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ACHYRANTHIS ( Niu Xi) - nniu xi is used to vitalize blood in the lower body. It is therefore used in formulas for leg pain, foot pain and low back pain. Do not use during pregnancy.
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Alphabetical List of Herbs by Botanic Name continued....
Achyranthes bidentata , A. japonica A. longifolia ACHYRANlHIS RADIX Acipenser sinensis ACONITI TUBER Aconitum aizuense A. carmichaelii , A. coreanum , A. japonicum .A. kusnezoffii A. triphyllum A. zucarini ACORI RHIZOMA Acorus asiaticus A. calamus L. A. calamus L. vaT. angustatus B. A. calamus L. vaT. asiaticus C. A. gramineus Acronychia pedunculata ACRONYCHIAE LIGNUM Actinidia arguta A. chinensis A. polygama ACTINIDIAE: CHINENSIS FRUCTUS ACTINIDIAE CHINENSIS RADIX ACTINIDIAE FRUCTI GALLA Actinostemma lobatum ACTINOSTEMMAE FOLIUM ET SEMEN Adenophora remotiflora , A. stricta MIQ. . A. tetraphylla A. trachelioides A. triphylla va. japonica . ADENOPHORAE RADIX ADENOPHORAE TRACHELIDIDIS RADIX Adenostemma lavenia ADENOSTEMMAE HERBA Adina rubella ADINAE HERBA Adleria gallaetinctoriae Aeginetia indica L. AEGINETIAE HERBA AESCULI FRUCTUS Aesculus chinensis. A. hippocastanum A. turbinata BL. A. wilsonii REHD. Agastache rugosa AGATE AGKISTRODON Agkistrodon acutus , A. halys AGKISTRODON JAPONICAE Agrimonia pilosa. , A. pilosa va. japonica B. AGRIMONIAE HERBA C. AILANTHI FRUCTUS D. Ailanthus altissima Akebia quinata , A. trifoliata B. va australis AKEBIAE CAULIS AKEBIAE FRUCTUS
Albizzia julibrissin A. lebbek ALBIZZIAE CORTEX (He Huan Pi)
Nourishes the Heart and Calms the SpiritUsed for constrained emotions, dysphoria, irritability, depression, and constriction in the chest.Also used for pain and swelling from trauma.
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Alphabetical List of Herbs by Botanic Name continued.... Alisma plantago-aquatica L. subsp.orientale ALISMATIS RHIZOMA ALLII BULBUS ALLII CHJNENSIS BULBUS ALLII FISTULOSI BULBUS ALLII FISTULOSI SEMEN ALLII TUBEROSI SEMEN Allium bakeri A. chiminse A. fistulosum , A. macrostemon A. sativum L. A. tuberosum B. Allolobophora calfginosa trapezoides Alocasia adore ALOCASIAE RHIZOMA ALOE. Aloe bainesii A. ferox A. perryi A. v.era L. Alpinia galanga A. japonica A. katsumadai , A. officinarum A. oxyphylla A. speciosa. ALPINIAE GALANGAE FRUCTUS ALPINIAE KA TSUMADAII SEMEN ALPINIAE OFFICINARUM RHIZOMA ALPINIAE OXYPHYLLAE FRUCTUS Alternanthera sessilis Amblytropis multiflore AMETHYSTUM AMOMI ROTUNDI FRUCTUS AMOMI SEMEN . AMOMI TSAO-KO FRUCTUS Amomum cardamomum A. chinense Rosc. A. kravanh B. A. longiligulare. A. tsao-ko B. A. villosum A. xanthioides AMORPHOPHALLI RHIZOMA Amorphophallus konjac . A. rivieri A. sinensis Ampelopsis A. meliaefolia serjanaefolia AMPELOPSIS RADIX Amyda sinensis AMYDAE CARAPAX Anagallis arvensis L. ANAGALLIS HERBA ANDROGRAPHIDIS HERBA Andrographis Anemarrhena asphodeloides ANEMARRHENAE RHIZOMA Anemone altaica A. raddeana ANEMONES RADDEANAE RHIZOMA Angelica acutiloba A. acutiloba var. sugiyamae A. anomala A. dahurica A. dahurica var. pai-chi A. decursiva A. formosana A. gigas A. koreana A. laxiflora A. megaphylla A. pubescens. , A. sinensis A. uchiyamana ANGELICAE DAHURICAE RADIX ANGELICAE RADIX .-ANGELICAE TUHUO RADIX
ANGELICA SINENSIS Radix - Dang Gui (Tang Kwei, Dong Kuei)
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Dang Gui is used as a supplement for menstrual good health. What is not generally known is that this herb is a versatile blood tonic with many other uses. More About Dang GuiANGELICA SINENSIS (Tang Kuei) Powdered Concentrate 100gms - $34.95
ANGELICA SINENSIS (Tang Kuei) - 8 oz.palm-sliced Price: $21.95ARILLUS LONGANAE(Long yan rou, Longan fruit) -
Tasty and tonifying. Tonifies the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit. The Household Materia Medica (c. 1350 AD) says longanae "benefits intelligence and stabilizes the Heart." The sweet fruit is often eaten by itself. May be useful for those with anxiety, insomnia, or when combined with stabilizing herbs, those diagnosed with ADD.
