pleasant tasting, sweet; slightly bitter; Its actions are slightly cooling. This product is called dried succulent lily bulb, leaves of lily plant, lily of the valley, or lily. It treats lung dryness or chronic “yin deficiency,” coughing, spitting bloody phlegm, following fever with residual inflammation, anxiety, palpitations, dizziness and edema. It enters the Heart and Lung Channels. Indications Nourishes Yin (enhances fluids and tissue in lung, stomach and kidney,) nourishes the lungs, relieves cough, and calms the mind. It improves chronic lung dryness. Major herbal combinations: (1) For cough and hemoptysis from lung dryness or yin deficiency, it is often used with Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb)(2) For Clearing the mind and calming the nerves, “turbid heat” mental confusion after fever, insomnia, spaciness it is often used with Rehmannia glutinosa. Dosage Oral: Jiantang, 6~12g; or pill and powder; steamed or made with porridge. Topical: Appropriate amount, apply. Cautions: People with cough from colds/influenza with diarrhea should not take it.

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白芍片（16 oz/包） 花后 冠芳 艳友 余容 何离 玉斗 伏丁 亳芍 亳白芍 杭芍 杭白芍 炒白芍 焦白芍 酒白芍 芍药 白芍药 金芍药 伏王 玉魁 天魁，本品为毛茛科植物芍药的干燥根。 性味 苦、酸，微寒。 经脉 归肝经、脾经。 主治 养血柔肝，缓中止痛，敛阴收汗。治胸腹胁肋疼痛，泻痢腹痛，自汗盗汗，阴虚发热，月经不调，崩漏，带下。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，5~12g；或入丸、散。大剂量可用15~30g。 注意禁忌 不宜与藜芦同用。 虚寒腹痛泄泻者慎服。   White Peony Root/ Bai Shao (16 oz) Bai shao or white peony is considered useful for hypertension, chest pain, muscle cramping and spasms, and fever. It was an important remedy for female reproductive conditions ranging from dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) to irregular menses. It is an ingredient in Four Friends Tea 四物湯 (Si Wu Herbal Soup) which is a blood tonic for women’s health. and beauty, and it regulates menstruation. White peony root has effects in arresting muscle spasm, relieving pain and fever, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypoxia, immune regulation, liver protection, improving blood circulation of the heart, expanding blood vessels, inhibiting blood platelet clotting, anti-tumor, regulating blood sugar. According to the manufacturer: This product is the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. The herb’s taste is bitter, sour, and is slightly cold. It enters the Liver meridian and Spleen meridian. Indications: It nourishes blood and eases the liver, relieves pain, condenses the yin (reduces excess saliva and diarrhea) and reduces excess sweating. It is said to “Cure chest and abdomen and flank pain, diarrhea, abdominal pain, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, yin deficiency and fever, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, and vaginal discharge.” Cautions: It is not suitable for use with Veratrum (false hellebores herb). Patients with diarrhea and abdominal pain should use caution.  

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白术/山蓟（16 oz/包） 山蓟、杨枹蓟、山芥、天蓟、山姜、山连、山精、乞力伽、冬白术、于术、冬术、浙术、种术 性味 苦甘，温。 经脉 入脾经、胃经。 主治 补脾，益胃，燥湿，和中，安胎。治脾胃气弱，不思饮食，倦怠少气，虚胀，泄泻，痰饮，水肿，黄疸，湿痹，小便不利，头晕，自汗，胎气不安。 注意禁忌 阴虚燥渴，气滞胀闷者忌服。 【食疗方】 1.白术薏米粥 白术30克，白米50克，薏苡仁50克，白糖适量。先煎白术去渣，后入诸米熬煮成粥，早晚食用。 功效：可健脾化湿、开胃消食。 2.益脾饼 红枣肉250克，鸡内金60克、生白术120克、干姜粉60克；将鸡内金、白术洗净，以文火焙干，研成细末，加入干姜粉和枣内，同捣如泥，制成小饼，放入烤箱内烘干，即可食用。 功效 具补脾温中、健胃消食；适用于消化性溃疡病尚无出血。  Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome Atractylodes is used for indigestion, stomachache, bloating, fluid retention, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss due to cancer, allergies to dust mites, and joint pain (rheumatism). It has scientifically proven antioxidant benefits. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6268131/ Rhizoma Atractylodes macrocephala has effective antioxidant ability which may be responsible for its various pharmacological effects. It exerts its antioxidant effect through metal-chelation and radical-scavenging actions which occur via donation of hydrogen atoms (H•) and electrons (e). Its metal-chelation may result from its flavonoids, while its radical-scavenging is attributed to the presence of phenolic acids, especially caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and protocatechuic acid. This dried herb tastes  bitter/sweet, and is warming. It enters the spleen meridian and stomach meridian. Indications: To invigorate the spleen, benefit the stomach, dry dampness, harmonize digestion, and relieve fetus aggitation. It is said to “Cure weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, fatigue, lack of qi vital energy, swelling, diarrhea, phlegm, edema, jaundice, dampness i.e., swelling and water retention, dysuria, dizziness, spontaneous sweating, uneasy fetus.” Cautions: The herb should be avoided by people with yin deficiency, fever, dryness and thirst, qi stagnation and swelling, rib and chest pain, jaundice.   Diet Therapy   Atractylodes barley porridge   Ingredients:  30 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 50 grams of white rice, 50 grams of coix seed, appropriate amount of sugar.  First, fry Atractylodes macrocephala to remove the residue, then add the rice to boil into porridge, eat it in the morning and evening.   Efficacy: It can invigorate the spleen, dispel dampness, improve appetite and eliminate food stagnation i.e., abdominal pain and bloating.    Largehead Atractylodes Cake   Ingredients: 250 grams of red jujube, 60 grams of chicken's Gizzard-membrane, 120 grams of raw Atractylodes macrocephala, 60 grams of dried ginger powder.  Wash the chicken's Gizzard-membrane and Atractylodes macrocephala. Dry the sliced herb with a slow fire, and grind it into powder. Add dried ginger powder and jujube then pound it like a mash, make into a small cake, put it in the oven and bake it, and then enjoy   Efficacy: It can nourish the spleen and warm the middle, invigorate the stomach and eliminate food stagnation; it is suitable for peptic ulcer disease without bleeding.

