Category Archives: Interesting Herbs
He Shou Wu – The Longevity Tonic of Chinese Medicine
In the world of Chinese herbal medicine, some herbs carry almost mystical reputations - and [...]
Hawthorn (Shan Zha)
Hawthorn berry, or Shan Zha, has long been considered one of the best Chinese herbs [...]
Reishi Mushroom (Ling Zhi)
Ling Zhi, also known as Reishi mushroom, is the symbol of immortality in China and [...]
Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying)
Dandelion is an adaptogenic, edible herb high in vitamin A, with smaller amounts of vitamins [...]
Burdock (Niu Bang Zi)
Burdock has been known to many cultures for thousands of years for its ability to [...]
Peppermint (Bo He)
Peppermint, or Bo He, is an aromatic, easily grown herb with wonderful culinary properties, and [...]
Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
Licorice root contains many anti-depressant compounds and is a fantastic alternative to St. John’s Wort, [...]
Ginger – Sheng Jiang
Healers around the world have praised ginger as food and medicine for thousands of years. [...]