Medicinal grade: 16 oz Price: $43.95Longan Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $49.95
ARTEMISIAE ARGII (Al ye, Mugwort) - Burned topically to warm acupuncture points (moxabustion). It is also used internally for cold abdominal pain, especially that related to menstruation with excessive bleeding.
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ASPARAGI (Tian men dong, tiandong) -Nourishes the Yin and clears heat, moistens the Lungs and nourishes the Kidneys. Some say it helps peace of mind and memory and makes the skin soft and smooth.
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16 oz Price: $39.95MORE INFO. ABOUT ASTRAGALUS
(Milk Vetch root) - Radix Astragali - Huang Qi
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In the Essentials of the Materia Medica (1694 AD), ASTRAGALUS (Huang qi) was called "the senior of all herbs" . It tonifies the Spleen, Stomach, Qi and Blood, and Benefits the Wei Qi (immune system). Research has shown it to lower blood pressure and increase endurance. This herb is recognized for increasing the body's resistance and is now considered one of the world's greatest immune tonics. Use: 9-30 gms.
Superior Grade Astragalus: 16 oz Price: $59.95
4oz- $19.95 Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $49.95ATRACTYLODIS (Bai zhu)
Harmonizes and warms the middle, and benefits the Qi. Research has shown it to increase endurance.
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16 oz Price: $39.95BUPLEURUM (Chai hu)
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Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $34.95 or call toll-free 1-877-922-4372Helps to smooth the flow of the Liver's energy. It clears the Liver, opens congestion, harmonizes, and reduces Heat. It is used whenever the Liver is constrained and has its energy blocked
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Alphabetical List of Herbs by Botanic Name continued....Buthus martensi KARSCH Caesalpinia echinata LAMARCK C. minax HANCE C. sappan L. CALAMIN A CALCULUS MACACAE Callorhinus ursinus L. CALOMELAS Calophyllum inophyllum L. Camellia japonica L. sinensis (.) KTZE CAMELLIAE FLOS CAMELLIAE FOLIUM CAMPHORA Campsis grandiflora () LOISEL CAMPSITIS FLOS Camptotheca acuminata DECNE. CAMPTOTHECAE FRUCTUS ET RADIX CANARII FRUCTUS Canarium album RAEUSCH Canavalia ensiformis (L.) C. gladiata (JACQ.) CANA V ALIAE SEMEN Cannabis sativa L. A. sativa L. var. indica LAMARK CANNABIS SEMEN Capparis decidna C. masaikai LEVL. CAPPARIS SEMEN Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) MEDIC. CAPSELLAE HERBA Carica papaya L. CARPESII FRUCTUS Carpesium abrotanoides L. CARTHAMI FLOS Carthamus tinctorius L.
CARTHAMI (Safflowers, Hong hua) -Moves the Blood and facilitates menstruation, circulates Blood stagnation and alleviates pain. In large doses this herb dispels blood stagnation, while in small amounts it harmonizes the Blood. Do not use during pregnancy. 16 oz Price: $29.95
Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $29.95CARYOPHYLLI (Ding xiang, clove) - Warms the digestive system (Spleen and Stomach). Used for vomiting, hiccough, abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and diarrhea. Also warms the Kidneys and reinforces the yang energy.
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Alphabetical List of Herbs by Botanic Name continued....CARYOPHYLLI FLOS Cassia acutifolia DELILE C. angustifolia V AHL C. obtusifolia L. C. occidentalis L. C. fora L. CASSIAE OCCIDENT ALIS SEMEN CASSIAE TORAE SEMEN Catalpa i A.\jEY. C. Grata G. DON CATALPAE CORTEX . CATALPAE FRUCTUS CA TNTHI HERBA Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DON CATHARSIUS Catharsius molossus L. Cayratia japonica () . CAYRATIAE HERBA Cedrela sinensis A. Juss. CEDRELAE CORTEX Celastrus orbiculatas _ Celosia argentea L. , C. cristata L. , . CELOSIAE CRISTA TAE FLOS CELOSIAE SEMEN Centella asiatica (L.) CENTELLAE HERBA Centipeda minima (L.) A. et . CENTIPEDAE . HERBA Cephalanoplos segetum . CERA CHINENSIS. CERA FLAVA Cerds chinensis CERVI COLLA CORNUS CERVI CORNU CERVI CORNUPARVUM CERVI FRAGMENTA CORNUS CERVI PENIS
CERVI CORNU, DEER ANTLER Lu rong, deer antler)
Reinforces the Kidneys and Qi, nourishes the Blood and vital Essence, strengthens the bones and muscles. It is often found in many formula to enhance sexual energy. Research has shown that it has a general strengthening effect that increases work capacity, improves sleep and decreases the rate of muscle fatigue. Comes in very thin slices. Combines well with Ginseng, Eucommia, Psoralea, Cinnamomi, Cuscutae, Lycii or Angelica sinensis.
1/2 oz Price: $38.90
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Lu Jiao Concentrated gel of Antler Velvet (properties are similar to antler) 1 brick - $19.95
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Cervus elaphus L. , C. nippon . Chaenomeles lagenaria . sinensis . A. CHAENOMELIS FRUCTUS CHALCANTHITUM CHANGII RADIX Changium smyrnioides.. . CHAULMOOGRAE SEMEN CHEBULAE FRUCTUS CHELIDONII HERBA Chelidonium majus var. asiaticum CHEN SHA CHENOPODII HERBA Chenopodium ambrosioides L. C. sco paria L. CHIMONANTHI FLOS Chimonanthus. praecox (L.) . Chinemys (Geoclemys) reevesii CHRYSANTHEMI FLOS CHRYSANTHEMI INDICIFLOS Chrysanthemum'indicum L. var. .procumbens C. morifolium C. sinense
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Ju hua)
Ju hua makes a pleasant tea. Good for the eyes and clears and calms the liver.