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黄芪片 (8 oz/包) 本品为豆科植物蒙古黄芪的根。 尺寸 38-40片 性味归经 味甘，性微温；归脾、肺经。 功能主治 补气固表，托毒排脓，利尿，生肌。用于气虚乏力、久泻脱肛、自汗、水肿、子宫脱垂、慢性肾炎蛋白尿、糖尿病、疮口久不愈合。 【食疗方】 1、黄芪茶 材料：生黄芪60~90克，大枣30克。 做法：加水煎煮30分钟后饮用，可反复使用。 功效：此方可抗压补气，利水退肿。 2、黄芪汤 做法：黄芪100克，人参、白术、肉桂各50克，捣成粗末，每次服用10克，加姜、枣，水煎后，去渣温服。 功效：此方以黄芪、人参补气，白术健脾，肉桂温阳；适用于中老年人脾属虚寒、中气不足、食少无味、大便溏泻者。 3、黄芪养生汤 做法：黄芪12克、枸杞9克、红枣9克，煎汤，每日服用。 功效：可调解免疫、防癌抗老；另可补气健脾、降压降脂。 4.补虚正气粥 做法：黄芪30克，人参10克，大米90克，糖适量。将黄芪、人参切片，用冷水浸泡半小时，入砂锅煎沸，煎出浓汁后将汁取出，再在参、芪锅中加入冷水如上法再煎，并取汁。 将上述药汁合并后分成两份，早晚各用一份，同大米加水煮粥，粥煮熟后加白糖食用。 服法：早、晚餐空腹食用，5 天为一疗程。 功效：补元气，健脾胃。适用于五脏虚衰、久病赢瘦、心慌气短、体虚自汗、慢性泄泻、脾虚久痢、食欲不振、气虚浮肿等一切气衰血虚之症。 如何鉴别黄芪品质 在选择黄芪时，首先看外表，优质黄芪色泽均匀，而加工过的劣质黄芪外表颜色偏白。尤其是黄芪在还未成熟便被采摘下来用硫熏过的，格外白净、好看，但这种黄芪不仅功效全无，而且还对人体有害。 其次，由于黄芪含有糖分，存放时间过长会略微变质，如果长期贮存仍旧不变质的黄芪，则很大可能是经过硫熏过的。 鉴别优劣黄芪还可以通过手抓的方式，好的黄芪抓在手上会团在一起，并且不会碎，松手之后又能够自然松散，这说明黄芪本身质量上佳、不干也不湿，且保存的也比较理想。 通过这三点可以快速鉴别优劣黄芪。当然，一分钱一分货，在购买黄芪时，一定不要贪图小便宜，只有选好黄芪，才能发挥出它的功效。   Radix Astragali/ Huang Qi  (8 oz/Box) “Astragalus, a milk vetch, is used as a natural diet supplement. The most popular health benefit of Astragalus is in boosting the immune-system and energy levels. It has a variety of health benefits and is also known to help with ailments such common cold, diabetes, upper respiratory problems, arthritis, asthma and blood pressure. (food ndtv.com) “Astragalus is considered safe for many adults. The most commonly reported side effects are diarrhea and other mild gastrointestinal effects. However, it may affect blood sugar levels and blood pressure and be risky for people with certain health problems, such as blood disorders, diabetes, or hypertension. (nccih.nih,gov) [Check with your physician if you are taking medications] “Pregnant or nursing women should not use astragalus root. If you have an immune system disease such as multiple sclerosis, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or another condition known as an ‘autoimmune disease,’ you should not use astragalus root.” (webMD.com) From the manufacturer: This product is the root of Astragalus mongolicum, a leguminous plant. Nature and flavor return to menstruation Sweet taste, slightly warm in nature; return to the spleen and lung meridians. Function Indication Invigorate qi and solidify the surface, support toxin and discharge pus, diuresis, and build muscle. It is used for qi deficiency, fatigue, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, spontaneous sweating, edema, uterine prolapse, chronic nephritis, proteinuria, diabetes, and long-lasting sores.Diet therapy 1. Astragalus tea Ingredients: 60~90 grams of raw astragalus, 30 grams of jujube. Add water to decoct for 30 minutes and drink it, can be used repeatedly. Efficacy: This can lower hypertention and replenish qi, promote hydration and reduce swelling. 2. Huangqi soup Ingredients: 100 grams of astragalus, 50 grams each of ginseng, atractylodes, and cinnamon, Pound the dried herbs into a coarse powder, add sliced ginger and jujube date. Cook in water as a dedoction at least 45 minutes. Drink it warm 10 grams each time. Efficacy: This recipe uses astragalus and ginseng to invigorate qi, Atractylodes macrocephala invigorates the spleen, and cinnamon warms the yang; It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with deficiency of the spleen, insufficient qi, poor appetite, and loose stools. 3. Huangqi health soup Ingredients: 12 grams of Astragalus, 9 grams of Chinese wolfberry [aka goji berry], 9 grams of jujube red dates Cook as a decoction for daily consumption. Efficacy: It can mediate immunity, prevent cancer and anti-aging; in addition, it can invigorate qi, invigorate the spleen, lower blood pressure and lower fat.4. Tonic porridge Ingredients: 30 grams of astragalus, 10 grams of ginseng, 90 grams of rice, adequate sugar. Rinse and soak sliced astragalus and ginseng in cold water for half an hour. Drink half the liquid in morning and half in evening. Combine all the ingredients and simmer them in a casserole until done. . . After the porridge is cooked, add sugar to eat. Dosage: eat the porridge for breakfast and dinner on an empty stomach, for 5 days as a course of treatment. Efficacy: Replenishes vitality, invigorates the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for all symptoms of qi failure and blood deficiency, such as weakness of the five internal organs, chronic illness and thinness, palpitation, shortness of breath, physical weakness, spontaneous sweating, chronic diarrhea, chronic spleen deficiency, dysentery, loss of appetite, qi deficiency and edema.

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山西 原切 黑金芪片 （16oz/包） 口芪 元芪 绵芪 绵黄芪 棉芪 北芪 生黄芪 炒黄芪 炙黄芪 黄耆 西芪 抽芪 卜奎芪 浑源芪 大岚芪 炮台芪 大有芪 炙耆 百本 芰草 本品为豆科植物蒙古黄芪的根。 尺寸 76-80片/磅 性味归经 味甘，性微温；归脾、肺经。 功能主治 补气固表，托毒排脓，利尿，生肌。用于气虚乏力、久泻脱肛、自汗、水肿、子宫脱垂、慢性肾炎蛋白尿、糖尿病、疮口久不愈合。 【食疗方】 1、黄芪茶 材料：生黄芪60~90克，大枣30克。 做法：加水煎煮30分钟后饮用，可反复使用。 功效：此方可抗压补气，利水退肿。 2、黄芪汤 做法：黄芪100克，人参、白术、肉桂各50克，捣成粗末，每次服用10克，加姜、枣，水煎后，去渣温服。 功效：此方以黄芪、人参补气，白术健脾，肉桂温阳；适用于中老年人脾属虚寒、中气不足、食少无味、大便溏泻者。 3、黄芪养生汤 做法：黄芪12克、枸杞9克、红枣9克，煎汤，每日服用。 功效：可调解免疫、防癌抗老；另可补气健脾、降压降脂。 4.补虚正气粥 做法：黄芪30克，人参10克，大米90克，糖适量。将黄芪、人参切片，用冷水浸泡半小时，入砂锅煎沸，煎出浓汁后将汁取出，再在参、芪锅中加入冷水如上法再煎，并取汁。 将上述药汁合并后分成两份，早晚各用一份，同大米加水煮粥，粥煮熟后加白糖食用。 服法：早、晚餐空腹食用，5 天为一疗程。 功效：补元气，健脾胃。适用于五脏虚衰、久病赢瘦、心慌气短、体虚自汗、慢性泄泻、脾虚久痢、食欲不振、气虚浮肿等一切气衰血虚之症。  如何鉴别黄芪品质 在选择黄芪时，首先看外表，优质黄芪色泽均匀，而加工过的劣质黄芪外表颜色偏白。尤其是黄芪在还未成熟便被采摘下来用硫熏过的，格外白净、好看，但这种黄芪不仅功效全无，而且还对人体有害。 其次，由于黄芪含有糖分，存放时间过长会略微变质，如果长期贮存仍旧不变质的黄芪，则很大可能是经过硫熏过的。 鉴别优劣黄芪还可以通过手抓的方式，好的黄芪抓在手上会团在一起，并且不会碎，松手之后又能够自然松散，这说明黄芪本身质量上佳、不干也不湿，且保存的也比较理想。 通过这三点可以快速鉴别优劣黄芪。当然，一分钱一分货，在购买黄芪时，一定不要贪图小便宜，只有选好黄芪，才能发挥出它的功效。   