CINNAMOMI - (Gui zhi - twigs) - Used to adjust protective qi in cold fomulae where sweating does not bring relief. Also to warm the channels and relieve pain in the upper body, shoulders and joints. Also strengthens the heart.
16 oz Price: $29.95
Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $29.95CINNAMOMI (Rou gui - bark)
Cinnamon bark is one of the chief warming herbs in Chinese medicine. It stimulates the Kidney energy and the Spleen energy as well. It helps warm the reproductive organ, promote menstruation, and alleviate pain.
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16 oz Price: $29.95CITRUS PEEL (chen pi)
Aged citrus peel, usually Mandarin Orange peel is used with tonic herbs to improve their performance and absorbtion and to prevent stagnation. It moves the Qi, and strengthens the Spleen. When added to a boiling decoction, it is added last and allowed to cook only a few minutes. Short boiling prevents loss of the valuable volital oils. Much more about Citrus
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Superior Grade: 8 oz Price: $34.95Alphabetical List of Herbs by Botanic Name continued.... CLEMATIDIS FLORIDAE HERBA CLEMATIDIS RADIX Clematis chinensis OSBECK C. florida C. mandshurica RUPR. Clerodendron paniculatum L. CLERODENDRI RAMULUS. ET . FOLIUM Clerodendron spicatus C. trichotomum CLINOPODII HERBA Clinopodiumconfine (HANCE) O. KTZE. . CNIDII MONNIERI FRUCTUS CNIDII RHIZ'OMA ' Cnidium formosanum Y ABE C. monnieri (L.) Cuss. C. officinale MAKINO Cocculus laurifolius C. trilobus () Codonopsis clematidea CLARKE C. nervosa (CHIFF.) NANNF. C. pilosula (FRANCH.) NANNF. A. tangshen OLlV. CODONOPSITIS RADIX
CODONOPSIS (Dang shen) -Commonly used as a ginseng substitute. It's also known as poor man's ginseng. Research has shown it to inhibiting fatigue. It tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens and benefits Qi, tonifies the Lungs, and strengthens the transforming powers of digestion. Use: 1-3 qian (3-9 gm).
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Superior Grade: 16 oz Price: $44.95CORDYCEPS (Dong chong xia cao)
Restorative and tonifying, it nourishes the Lungs and Lung Yin. Fortifies the Kidneys and builds Qi. Because it tonifies both the Yin and Yang and is a very safe substance, it can be taken over a long period of time. Cordyceps has been used by Chinese atheletes to improve performance.
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CORNUS (CORNI FRUCTUS - Shan zhu yu)
Tonifies and stabilizes the Kidneys and contain vital fluids. Used for the lower back, hearing loss, and urinary or reproductive problems.
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8 oz Price: $34.95CUSCUTAE JAPONICA (Tu si zi)
Benefits the Spleen, Kidneys and the essence. Traditionally used for impotence, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, and for blurred vision due to deficient Liver and Kidney Yin and Yang.
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16 oz Price: $29.95DENDROBIUM NOBILE (Shi hu)
Nourishes Yin, clears heat and generates fluids in the lung and stomach. Taoist herbalists say that a daily tea of this orchid will build superb sexual vigor.
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Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $34.95DIOSCOREAE (Shan Yao, Wild Yam Root) -
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. It benefits both the Yin and Yang of the Lungs and Kidneys. Brightens the intellect, stimulates muscle and tendon flexibility and growth. Very safe, often cooked with food. Use: 3-10 qian (9-30 gm).
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Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $29.95DRACONIS OS (Long gu, Fossil Bone) - Desc: Os DRACONIS is the calcified bones of pre-historic mammals unearthed. This bone is said to impart a strength of clarity and purpose and helps concentration. It is commonly used for restlessness and insomnia and has astringent properties.
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Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $29.95DRACONIS SANGUIS(DRACONIS RESINA, Xue jie, Dragon's blood) - A plant resin that invigorates the Blood and is crucial in most injury formulas. It breaks Congealed Blood and alleviates pain. Combine it with Gummi Olibanum (frankincense) and Myrrha (myrrh) for trauma-induced pain, swelling or hemorrhage. Crush before using For external use only.
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16 oz Price: $49.95EPHEDRA (Ma huang) -
Facilitates the circulation of Lung Qi, promotes urination and reduces edema. Can be used with Ramulus Cinnamomi for treatment of the common cold. This herb has been misused as a stimulant and weight-loss drug. It can cause rapid heartbeat.Use 3-9 gm. Not recommended for pregnancy or for those with high blood pressure. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
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16 oz Price: $59.95 No Shipments Where Ephedra is a Controled SubstancePRACTITIONERS & LEGAL USERS ONLY - fax order with proof of practice to 510-486-1124EPIMEDIUM SAGITTATUM (Yin yang huo, horny goat weed)
Legendary sex tonic. Tonifies the Kidneys, fortifies the Yin and Yang, expels Wind Cold Dampness (good for joint pain). Research has shown that it increases sexual activity, increases sperm production, stimulates the sensory nerves, and increases sexual desire.