Radix Astragali/Superior Shanxi Bei Qi/Huang Qi (16oz/Bag) “Astragalus, a milk vetch, is used as a natural diet supplement. The most popular health benefit of Astragalus is in boosting the immune-system and energy levels. It has a variety of health benefits and is also known to help with ailments such common cold, diabetes, upper respiratory problems, arthritis, asthma and blood pressure. (food ndtv.com) “Astragalus is considered safe for many adults. The most commonly reported side effects are diarrhea and other mild gastrointestinal effects. However, it may affect blood sugar levels and blood pressure and be risky for people with certain health problems, such as blood disorders, diabetes, or hypertension. (nccih.nih,gov) [Check with your physician if you are taking medications] “Pregnant or nursing women should not use astragalus root. If you have an immune system disease such as multiple sclerosis, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or another condition known as an ‘autoimmune disease,’ you should not use astragalus root.” (webMD.com)From the manufacturer: This product is the root of Astragalus mongolicum, a leguminous plant. It nature and flavor regulate menstruation. It tastes sweet and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. Function and Indication: It invigorates qi and “solidify the surface,” [protects defensive energy, wei qi] detoxifies toxins and discharges pus, increases diuresis, and builds muscle. It is used for qi deficiency, fatigue, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, spontaneous sweating, edema, uterine prolapse, chronic nephritis, proteinuria, diabetes, and long-lasting sores.Diet therapy 1. Astragalus tea Ingredients: 60~90 grams of raw astragalus, 30 grams of jujube. Add water to decoct for 30 minutes and drink it, can be used repeatedly. Efficacy: This can lower hypertention and replenish qi, promote hydration and reduce swelling. 2. Huangqi soup Ingredients: 100 grams of astragalus, 50 grams each of ginseng, atractylodes, and cinnamon, Pound the dried herbs into a coarse powder, add sliced ginger and jujube date. Cook in water as a dedoction at least 45 minutes. Drink it warm 10 grams each time. Efficacy: This recipe uses astragalus and ginseng to invigorate qi, Atractylodes macrocephala invigorates the spleen, and cinnamon warms the yang; It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with deficiency of the spleen, insufficient qi, poor appetite, and loose stools. 3. Huangqi health soup Ingredients: 12 grams of Astragalus, 9 grams of Chinese wolfberry [aka goji berry], 9 grams of jujube red dates Cook as a decoction for daily consumption. Efficacy: It can mediate immunity, prevent cancer and anti-aging; in addition, it can invigorate qi, invigorate the spleen, lower blood pressure and lower fat.4. Tonic porridge Ingredients: 30 grams of astragalus, 10 grams of ginseng, 90 grams of rice, adequate sugar. Rinse and soak sliced astragalus and ginseng in cold water for half an hour. Drink half the liquid in morning and half in evening. Combine all the ingredients and simmer them in a casserole until done. . . After the porridge is cooked, add sugar to eat. Dosage: eat the porridge for breakfast and dinner on an empty stomach, for 5 days as a course of treatment. Efficacy: Replenishes vitality, invigorates the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for all symptoms of qi failure and blood deficiency, such as weakness of the five internal organs, chronic illness and thinness, palpitation, shortness of breath, physical weakness, spontaneous sweating, chronic diarrhea, chronic spleen deficiency, dysentery, loss of appetite, qi deficiency and edema.

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北沙参 （8oz/包）  南沙参 桔参 山沙参 白沙参 苦心 识美 虎须 志取 文虎 文希 羊婆奶 沙参 铃儿参 泡参 性味 甘，微寒。 归经 归肺、胃经。 功效 养阴清热，润肺化痰，益胃生津。 主治 用于阴虚久咳，痨嗽痰血，燥咳痰少，虚热喉痹，津伤口渴。 食疗方 玉参焖鸭 玉竹50克,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。 https://zhongyibaike.com/   Glehnia Root /Bei Sha San  (8 oz) Derived from the root of the plant, glehnia is used in traditional medicine to treat bronchitis and fevers. It is also used in Asia to treat immune-related diseases. Laboratory studies indicate anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. It is an ingredient in Radiant Air 沙参麦冬汤 (Glehnia, Ophiopogon Root Soup.) which soothes dry throat, improves breathing and complexion.  According to the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet, slightly bitter, and its effects are slightly cold (cooling) in nature. It enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.  Effects: It nourishes yin and clears away heat (anti-inflammation); it moisturizes the lungs and resolves phlegm, benefits the stomach and promotes fluids.  Indications: It is used for chronic cough of yin deficiency (fever or diabetes), tuberculosis cough with thick, yellow phlegm and bloody phlegm, dry cough with less phlegm, sore throat, and chronic thirst. It helps slow heaing wounds.

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精选 川貝母/川贝（4 oz/3 两） 性味 味甘、苦；性微寒 功效 川贝为百合科植物川贝母、暗紫贝母、甘肃贝母、梭砂贝母的干燥鳞茎。 主治虚劳咳嗽，吐痰咯血，心胸郁结，肺痿，肺痈，瘿瘤，廉疬，喉痹，乳痈。 经脉 归肺经；心经 主治 清热润肺，散结，化痰止咳。治虚劳咳嗽，吐痰咯血，心胸郁结，肺痿，肺痈，瘿瘤，廉疬，喉痹，乳痈。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，3~9g；研末，1~1.5g；或入丸、散。 注意禁忌 脾胃虚寒及寒痰、湿痰者慎服。反乌头。  【食疗方】 1.贝母甲鱼 甲鱼1只，川贝母5克，鸡汤1000克，料酒、盐、花椒、生姜、葱各适量。将甲鱼切块放入蒸钵中，加入鸡汤、川贝母、盐、料酒、花椒、姜、葱，上蒸笼蒸1小时即成。有滋阴补肺之功。佐餐食。 功效 适用于慢性支气管炎、肺结核患者，秋季咳嗽气喘、低热、盗汗，也是各种慢性疾病至秋天出现干燥症状的滋补品。 2.贝母梨罐 原料：川贝母，荸荠，梨，莲子。 将梨去皮挖空，川贝熬成药液，荸荠、莲子切成丁，青红丝切丁。贝母汁、荸荠丁、莲子丁、青红丝丁用冰糖拌匀，装入梨罐内，上笼蒸１刻钟。取 出后，熬冰糖卤浇在梨罐上即可。 功效 清宣肺气，止咳化痰。主治痰热咳嗽，咳痰不爽。平人食之胸胁舒畅，声音洪亮。 3.贝母酿梨 川贝母12克，雪梨6个，冬瓜条100克，糯米100克，冰糖100克，白矾3克。先将糯米蒸熟，冬瓜条切成黄豆大颗粒，川贝母研成粉末，白矾溶化成溶液。再雪梨去皮，由蒂把处切下作盖，挖出梨核，浸没在白矾溶液内，以防变色。然后将梨在沸水中烫一下，捞出放入凉水中冲凉后，放入碗内。再将糯米、冬瓜条粒、冰糖屑拌匀，再将川贝粉和入，分别装入雪梨中，盖好蒂把，放入碗内，上蒸笼蒸约60分钟左右，至梨扒烂即成。另在锅内加清水300克，置武火烧沸后，放入冰糖，溶化收浓汁，待梨出蒸笼时，逐个浇在梨上。每日早晚各吃梨1个。 功效 润肺化痰，止咳止血。主治肺阴虚证的干咳无痰或痰少难出、肺痈咳嗽咯血等症。感冒咳嗽、痰饮喘咳，凡痰多清稀易咯出者不宜服用。 4.川贝母雪梨 川贝母5～10克，雪梨（莱阳梨、花梨亦可）1只，冰糖少许。将川贝母捣碎，冰糖捣碎，雪梨去皮切两半，挖去中央的核，将川贝冰糖末纳入所挖的孔中，两半梨重新合好，用新竹签固定，放碗内隔水炖60分钟。梨熟烂后食梨及川贝母。每日1剂，连用1周。 功效 滋阴润肺，清热化痰。主治感冒后期，咳嗽日久不愈，痰少而粘，咽干口渴。婴幼儿及老人用之尤宜。 5.贝母枇杷膏 枇杷叶70克，川贝母7克，麦芽糖70克，蜂蜜适量。枇杷叶煎水2次，滤取浓汁，加川贝末、麦芽糖、蜂蜜熬成膏即可。每日2次，每次10毫升，开水冲服。 功效 宣肺化痰止咳。主治慢性支气管炎等症。   Unibract Fritillary Bulb/Chuan Bei（4 oz/3 Tael） Fritillaria is a common ingredient in Chinese loquat cough syrups. Fritillaria cirrhosa, known as chuanbeimu (chuan = from Sichuan Province) has a very small corm which is considered superior, in terms of medicinal benefits, to the larger corm from Fritillaria thunbergii (zhebeimu from Zhejiang Province.) According to traditional descriptions fritillaria is slightly cold, and affects the lungs to clear heat and moisten dryness, is used for hot-type bronchitis with dry cough and the heart to calm “heart fire” [with possible anxiety, palpitations] Fritillaria has also been used for treating lumps beneath the skin, such as scrofulous swellings and breast lumps; it has been adopted into some Chinese herb formulas for treating cancersFrom the manufacturer: The taste is sweet and bitter; and it is slightly cold in nature. Chuanbei is the dry bulb of Liliaceae Fritillaria Chuanxi, Fritillaria dark purple, Fritillaria Gansu, and Fritillaria halodendron. Indications are cough due to fatigue, spitting blood and hemoptysis, cardiothoracic depression, pulmonary dysfunction, pulmonary carbuncle, gallbladder tumor, schizophrenia, pharyngitis, mastoid carbuncle. It enters the Lung and Heart meridians. Indications: To clear away heat [inflammation] and moisturize the lungs, dispel lumps, resolve phlegm and relieve cough. It has been used to ‘cure asthenia, spitting blood, hemoptysis, cardiothoracic depression, pulmonary dysfunction, pulmonary carbuncle, gallbladder tumor, clean malaria, throat numbness, snd milk carbuncle.’ Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 3~9g; ground powder, 1~1.5g; or into pills or powder. Cautions: Pay attention to allergies. Patients who are weak and have cold spleen and stomach symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, cold phlegm and wet phlegm should use it with caution. Do not use it with aconitum. Diet Therapy1. Fritillaria pear jar Ingredients: Chuanbei Fritillaria, Water Chestnut, Pears, Lotus Seed, Rock Sugar to taste. Peel the pears, hollow them out and cut them into strips, boil the Chuanbei into a medicinal liquid, cut the water chestnuts and add the lotus seeds. Add Fritillary juice, diced water chestnuts, lotus seeds, and diced pears in a pear jar, and steam it for 1 quarter of an hour. After taking it out, boil the rock sugar liquid and pour it into the pear jar. Efficacy: clears lung qi, relieves cough and reduces phlegm. Indications of phlegm-heat cough, uncomfortable expectoration. Improves chest and flanks comfort, and strengthens the voice.   2. Fritillaria Stuffed Pears Ingredients:12 grams of Chuan Fritillaria, 6 Sydney pears, 100 grams of wax gourd strips, 100 grams of glutinous rice, 100 grams of rock sugar, 3 grams of alum. The glutinous rice is first steamed, the wax gourd strips are cut into large cubes, the Fritillaria cirrhosa is ground into powder, and the alum is dissolved into a solution. Peel the Sydney pear, cut off the stalk to make a cover, dig out the pear core, and immerse it in the alum solution to prevent discoloration. Then blanch the pears in boiling water, remove them, and rinse them in cold water, then put them in a bowl. Then mix the glutinous rice, winter melon [or wax gourd] strips, and rock sugar shavings. Then add the Chuanbei powder and put them into the Sydney pears. Cover the stems and put them in a bowl. Steam them in a steamer for about 60 minutes until the pears are soft. In addition, boil 300 grams of water and melt rock sugar and pour it over the pears one by one when they come out of the steamer. Eat 1 pear each morning and evening. Efficacy: Nourishes the lungs and resolves phlegm, relieves dry cough and stops bleeding. Indications include dry cough with no phlegm or less phlegm, pulmonary carbuncle, [emphysema] cough and hemoptysis. It is not suitable for people with colds with weakness, wheezing and wet cough. 3. Fritillaria cirrhosa, Sydney Ingredients:Chuan Fritillaria 5-10 grams, 1 Sydney pear (Laiyang pear, Huali can also be used), a little rock sugar. Mash Chuanbei Fritillaria, mash the rock sugar, peel the Sydney pear and cut in half, dig out the center core; put Chuanbei, rock sugar powder into the pear, reassemble the two halves of the pear, fixing it with a bamboo toothpick, and put it in a bowl Simmer the pears in water for 60 minutes. Eat the pears and Fritillaria when the pears are done. Take 1 dose daily for 1 week. Efficacy: Nourishes yin and nourishes lungs, clears away heat and reduces phlegm Indications: Useful for the later stage of a cold, when a cough does not heal for a long time, when the phlegm is sparse and sticky, the throat is dry and thirsty. Especially suitable for infants and the elderly. 4. Fritillaria loquat paste Ingredients:70 grams of loquat leaves, 7 grams of Fritillaria, 70 grams of maltose, appropriate amount of honey. Decoct the loquat leaves twice, filter out the thick juice, add Chuanbei powder, maltose, and honey to make a paste. Take 10 ml each time with boiling water 2 times a day. Efficacy: Autumn allergies, [eye itch, nasal itching, sneezing, running nose, nasal obstruction, cough, suffocation, and wheezing.] relieves cough. Indications for chronic bronchitis and other diseases.  