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16 oz Price: $39.95EUCOMMIA ULMOIDIS (Du zhong, Temperate Rubber Tree Bark)
Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and aids in the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. It is an important herb to strengthen the Kidney and is commonly used for low sexual energy, weakness, and dizziness. Research has shown that it lowers blood pressure.
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16 oz- $49.95GANODERMA LUCIDA (Ling chih, reishi)
The most famous tonic mushroom of China. Ling-Chih (Lingzhi) means 'spiritual mushroom'. Benefits Heart Qi, tonifies the Middle Burner, and increases insight and intelligence." It is used traditionally as a Qi tonic and sedative and is considered an important immune-enhancing and anti-stress herb. Used in many anti-cancer and radiation relieving formulae.
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8 oz Price: $54.95Know Your Ginseng
Three different herbs are sold as Ginseng:
1) Panax Ginseng Radix - Ginseng - Oriental Ginseng - Ren Shen (Man Root in Chinese)
2) Panacis Quinquifolii Radix - American Ginseng - Xi Yang Shen (Root from Western Seas)
3) Acanthopanax Senticosis or Eleutherococis Senticosis Herba - Siberian Ginseng - Ci Wu JiaMuch More About All Three Ginsengs
Red 4oz- $29.95 Red Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $89.95 Oriental Ginseng, White (unsteamed) - Kirin #1 sliced - 16 oz Price $99.95 White 4oz- $29.95 White Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $89.95 American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen) whole roots- 16 oz Price $109.95 4oz- $34.95 American GinsengPowdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $89.95 Premium Wild Aged Korean (oriental) Ginseng (Whole roots) - 1 oz. $205.00
Oriental Ginseng, Red (Ren Shen) - Red Kirin #1 sliced - 16oz Price: $99.95 ON SALE reg. $109.95
Siberian Ginseng (Ci Wu Jia) (Whole roots)- 16 oz Price: $39.95 4oz-6.95 Siberian Ginseng Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100 gms - $29.95
GLEHNIAE (Sha shen)
Moistens the Lungs and alleviates coughs, nourishes the Stomach, generates fluids, and moistens the exterior. Traditionally used for coughs, dryness of the mouth or throat after fevers and for dry, itchy skin.
Alphabetical List of Chinese Herbs by Botanic Name continued..Call 877-922-4372 for availability.....Glossogyne tenuifolia CASSo GLOSSOGYNES HERBA Glycine max (L.) . ,. GL YCINE SEMEN GERMINA TUM Glycine soja SlEB. et Zucc. GLYCINE SOJAE SEMEN Glycyrrhiza echinata L. G. glabra L. . G. glandulifera W ALDSTEIN et KITAIBEL G. uralensis FISCH. et GL YCYRRHIZAE PUL VIS PRAEP ARA TUS GLYCYRRHIZAE RADIX
GLYCYRRHIZAE (Gan cao)
The most frequently used herb. Chinese licorice, moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs. It tonifies the Spleen and benefits Qi, moistens the Lungs and stops coughing. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. It reduces the toxicity of many substances including nicotine, caffeine and cocaine Use: 1-3 qian (3-9 gm). Superior grade:
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Alphabetical List of Chinese Herbs by Botanic Name continued..Call 877-922-4372 for availability.....GOLD FOIL Gomphrena globosa L. GOMPHRENAE FLOS GOSSAMPINI FLOS Gossampinus malabarica () ILL , GOSSYPII RADIX GOSSYPII SEMEN Gossypium herbaceum L. , GRANAT! PERICARPIUM Grifola umbel/ala (PERS.) PILAT GRYLLODES Gryl/ulus chinensis G. mitratus DE SAUSSURE GUTTI GAMBOGIA Gymnema affine DECAISNE G. alternifolium . G. sylvestr.f (RETZ.) SCHULT. G. sylvestris R. BROWN. \ GYMNEMAE CAULIS ET RADIX GYMNOCLADI FRUCTUS Gymnocladus chinensis BAILL
GYNOSTEMNA (Gymnostemma, Jiao gu lan or jiaogulan) - An anti-aging, longevity tonic herb. It is reinforcing to overall health and has a strong anti-fatigue effect. Strengthens the immune system. Used for a variety of health complaints. contains 82 saponins, some of which are directly related to the ginsenosides found in ginseng root.