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甘肃 纹党参 一等（12oz/盒） 党参味甘，性平。有补中益气、止渴、健脾益肺，养血生津。用于脾肺气虚，食少倦怠，咳嗽虚喘，气血不足，面色萎黄，心悸气短，津伤口渴，内热消渴。 性味 甘，平。 经脉 归脾经、肺经。 主治 补中，益气，生津，益肺。治脾胃虚弱，气血两亏，体倦无力，食少便溏，内热消渴，久泻，脱肛，肺虚喘咳，气短自汗，气微两亏诸证。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~15g；或熬膏、入丸、散。生津、养血宜生用；补脾益肺宜炙用。 注意禁忌 有实邪者忌服。不宜与藜芦同用 【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。 2.参米茶 党参30克，粟米100克。将党参、粟米分别淘洗干净，党参干燥后研碎，粟米炒熟，同置于砂锅内。加入清水1000毫升，浸渍1小时后，煎煮20分钟停火，沉淀后倒入保温瓶内，代茶饮用。 功效：补脾养胃，益气滋阴。主治脾胃虚弱、食欲不振、胃脘隐痛等。 3.归参炖母鸡 当归15克，党参15克，母鸡1只、葱、生姜、料酒、食盐各适量。将母鸡宰杀后，去毛和内脏，洗净，将当归、参放入鸡腹内，再将鸡放进砂锅，加入葱、生姜、料酒、食盐、清水各适量，再将砂锅置武火上烧沸，改用文火煨炖，直至鸡肉粑烂即成。食用时，可分餐吃肉，喝汤。 功效：补血壮体。适用于肝脾血虚之慢性肝炎和各种贫血。   Codonopsis pilosula /Dang Shen Premium (12oz/Box) “Codonopsis seems to stimulate the central nervous system. It also seems to promote weight gain and increase endurance, as well as increase red and white blood cells counts and promote blood circulation.” (rxlist.com, webMD.com)“Codonopsis is an herb. People use the root to make medicine. Codonopsis is used to treat HIV infection and to protect cancer patients against side effects of radiation treatment.” (webMD.com)From the manufacturer: Codonopsis is sweet and neutral in nature [neither cooling nor warming]. It is used for nourishing qi, quenching thirst, invigorating the spleen and lungs, nourishing blood and promoting fluid. It is used for spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite and fatigue, cough and asthma, lack of qi and blood, chlorosis, palpitations, shortness of breath, slow healing body wounds and thirst, internal heat [inflammation]. It quenches thirst. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. Indications: Codonopsis nourishees “the middle” [the digestive center], nourishes qi, nourishes body fluid and nourishes lung. It is used for treatment of weakness of spleen and stomach, deficiency of both qi and blood, body fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stools, internal heat. It reduces thirst, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, lung deficiency and cough, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, and weak qi deficiency.Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 6~15g; or boil ointment, pill, or powder. It should be used for nourishing body fluid and nourishing blood; for nourishing the spleen and benefiting the lung, it should be used for [inflammation.] Cautions: pay attention to possible allergy. [Since codonopsis “raises qi” for prolapsed organs, avoid use for people who are dizzy, violent, or have fever.] Do not use it with Veratrum (false hellebore)Diet Therapy 1. Polygonatum  odoratum, Codonopsis Porridge Ingredients:Polygonatum odoratum 20g, Codonopsis pilosula 30g, and rice 50g. First, decoct Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon’s Seal) and Codonopsis pilosula to get the juice. After removing the residue, add the rice, and add some water to cook the porridge. Eat it 2 times a day while it is hot. Efficacy: Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Yin. Indications of fatigue, weakness, spontaneous sweating, heart palpitations, poor appetite, dry mouth, hot hands, feet, and night sweats, insomnia and excessive or troubled dreaming. Suspend the use of this recipe during colds, bloating and anorexia. 2. Codonopsis pilosula Rice Tea IngredientsCodonopsis 30 grams, 100 grams of rice. Wash the Codonopsis and rice separately, grind the Codonopsis after drying, fry the rice, and put them in a casserole. Add 1000 ml of water, soak for 1 hour, decoct for 20 minutes, stop the fire, pour it into a thermos after precipitation, and drink it instead of tea. Efficacy: nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and nourish yin. Indications: Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and dull pain in the stomach. 3. Codonopsis pilosula Stewed HenIngredients:15 grams of Angelica (tang kuei) 15 grams of Codonopsis, 1 hen, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt. After the hen is slaughtered, the hair and internal organs are removed, washed, and the angelica and ginseng are put into the belly of the chicken, and then the chicken is put into the casserole, adding the appropriate amount of green onion, ginger, cooking wine, salt, and water, and then placing the casserole on the fire. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Serve. When eating, you can eat meat and soup in separate meals. Efficacy: nourishing blood and strengthening body. It is suitable for chronic hepatitis and various anemias of liver and spleen blood deficiency.  

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白潞党/党参（8 oz/包）  性味 甘，平。 功效 本品为桔梗科植物党参、素花党参（西党参）或川党参的干燥根。 主治脾胃虚弱，气血两亏，体倦无力，食少便溏，内热消渴，久泻，脱肛，肺虚喘咳，气短自汗，气微两亏诸证。 经脉 归脾经、肺经。 主治 补中，益气，生津，益肺。治脾胃虚弱，气血两亏，体倦无力，食少便溏，内热消渴，久泻，脱肛，肺虚喘咳，气短自汗，气微两亏诸证。 注意禁忌 有实邪者忌服。不宜与藜芦同用。 【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。 2.参米茶 党参30克，粟米100克。将党参、粟米分别淘洗干净，党参干燥后研碎，粟米炒熟，同置于砂锅内。加入清水1000毫升，浸渍1小时后，煎煮20分钟停火，沉淀后倒入保温瓶内，代茶饮用。 功效：补脾养胃，益气滋阴。主治脾胃虚弱、食欲不振、胃脘隐痛等。 3.归参炖母鸡 当归15克，党参15克，母鸡1只、葱、生姜、料酒、食盐各适量。将母鸡宰杀后，去毛和内脏，洗净，将当归、参放入鸡腹内，再将鸡放进砂锅，加入葱、生姜、料酒、食盐、清水各适量，再将砂锅置武火上烧沸，改用文火煨炖，直至鸡肉粑烂即成。食用时，可分餐吃肉，喝汤。 功效：补血壮体。适用于肝脾血虚之慢性肝炎和各种贫血。 4.参枣米饭 党参１０克，糯米２５０克，白糖５０克。将党参、大枣放在砂锅内，加水泡发后煎煮３０分钟左右，捞出党参、大枣，药液备用。将糯米洗净，放在大瓷碗中，加水适量，蒸熟后，扣在盘中 ，将党参、大枣摆在糯米饭上，药液加白糖，煎成浓汁后浇在枣饭上即成。可作早餐食用。 功效：健脾益气。主治体虚气弱，乏力倦怠，心悸失眠，食欲不振，便溏浮肿等。 5.参芪首乌精 党参250克，黄芪250克，制何首乌200克，白糖500克。将党参、黄芪、制首乌洗净，用冷水浸透，加水适量煮沸，沸后改为文火，每半小时取一次药液，共煎3次；将3次煎液混合，去药渣，再继续用文火煎熬浓缩，到稠如膏时停火待。 6.参杞酒 党参15克，枸杞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。 7.参芪汤 党参250克 黄芪250克 白糖500克。将党参、黄芪洗净，以冷水泡透，加水适量煎煮，每半小时取药液1次，共煎煮3次，然后合并药液。将合并的药液用文火煎熬至稠粘时停火，等浓缩液冷却后，加入白糖，使之吸净药液，混合均匀，再晒干，压碎，装入玻璃瓶。 服法：用沸水冲化后服用，每次10克，每日2次。 功效：补益肺脾之气。适用于气虚型心悸气短、食少便溏、脏器下垂、浮肿、气喘、头晕等症。   “Codonopsis seems to stimulate the central nervous system. It also seems to promote weight gain and increase endurance, as well as increase red and white blood cells counts and promote blood circulation.” (rxlist.com, webMD.com)“Codonopsis is an herb. People use the root to make medicine. Codonopsis is used to treat HIV infection and to protect cancer patients against side effects of radiation treatment.” (webMD.com)From the manufacturer: The taste is sweet and its nature is neutral [neither warming nor cooling] This product is the dried root of Codonopsis pilosa, Codonopsis pilosa (West Codonopsis) or Codonopsis radiata. Indications: Weakness of spleen and stomach, deficiency of both qi and blood, body fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stools, internal heat. It is used to reduce thirst, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, lung deficiency and cough, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, and micro-circulation deficiency. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. Indications: It nourishes the middle [digestive center], nourishes qi, body fluids and nourishes lung. It is used to cure spleen and stomach weakness, qi and blood deficiency, body fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, internal heat. It reduces thirst, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, lung deficiency and cough, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, and micro-qi deficiency.Cautions: Since codonopsis “raises qi” for prolapsed organs, avoid use for people who are dizzy, violent, or have fever. It is not suitable for use with Veratrum (false hellebore.)Diet Therapy 1. Polygonatum odoratum , Codonopsis Porridge Ingredients:Polygonatum odoratum 20g, Codonopsis pilosula 30g, and rice 50g. First, decoct Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon’s Seal) and Codonopsis pilosula to get the juice. After removing the residue, add the rice, and add some water to cook the porridge. Eat it 2 times a day while it is hot. Efficacy: Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Yin. Indications of fatigue, weakness, spontaneous sweating, heart palpitations, poor appetite, dry mouth, hot hands, feet, and night sweats, insomnia and excessive or troubled dreaming. Suspend the use of this recipe during colds, bloating and anorexia. 2. Dang Shen Rice Tea IngredientsCodonopsis 30 grams, 100 grams of rice. Wash the Codonopsis and rice separately, grind the Codonopsis after drying, fry the rice, and put them in a casserole. Add 1000 ml of water, soak for 1 hour, decoct for 20 minutes, stop the fire, pour it into a thermos after precipitation, and drink it instead of tea. Efficacy: nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and nourish yin. Indications: Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and dull pain in the stomach. 3. Guishen Stewed Hen Ingredients:15 grams of Angelica (tang kuei) 15 grams of Codonopsis, 1 hen, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt. After the hen is slaughtered, the hair and internal organs are removed, washed, and the angelica and ginseng are put into the belly of the chicken, and then the chicken is put into the casserole, adding the appropriate amount of green onion, ginger, cooking wine, salt, and water, and then placing the casserole on the fire. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Serve.  When eating, you can eat meat and soup in separate meals. Efficacy: nourishing blood and strengthening body. It is suitable for chronic hepatitis and various anemias of liver and spleen blood deficiency.4. Ginseng date rice Ingredients:10 grams of Codonopsis, 250 grams of glutinous rice, 50 grams of jujube date, and sugar. Cook the codonopsis and jujube for about 30 minutes, and set aside the liquid medicine for later use. Wash the glutinous rice, after steaming, add the Codonopsis and jujube pieces. Add cane sugar to the liquid medicinal solution and pour it on the jujube rice. Serve. Can be eaten for breakfast. Efficacy: invigorating the spleen and qi. Indications for physical weakness, fatigue, fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, loss of appetite, loose stools and edema.   5. Shen Qi Shou Wu Jing Ingredients:250 grams of Codonopsis, 250 grams of Astragalus, 200 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 500 grams of sugar. Wash dangshen, astragalus, and shouwu, soak in cold water, add water to a boil, change to simmer after boiling. Drink the liquid medicine every half an hour, and decoct 3 times; mix the 3 decoctions, remove the medicine residue, and then continue to simmer and condense, and stop cooking when it becomes thick as a cream. [Use this as a tonic extract] 6. Ginseng wine Ingredients:15 grams of Codonopsis, 15 grams of wolfberry (aka goji berry), 500 ml of rice wine. Wash Codonopsis and Chinese wolfberry fruits, dry them and grind them into coarse powder, put them in a narrow-necked bottle, add rice wine, seal the mouth of the bottle, shake once a day, and steep 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: for deficiency of the heart and spleen, palpitations, insomnia, sleepless nights, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. 7. Shenqi Decoction  Ingredients: Codonopsis 250 grams, Astragalus 250 grams, 500 grams of sugar. Wash Codonopsis and Astragalus, soak thoroughly in cold water, add appropriate amount of water to make a decoction. Drink some of the liquid medicine once every half an hour. Make a decoction 3 times in total, and then combine the liquid medicine batches. Simmer the combined liquid medicine until it is thick and then stop cooking. After the concentrated liquid has cooled, add sugar to absorb the liquid medicine, mix it evenly, dry, crush, and put it into a glass bottle. Dosage: Dissolve with boiling water and take it, 10 grams each time, 2 times a day. Efficacy: For replenishing the Qi of the lungs and spleen. It is suitable for symptoms such as qi deficiency, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, poor appetite, loose stools, organ prolapse, edema, wheezing, and dizziness.

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精选 特级 党参（8oz/盒） 性味 甘，平。 功效 本品为桔梗科植物党参、素花党参（西党参）或川党参的干燥根。 主治脾胃虚弱，气血两亏，体倦无力，食少便溏，内热消渴，久泻，脱肛，肺虚喘咳，气短自汗，气微两亏诸证。 经脉 归脾经、肺经。 主治 补中，益气，生津，益肺。治脾胃虚弱，气血两亏，体倦无力，食少便溏，内热消渴，久泻，脱肛，肺虚喘咳，气短自汗，气微两亏诸证。 注意禁忌 有实邪者忌服。不宜与藜芦同用。 【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。 2.参米茶 党参30克，粟米100克。将党参、粟米分别淘洗干净，党参干燥后研碎，粟米炒熟，同置于砂锅内。加入清水1000毫升，浸渍1小时后，煎煮20分钟停火，沉淀后倒入保温瓶内，代茶饮用。 功效：补脾养胃，益气滋阴。主治脾胃虚弱、食欲不振、胃脘隐痛等。 3.归参炖母鸡 当归15克，党参15克，母鸡1只、葱、生姜、料酒、食盐各适量。将母鸡宰杀后，去毛和内脏，洗净，将当归、参放入鸡腹内，再将鸡放进砂锅，加入葱、生姜、料酒、食盐、清水各适量，再将砂锅置武火上烧沸，改用文火煨炖，直至鸡肉粑烂即成。食用时，可分餐吃肉，喝汤。 功效：补血壮体。适用于肝脾血虚之慢性肝炎和各种贫血。 4.参枣米饭 党参１０克，糯米２５０克，白糖５０克。将党参、大枣放在砂锅内，加水泡发后煎煮３０分钟左右，捞出党参、大枣，药液备用。将糯米洗净，放在大瓷碗中，加水适量，蒸熟后，扣在盘中 ，将党参、大枣摆在糯米饭上，药液加白糖，煎成浓汁后浇在枣饭上即成。可作早餐食用。 功效：健脾益气。主治体虚气弱，乏力倦怠，心悸失眠，食欲不振，便溏浮肿等。 5.参芪首乌精 党参250克，黄芪250克，制何首乌200克，白糖500克。将党参、黄芪、制首乌洗净，用冷水浸透，加水适量煮沸，沸后改为文火，每半小时取一次药液，共煎3次；将3次煎液混合，去药渣，再继续用文火煎熬浓缩，到稠如膏时停火待。 6.参杞酒 党参15克，枸杞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。 7.参芪汤 党参250克 黄芪250克 白糖500克。将党参、黄芪洗净，以冷水泡透，加水适量煎煮，每半小时取药液1次，共煎煮3次，然后合并药液。将合并的药液用文火煎熬至稠粘时停火，等浓缩液冷却后，加入白糖，使之吸净药液，混合均匀，再晒干，压碎，装入玻璃瓶。 服法：用沸水冲化后服用，每次10克，每日2次。 功效：补益肺脾之气。适用于气虚型心悸气短、食少便溏、脏器下垂、浮肿、气喘、头晕等症。 Selected High-Quality Codonopsis/Dang Shen (8 oz/Box) “Codonopsis seems to stimulate the central nervous system. It also seems to promote weight gain and increase endurance, as well as increase red and white blood cells counts and promote blood circulation.” (rxlist.com, webMD.com) “Codonopsis is an herb. People use the root to make medicine. Codonopsis is used to treat HIV infection and to protect cancer patients against side effects of radiation treatment.” (webMD.com) From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet and its nature is neutral [neither warming nor cooling] This product is the dried root of Codonopsis pilosa, Codonopsis pilosa (West Codonopsis) or Codonopsis radiata. Indications: Weakness of spleen and stomach, deficiency of both qi and blood, body fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stools, internal heat. It is used to reduce thirst, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, lung deficiency and cough, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, and micro-circulation deficiency.  It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.  Indications: It nourishes the middle [digestive center], nourishes qi, body fluids and nourishes lung. It is used to cure spleen and stomach weakness, qi and blood deficiency, body fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, internal heat. It reduces thirst, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, lung deficiency and cough, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, and micro-qi deficiency. Cautions: Since codonopsis “raises qi” for prolapsed organs, avoid use for people who are dizzy, violent, or have fever. It is not suitable for use with Veratrum (false hellebore.) Diet Therapy   Polygonatum, Codonopsis Porridge   Ingredients: Polygonatum odoratum 20g, Codonopsis pilosula 30g, and rice 50g. First, decoct Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon’s Seal) and Codonopsis pilosula to get the juice. After removing the residue, add the rice, and add some water to cook the porridge. Eat it 2 times a day while it is hot. Efficacy: Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Yin. Indications of fatigue, weakness, spontaneous sweating, heart palpitations, poor appetite, dry mouth, hot hands, feet, and night sweats, insomnia and excessive or troubled dreaming. Suspend the use of this recipe during colds, bloating and anorexia.   Codonopsis /Dang Shen Rice Tea   Ingredients: Codonopsis 30 grams, 100 grams of rice.  Wash the Codonopsis and rice separately, grind the Codonopsis after drying, fry the rice, and put them in a casserole. Add 1000 ml of water, soak for 1 hour, decoct for 20 minutes, stop the fire, pour it into a thermos after precipitation, and drink it instead of tea.  Efficacy: nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and nourish yin. Indications: Weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and dull pain in the stomach.   Angelica & Codonopsis Stewed Hen   Ingredients: 15 grams of Angelica (tang kuei) 15 grams of Codonopsis, 1 hen, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt.  After the hen is slaughtered, the hair and internal organs are removed, washed, and the angelica and ginseng are put into the belly of the chicken, and then the chicken is put into the casserole, adding the appropriate amount of green onion, ginger, cooking wine, salt, and water, and then placing the casserole on the fire. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Serve.  When eating, you can eat meat and soup in separate meals.  Efficacy: nourishing blood and strengthening body. It is suitable for chronic hepatitis and various anemias of liver and spleen blood deficiency. Ginseng date rice Ingredients: 10 grams of Codonopsis, 250 grams of glutinous rice, 50 grams of jujube date, and sugar.  Cook the codonopsis and jujube for about 30 minutes, and set aside the liquid medicine for later use. Wash the glutinous rice, after steaming, add the Codonopsis and jujube pieces. Add cane sugar to the liquid medicinal solution and pour it on the jujube rice. Serve. Can be eaten for breakfast.   Efficacy: invigorating the spleen and qi. Indications for physical weakness, fatigue, fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, loss of appetite, loose stools and edema.   Codonopsis & Polygonum multiflorum Cream    Ingredients: 250 grams of Codonopsis, 250 grams of Astragalus, 200 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 500 grams of sugar.  Wash dangshen, astragalus, and shouwu, soak in cold water, add water to a boil, change to simmer after boiling. Drink the liquid medicine every half an hour, and decoct 3 times; mix the 3 decoctions, remove the medicine residue, and then continue to simmer and condense, and stop cooking when it becomes thick as a cream. [Use this as a tonic extract] Ginseng wine   Ingredients: 15 grams of Codonopsis, 15 grams of wolfberry (aka goji berry), 500 ml of rice wine. Wash Codonopsis and Chinese wolfberry fruits, dry them and grind them into coarse powder, put them in a narrow-necked bottle, add rice wine, seal the mouth of the bottle, shake once a day, and steep 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: for deficiency of the heart and spleen, palpitations, insomnia, sleepless nights, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc.   Codonopsis & Astragalus Decoction   Ingredients:  Codonopsis 250 grams, Astragalus 250 grams, 500 grams of sugar. Wash Codonopsis and Astragalus, soak thoroughly in cold water, add appropriate amount of water to make a decoction. Drink some of the liquid medicine once every half an hour. Make a decoction 3 times in total, and then combine the liquid medicine batches. Simmer the combined liquid medicine until it is thick and then stop cooking.  After the concentrated liquid has cooled, add sugar to absorb the liquid medicine, mix it evenly, dry, crush, and put it into a glass bottle.   Dosage: Dissolve with boiling water and take it, 10 grams each time, 2 times a day.   Efficacy: For replenishing the Qi of the lungs and spleen. It is suitable for symptoms such as qi deficiency, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, poor appetite, loose stools, organ prolapse, edema, wheezing, and dizziness.  