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GYMNOCLADI FRUCTUS Gymnocladus chinensis BAILL. GYPSUM FIBROSUM Gyrophora esculenta HHAEMATITUM HALIOTIDIS CONCHA HALIOTIS Haliotis diversicolor REEVE H. gigantea discus REEVE H. gigantea HALITUM Hal/oysitum album HALLOYSITUM RUB RUM Hedera rhombea S. et Z. Hedychium spicatum HAMILTON ex SM. Hedysarum polybotrys . HELEOCHARIS BULBUS Heleocharis plantaginea R. BR. HELIANTHI FLOS Helianthus annuus L. Helicteres angustifolia L. HELICTERIS HERBA HELIOTROPII HERBA. Heliotropium indicum L. Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) HELMINTHOST ACHYTIS RHIZOMA Hemerocallis ergii BAK. Hemichianum dauricus SAUND. Heracleum hemsleyanum MICHX. HIBISCI FLOS IDBISCI MUT ABILIS FOLIUM Hibiscus mutabilis L. H. syriacus L Hierodula patellifera SERVILLE IDPPOCAMPUS Hippocampus histrix KAUP H. kelloggi JORDAN et SNYDER H. kudo BLEEKER. H. trimaculatus LEACH. HIRUDO Hirudo nipponica WHITMAN Holotrichia diomphalia BATES HOLOTRICHIAE VERMICULUS Homalonema sagittaefolia JUNGH. H. tankinensis ER HOMALONEMAE RHIZOMA HOMINIS PLACENTA Homo sapiens L. HORDEI GERMINATUS FRUCTUS Hordeum vulgare L. var. hexastion ASCHRS Houttuynia cordata HOUTTUYNIAE HERBA Hovenia dulcis ERG HOVENIAE SEMEN SED FRUCTUS HUECHYS Huechys philaemata H sanguinea DE GEER HUM{JLI HERBA Humulus scandens . Index HYDERICI HERBA . HYDNOCARPI SEMEN Hydnocarpus anthelmintica PIERRE ex LANESS H. heterophilus KURZ. H. wightiana BL. HYDRAGYRUM CHLORATUM COMPOSITUM Hydrangea chinensis . H. serrato SER. var. amagiana MAE. H. serrato SERINGE vaT. ergii SUGIMOTO HYDRANGEAE DULCIS FOLIUM HYOSCYAMI SEMEN Hyoscyamus niger L. HYPERICI HERBA Hypericum ascyron L. . H. erectum H. japonicum , H. perforatum L. IICHTHYOCOLLA (COLLA PISCIS) Ilex asprella (HOOK. et ARN.) CHAMP. ex . L tornuta . , L latifolia L pubescens HOOK et ARN. IUCIS ASPRELLAE RADIX ILICIS FOLIUM ILICIS LATIFOLIAE FOLIUM IUCIS PUBESCENDIS RADIX Illicium veru?'l HOOK. fil Ilysanthes serrato (ROXB.) URB. Impatiens balsamina L. '; IMP A TIENTIS SEMEN Imperata cylindrica P. BEAUVOIS vat. . major () C. E. HUBBARD IMPERATAE RHIZOMA Index INDIGO PULVERATA LEVIS Indigofera tinctoria L. Indosasa crassiflora MCCLURE Inula britannica L. helenium L. INULAE FLOS INULAE HERBA Ipomoea hederacea . nil ROTH. . purpurea (L.) . IRIDIS SEMEN Iris pallasii FISCHER var. chinensis FISCH. ' . Isatis indigotica FORTUNE , titzctoria L. , ,
ISATIDIS (Isatis, Ban lan gen, banlangen)
The root of this plant is used for treating influenza and other virus infections. The leaf (da qing ye) is also used for indigo dye.
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Isodon japonicus (BURM.) ISODONIS HERBA Ixeris dentata denticulata (HOUTTUYN) STEBBINS laevigata (BL.) ScH.-BIP. var.lanceolala () URA lXERITlS HERBA lxora chinensis . IXORAE RADIX JASMINI FLOS Jasminum sambilc (L.) AlT. Jeffersonia duMa . JUGLANDIS RAMULUS JUGLANDIS SEMEN Juglans mandshurica . J. regia L. , JUNCI CAULIS MEDULLA Juncus decipiens (BUCHEN.) J. effusus L. var. decipiens BUCHEN. Jurinea.souliei . Jussiaea repens L. JUSSIAEAE HERBA Justicia procumbens L. J. procumbens L. vaT. leucantha HONDA Kadsura heteroclita (RoXB.) CRAIB K. japonica DUN. K. longepedunculata FINET et . . K. peltigera ER et WILSON KADSURAE LONGEPEDUNCULA- TAE RADIX KADSURAE RADICIS CORTEX 'Kaempferia galanga L. KAEMPFERIAE RHIZOMA KAKI CALYX KAKI SACCHARUM Kalimeris indica (L.) ScH.-BIP. Kalopanax pictus () K. ricinifolia KAOLl'j'UM Knoxia corymbosa WILLD. KNOXIAE RADIX Kochia scoparia (L.) . KOCHIAE FRUCTUS Kyllinga brevifolia ROTTB. KYLLINGAE HERBA LLAB LAB _EMEN Lablab vulgaris SAVI , LACCA LACCA SINICAEXSICCATA , l-accifer lacca KERR. . Lactuca chinensis L. sativa L. Lagenaria siceraria (MOLINA) STANDL. var. depressa SER. L. siceraria (MOLINA) STANDL. var. gourda SER. LAGENARIAE FRUCTUS LAGENARIAE SICERARIAE FRUCTUS Laminaria japonica ARESCH. INARIAE THALLUS Lamium album L. LAPIS CHLORITI Laserpitium striatum LASHIOSPHAERA Lashiosphaera nipponica (KAWAM.) Y. KOBAYASHI Ledebouriella seseloides (HOFFM.) WOLL. LEDEBOURIELLAE RADIX Lemna minor L. L. polyrrhiza L LEMNAE HERBA Lenonurus heterophyllus SWEET L. sibiricus L. LEONURI FRUCTUS LEONURI HERBA Leonurus heterophyllus SWEET L. sibiricus L. , LEPIDII SEMEN Lepidium apetalum WILLD. L. virginicum L. LEPORUM FACES Lepus aurigineus HOLLISTER L. cuniculus L. mandschuricus RADDE L. oiostolus HODGSON L. sinensis L. folia PALLAS Lespedezacuneata (DUMONT d. COURS.) G. DON , LESPEDEZAE HERBA LEUCADIS HERBA Leucas mollissima var. chinensis . Ligularia fischeri . L. tussilagina LIGUSTICI RHIZOMA LIGUSTICI SINENSIS RHIZOMA ET RADIX Ligusticum chuaxiong . , L. jeholense et KITAGAWA. L. striatum