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原色 当归头 L（16 oz/盒） 尺寸 18-20头/磅 性味 味甘；辛；苦；性温 经脉 归肝经；心经；脾经 功效 补血活血，调经止痛，润肠通便。用于血虚萎黄，眩晕心悸，月经不调，经闭痛经，虚寒腹痛，肠燥便秘，风湿痹痛，跌扑损伤，痈疽疮疡。 酒当归活血通经，用于经闭痛经，风湿痹痛，跌扑损伤。当归身功效为补血，用于血虚萎黄，经少，眩晕，经络不利，崩漏。当归尾功效为活血祛瘀，用于瘀血阻滞，经少经闭，经行腹痛，跌扑损伤，瘀滞经络，痈疽疮疡。 用法用量 内服：煎汤，6~12g；或入丸、散；或浸酒；或敷膏。 注意禁忌 湿阻中满及大便溏泄者慎服。 食疗方 1.牛膝当归蜜膏 牛膝50克，肉苁蓉500克，当归50克，蜂蜜适量。牛膝、肉苁蓉、当归加水适量浸泡透发，再加热煎煮，每20分钟取煎液一次，加水再煎，共取3次，合并煎液，再以小火煎熬浓缩成稠膏时，加蜂蜜1倍，至沸停火，待冷装瓶备用。 功效：温阳通便。 2.参归腰子 猪肾１只，人参、当归身各１５克。先将人参、当归洗净，装入纱布袋内，扎紧袋口，放在砂锅内，加入清水适量，浸泡２小时。剖开猪肾，挖去白色筋膜和臊腺，清洗干净，放入砂锅内一并加热清炖。先用武火煮沸，再用文火过煮３０～４０分钟。捞出猪肾，待冷后切成薄片，酌加适量酱油、醋、香油、姜丝、蒜末等调料。吃腰片，喝汤。 功效：补肾益气，养血安神。用治肾气虚弱，气血不足，阳萎，遗精，腰酸膝软，头晕目眩，面色苍白，心悸气短，失眠，自汗、乏力。 3.归身黄花菜猪肉汤 当归身15克，黄花菜根15克，瘦猪肉150克。食盐、菜油、味精各适量。猪肉洗净，切丝；黄花菜根洗净；当归饮片洗净，装入纱布袋内，扎紧袋口。将猪肉、黄花菜根和当归药袋一并放入锅内，加入清水，先用武火煮沸，再用文火炖煮30分钟左右。酌加菜油、食盐等调料。待肉熟烂后停火，捞去药袋，加入味精少许。当点心食用，喝汤，吃肉、菜。 功效：益气补血，和血通脉。主治气血亏虚所致的身体瘦弱、头晕止眩、疲倦乏力、闭经、胎萎不长等。 4.当归山鸡汤 当归15克，山鸡肉250克，熟地(熟地黄)15克，女贞子12克，料酒、精盐、味精、姜片、胡椒粉、鸡清汤各适量。先将山鸡肉洗净，放入沸水中焯一下，捞出洗净血水，斩块。再将当归、熟地、女贞子洗净，装入纱布袋扎口。锅中加入鸡汤，放入山鸡肉、药袋、料酒、精盐、味精、姜片、胡椒粉，武火烧沸，文火炖到肉熟，去药袋、姜片，盛入汤盆中即成。食肉喝汤。 功效：可滋血气，强筋健骨，调经活血。主治妇女肾阴虚引起的崩漏带下之症。对于跌打损伤等外科疾患，食此汤菜有辅助治疗作用。   Chinese Angelica Root /Dang Gui (16 oz) Radix Angelica sinensis (aka Dang gui, tang kuei) is a popular herbal tonic often used in Chinese cooking and medicine to enrich blood, promote blood circulation and modulate the immune system. It is also used to treat chronic constipation of the elderly and debilitated as well as regulate menstrual disorders including, PMS, sparse period, irregularity, pain and menopausal discomforts.  Dried dang gui root and slices can be added to teas and soups for added flavor and rejuvenating benefits.  NOTE: It is estrogenic and should be avoided by women with estrogen-sensitive, active cancers. Also avoid it with fever because it is warming in nature.  “Dong quai polysaccharides demonstrated anti-osteoarthritic activity by stimulating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF1 receptor gene expression, thereby promoting UDP-sugars and glycosaminoglycan synthesis.” (webMD.com) From the manufacturer:  The taste is sweet; pungent and bitter; the herb is warm in nature.  This product is the dried root of Angelica, a plant of the Umbelliferae family. It has been used to cure irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, agglomeration [endometriosis?], uterine bleeding; blood deficiency, headache, dizziness, paralysis; intestinal dryness, difficulty in stool, bloody dysentery, heavy dysentery; carbuncle, sore, falling injury, bruising.  It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians.  Indications: Replenishing blood and promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, moistening the intestines and laxative. It is used for blood deficiency and chlorosis [an iron-deficiency anemia especially of adolescent girls that may impart a greenish tint to the skin,] dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, deficiency and cold abdominal pain, dry intestinal constipation, rheumatic arthralgia, “fall flutter injury” [bruising?], carbuncle sore.   Jiu Danggui Huoxue Tongmeno is used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, rheumatism arthralgia. Angelica sinensis is used for blood stasis block, lack of menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain during menstruation, injury caused by falls, stagnation of meridians, and carbuncle sores.  Dosage:  Oral administration: decoction, 6~12g; or into pills or powder; or soak in wine; or compress ointment.  Cautions: Take it with caution if the dampness [phlegm, bloating, edema] is full or loose stools. Diet Therapy   Achyranthes, Angelica Honey Cream [water extract]  Ingredients: 50 grams of Achyranthes root, 500 grams of cistanche root, 50 grams of Angelica sinensis, appropriate amount of honey.  Add water to soak the achyranthes, cistanche, angelica, and then cook it to make a decoction. Take the decoction once every 20 minutes. Add water and decoct it for a total of 3 times. Combine the decoctions and simmer it until it is reduced to 1/3. Allow it to cool and add the honey and bottle it for later use.   Efficacy: warming and laxative.   Angelica & Pig Kidney soup  Ingredients: 1 pig kidney, 15 grams each of ginseng and angelica.  First wash the ginseng and angelica, put it into a gauze bag, tie the bag tightly, put it in a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, and soak for 2 hours.  Cut the pig kidneys in half, remove the white fascia and clean them. Soak the kidney in salted water for 30 minutes and rinse with cold water to remove the smell. Put them in the casserole with the herbs and heat them with water to stew. Bring the kidney to a boil then simmer for 30-40 minutes. Remove the pig kidneys and cut them into thin slices after cooling.  Add appropriate amount of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, minced garlic and other seasonings. Eat the kidney and drink the soup. Efficacy: Nourishes the kidney and qi, nourishes blood and calms the nerves. It is used to treat weak kidney qi, insufficient qi and blood, impotence, spermatorrhea, sore back and knees, dizziness, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, spontaneous sweating, and fatigue. Angelica & Long Yellow Daylily with Pork Soup   Ingredients:  15 grams of angelica, 15 grams of lily flower, 150 grams of lean pork, salt, vegetable oil, and optional MSG.  Wash the pork and shred it; wash the day lily flower; wash the angelica, put it into a gauze bag, and tie the bag tightly. Put the pork, day lily and angelica medicine bag into the pot together, add water, boil it on high, then simmer for about 30 minutes. After the meat is cooked and tender stop cooking, remove the medicine bag and (optional) add a little MSG. Add vegetable oil, salt and other spices as appropriate. Eat it as a snack, drink the soup, eat the meat with vegetables.   Efficacy: To replenish qi and blood, and blood to pass the pulse. Indications for body weakness, dizziness and relieving vertigo, fatigue, amenorrhea caused by deficiency of qi and blood. Angelica Pheasant soup   Ingredients: 15 grams of angelica, 250 grams of pheasant, 15 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12 grams of Ligustrum lucidum, cooking wine, refined salt, optional MSG, ginger, pepper, and chicken broth.  First wash the pheasant, blanch it in boiling water, remove the blood and chop it into pieces. Then wash the Angelica sinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa and Ligustrum lucidum, put them in a gauze bag and tie them. Add chicken soup to the pot, add pheasant, medicine bag, cooking wine, refined salt, (optional) MSG monosodium glutamate, ginger slices, and pepper. Bring it to a boil, simmer until the meat is cooked, remove the medicine bag and ginger slices, and put it in a soup bowl and serve. Eat the meat and drink the soup.   Efficacy: It nourishes blood, strengthen muscles and bones, regulates menstruation and promotes blood circulation. Indications for uterine bleeding caused by deficiency of kidney yin in women. For surgical diseases such as bruises, eating this soup has an adjuvant therapeutic effect.

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