LIGUSTICI WALLICHII (Chuan xiong) - Increases and improves the circulation of Blood and Qi in the head and upper body. Used for headaches and sinus congestion when combined with other herbs
LIGUSTRI LUCIDI (Nu zhen zi, privit fruit) - Nourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and is traditionally used for premature graying of hair, lower back pain, and spots in front of the eyes. In modern times it's also considered an immune enhancing herb. use 3-15 gms
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LILlI BULBUS Lilium brownii F. E. BROWN vaT. colchesteri WILS. Lilium formosanum L. tenuifolium FISCH. LIMAX Limax agrestis L. Limnophila sessiliflora (BAILL.) . LIMNOPHILAE HERBA LIMONITUM , Limonium sinense (GIRARD) . Lindera strychnlfolia (SrE:B. et Zucc.) F.. VILLARS LINDE RAE RADIX Lindernia anagallis PENNELL L. ciliata (COLSM.) PENNELL LINDERNIAE HERBA Lippia nodiflora (LINN.) RICH. LIPPIAE HERBA Liquidambar formosana , L. orientalis MILLER L. styraciflua L. L. taiwaniana LIQUIDAMBARIS FRUCTUS LIQUIDAMBARIS TAIWANIANAE RESINA Litchi chinensis iSONN. LITCHI SEMEN LITHARGYRUM LITHOSPERMI RADIX Lithospermum erythrorhizon mB. et Zucco Lithospermum euchromum ROYLE Index Litsea tubeba PERS. Livistona chinensis R. BR. LIVISTONAE SEMEN Lobelia chinensis . L. inflata L. L. radicans. LOBELIAE CHINENSIS HERBA . Lonicera confusa (SWEET) L. japonica , LONICERAE CAULIS ET FOLIUM LONICERAE FLOS LONGANAE ARILLUS LOPHATHERI HERBA Lophatherum gracile BRONGN. LORANTHI RAMULUS Loranthus parasitic us (L.) . L. yadoriki . ex . LOTI RHIZOMATIS NODUS Ludwigia peploides (KUNTH.) RAVEN subsp. stipulacea () RAVEN Luffa cylindrica (L.) LUFFAE FASCICULUS V ASCULARIS LUMBRICUS Lutra lutra L. LUTRAE JECUR L YCn FRUCTUS LYClI RADICIS CORTEX Lycium barbarum L. L. chinense MILL. , L. halimifolium MILL. LYCOPI HERBA L YCOPI RHIZOMA LYCOPODII HERBA LYCOPODII SERRATI HERBA Lycopodium cernuum L. L. clavatum L. L. serratum L. serratum var. longipetiolatum SPRING
LYCII (gou qi zi) -Nourishes the Blood and Essence. Lycii is used for weakened sexual energy, backache, fading eyesight, tearing or over-sensitive eyes. This tasty fruit can be eaten by itself or used in food preparation. Combines well with Dioscorea, Chrysanthemum or Ginseng. use 3-15 gms
Alphabetical List of Chinese Herbs by Botanic Name continued..Call 877-922-4372 for availability.....Lycopus lucidus . L YGODII HERBA LYGODII SPORA Lygodium japonicum () Sw. Lyonia ovalifolia () DRUDE L. neziki NAK. et HAR: LYONIAE HERBA Lysimachia christinae , L. congestifolia . L. foenum-graecum L. siko kiana MIQUEL L YSIMACHIAE CHRISTINAE HERBA . L YSIMACHIAE HERBA MMacaca mulatto ZIMMERMANN Macrotomia euchroma (ROYLE) PAULS MACROTOMIAE RADIX Mactra sulcataria DESHA YES MACTRAE CONCHA MADREPORARIAE OS MAGNETITE Magnolia denudata DESR. M. fargesii 'M. kobus . M. liliflora DESR. M. obovata M. officinalis . et WILS. M. salicifolia (.et Zucc.) . MAGNOLIAE CORTEX . MAGNOLIAEFLOS Mahonia bealei (FORT.) CARR. M. fortunei (.) FEDDE M. japonica() MALACHII HERBA MALACHITUM Malachium aquaticum (L.) FRIED. MANITIS SQUAMA Manis pentadactyla L. MANTIDIS OOTHECA Mantis religiosa L. MARGARITA Marsdenia tenacissima (RoXB.) WIGHT et ARN. MARSDENIAE HERBA MASSA INALIS FERMENT AT A MASSA ATA FERMENTATA MASTODI DENTIS FOSSILIA MASTODI OSSIS FOSSILIA MAYDIS SEMEN . MA YDIS STIGMATA MEL Melandryun firmum ROHRB. MELANTERITUM Melastoma candidum D. DON , MELASTOMAE HERBA Melia azedarach L. , M.azadirachta L. var. japonica M. toosendan SlEB. et Zucco , MELIAE CORTEX MELIAE TOOSENDAN FRUCTUS MELO PEDICELUS Melothria heterophylla COGN. . M. indica . M. maderospatana (L.) COGN . MELOTHRIAE MADEROSP AT ANAE RADIX MELOTHRIAE RADIX Mentha arvensis L. var. piperascens MALINV. MENTHAE HERBA
MENTHE (Bo he, Mint) makes a pleasant tea. It is used traditionally for sore throat due to the common cold with Heat signs such as fever, headache, and cough. It is also used with bupleurum to move constrained Liver energy. Steep or boil for less than 5 minutes. use 3-6 gms
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Menyanthes trifoliata Mera_ia praecox (L.) . et WILS. MERETRICIS CONCHA Meretrix meretrix L. Mesona chinensis B.ENTH. Index MESONAE HERBA MET APLEXIS FRUCTUS MET APLEXIS HERBA Metaplexis japonica () , MICROSORII HERBA Microsoriwn dilatatum (BEDDEME ) SLEDGE M. hancockii (BAK.) CHING Miichthys-mi-iuy BASILEWSKY Mlllettia nitida . M. philippinensis LI M. speciosa CHAMP. MILLETTIAE SPECIOSAE RADIX .MINIUM Mogera kobeae THOMAS M. robusta NEHRING M. wogura MOGERA CARBONISA TUS Moghania macrophylla KUNTZ. M. philippinensis (. & ) LI .. MOGHANIAE RADIX Momordica cochinchinensis SPRENG,; M grosvenori MOMORDICAE GROSVENORI FRUCTUS , MOMORDICAE SEMEN
MOMORDICAE Charantia (fu gua guan, Bitter Melon) -Used to treat inflammation, cold sores, hot flashes, delayed menstruation and asthma. "Natural Health" magazine (May/June 1993) reported that bitter melon may help fight AIDS by in creasing CD4 cell count.
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MORINDA (Ba Ji tian)
Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies the yang. The fruit of this plant is known as Noni. Traditionally used for impotence, male or female infertility, premature ejaculation, and strengthening the sinews and bones. Use: 2-5 qian (6-15 gm).
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MOUTAN (Mu dan pi) -
A very versitile herb. Clears heat and cools Blood, it is used in combination with other herbs for irritability and hypertension as well as skin conditions caused by blood heat. It also invigorates Blood making it useful for pain.
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MYRRHA (Myrrh resin Mo yao)For injury: Scatters Blood, reduces swelling, stabilizes pain, and promotes healing. Used for pain due to Qi blockage and trauma. It can also be applied topically as an ointment or powder or take internally. Do not use internally during pregnancy or in cases of excessive uterine bleeding).
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Myristica fragrans HOUTT. MYRISTICAE SEMEN MYRRHA MYTILI Mytilus crassitesta LISCHKE M. smaradinus . N.. Nandina domestica N domestica var. leucocarpa N domestica var. porphyrocarpa NANDINAE FRUCTUS _ NARCISSI BULBUS Narcissus tazetta L. var. chinensis Nardostachyschinensis NARDOSTACHYTIS RHIZOMA NATRIUM SULFURICUM NELUMBINIS EMBRYO NELUMBINIS FLOS NELUMBINIS FOLIUM NELUMBINIS SEMEN NELUMBINIS STAMEN Nelumbo nucifera , , ,,, Nepeta japonica . Nephelium longana CAMB. NITER NOTOPTERYGII RHIZOMA Notopterygium forbesii Borss. N franchetii Borss. N incisium TrNG. Nuphar japonicum N puinilum (TIMM) NUPHARIS RHIZOMA NUX VOMICA - OCIMI FRUCTUS OCIMI HERBA Ocimum basilicum L. ,, Ocimum sanctum L. Oldenlandia diffusa RoxB. OLDENLANDIAE HERBA Olea europaea L. OLIBANUM
OLIBANUM Gummi (Ru xiang, Frankincense) -An ingredient for external injury (Dit Da Jow) remedies. It moves Blood, relaxes cramped, spastic, or rigid muscles, and promotes healing. Zhang Yuan-su in his Pouch of Pearls (1186 AD) say s it "stabilizes pain in all the meridians." It can also be applied topically as an ointment or powder. The dried resin should be crushed into a powder before use for better results. Do not use internally during pregnancy or in cases of excessive uterine bleeding).
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OMPHALIA Omphalia lapidescens SCHROETER Ophiopogon ;aponicus KER -GAWLER O. longifolius O. i OKOYAMA OPHIOPOGONIS TUBER Opuntia dillenii HAW OPUNTIAE RHIZOMA ORIGANI HERBA Origanum vulgare L. , _";) , " -.\ ." "i:_' o. v ' O. P ORC ORC Gras _ O. gl O. ja, O:UI ORO Orox ORP OR'F Orthl O. grl Ory Zl O. sat ORY: ORY: ORY; Oshel OSEE Osmo Ostm O. rivi OSTR Otaria Otoes O:qsp PachYI Paeder to_ PARDI Paeoni, P. facti) P. mo_ P. obo_ J O. vulgare L. var. formosanum Orobanche caerulescens STEPH. O. pycnostachya OROBANCHIS HERBA OROST ACHYDIS HERBA Orostachys fimbriatus , O. gluca BAK O. japonica A. , : umbilicus OROXYLI SEMEN Oroxylum indicum (L.) . ORPIMENTUM ORTHOSIPHI HERBA Orthosiplwn aristatus (BL.) MIQ. O. grandijIorus BOLDINGH Oryza sativa L. ,,, O. sativa L. var. glutinosa MATs ORYZAE FRUCTUS , . ORYZAE RADIX ORYZAE SEMEN , Osbeckia chinensis L. IAE HERBA Osmorhiza aristata et Y ABE Ostrea gigas : rh'lllaris GOULD OSTREAE TESTA Gtaria ursin us aloes ursinus L. O:'(yspora puniculata pPachyma hoelen RUMPH Paederia scandens . vaL tomentosa-(BL.) PAEDERIAE CAULIS Paeonia albijlora
PAEONIAE ALBA RADIX (White Peony Root, Bai shao)- Nourishes and stabilizes the Blood, pacifies the Liver and alleviates pain. Also important for irritability, edginess, and mood swings.
Panax ginseng C. A. ,, . P. japonicus C. A. , P. major (BURKILL ) TING. P. quinquefolium L. Panax pseudoginseng var. notoginseng (BUR KILL) Hoo & - . / Tseng P. repens OWIC.z VaL yunnanensis CHEN Panicum italicum L. Panthera paraius L. P. tigris L. Papaver somniferum L. PAPAVERIS FRUCTUS Paratenodera sinensis DE SAUSSURE Paris formosana P. polyphylla SM. Parmelia reticulata P. saxatilis ACH. P. tinctorum DESPR. P ARMELIAE HERBA Parthenocissus ergii Patrinia scabiosaefolia FISCH. , P. villosa Juss. , - Paulownia tomentosa () STEUD. Perilla frutescens (L.) BRITTON var. . crispo () . , ' PERILLAE FOLIUM PERILLAE RAMULUS PERILLAE SEMEN Periploca sepium PERIPLOCAE RADICIS CORTEX - Index PERSICAE SEMEN PESUDOLARI CORTEX . Petasites japonicus (. et ZUCC.)
PERSICAE (Peach kernal, Tao ren) - Breaks up Blood stagnation. Can be used for menstrual problems and traumatic injury. Moistens the intestines so it can be used for constipation. Use with Flos Carthami for painful menstruation or add Angelica sinensi s for pain due to trauma. Do not use during pregnancy.
Alphabetical List of Chinese Herbs by Botanic Name continued..Call 877-922-4372 for availability.....PEUCEDANI JAPONICI RADIX PEUCEDANI RADIX Peucedanum decursivum . P. formosanum P. japonicum . R praeruptorum RHIZOMA PHARBITIDIS SEMEN Pharbitis nil PHASEOLI MUNGINIS SEMEN PHASEOLI SEMEN Phaseolus angularis P. calcaratus P. mungo L. , PHELLODENDRI CORTEX Phellodendron amurense P. amurense var. sachalinense F,R.. P. chinense . P. wilsonii et Pheretima asiatica N Phlomis owiczii L. Phoca vitulina L. PHOCAE TESTIS ET PENIS . Photinia hancei . P. serrulata . Phragmites communis (L.) PHRAGMITIS RHIZOMA Z Phryma leptostachya L. subsp. asiatica Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis P. reticulata K. Phymatopsis hastata P formosanum Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii . PHYSALITIS RHIZOMA ET RADIX . Phytolacca americana L. P. esculenta PHYTOLACCAE RADIX Picra_ma quassioides. PICRASMAE QUASSIOIDIS CORTEX Picrorrhiza kurrooa ex . PICRORRHIZAE RHIZOMA Pinctada margaritifera L. P. martensiiPinellia ternata PINELLIAE TUBER . PINI NODI LIGNUM PINJ POLLEN PINI RESINA . PINI-TABULAEFORMIS FRUCTUS Pinus massoniana P. palustria P. tabulaeformis Piper cubeba L. P. hancei P. kadsure P. longum L. P. nigrum L. P. wallichii var. hupehense (C. ) PIPERIS I RHIZOMA PIPERISLONGI FRUCTUS PIPERIS NIGRI FRUCTUS PIPERIS WALLICHII CAULIS ET FOLIUM . Pistaciachinensis PISTACIAE FOLIUM Pittosporum pentandrum PLANTAGINIS HERBA PLANTAGINIS SEMEN Plantago asiatica L. P. depressa P. major L. var. asiatica . PLATYCODI RADIX ' Platycodon grandiflorum A. Plectranthus japonicu_ PLEIOBLASTI FOLIUM Pleioblastus amarus f. Pleione bulbocodioides IS HERBA . Plumbago zeylanicum L. PODOPHYLLI RHIZOMA Podophyllum pleianthum POGONATHERI HERBA Pogonatherum crinitum POGOSTEMI HERBA Pogostemon cablin Polistes mandarin Polycarpaea corymbosa . Polygala japonicaP. japonica P. sibirica L. , P. telephioides P. tenuifolia POLYGALAE RADIX . POL YGONA TI OFFICINALIS RHIZOMA POLYGONATI RHIZOMA Polygonatum falcatum A. P. inflatum P. japonicum P. multiflorum L. P. odoratum var. plur_florum Index P. officinaleP. sibiricum
POLYGONATI (Solomon's Seal, Huang jing) - Tonifies the Spleen and moistens the Lungs. Known as a food of the immortals, used to build bones and sinews and retard aging. Can be used with Ginseng, Lycii, Angelicae Sinensis, Dioscoreae, Glehniae. Use 6-18 grams.
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