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Chinese Angelica
(Danggui)
Dang gui is one of many species of the herb angelica and is highly respected in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Known for its various benefits for health, it is recommended to help prevent and treat some forms of cardiovascular disease. Dang gui also helps relax the smooth muscles throughout the body which may improve liver and kidney function too.
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Star Anise
(Bajiao)
Bajiao is the primary source of shikimic acid which is used for preparing drug for curing influenza or the flu virus. The herb is also prescribed as an digestive aid, promoting health of female reproductive organs and for lactating mothers to increase breast-milk secretion.
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Liquorice root
(Gancao)
Gancao has an impressive list of well documented uses and is probably one of the most over-looked of all herbal remedies. Licorice appears to enhance immunity by boosting levels of interferon, a key immune system chemical that fights off attacking viruses. It also contains powerful antioxidants that can perform some of the functions of the body's natural estrogens; very helpful during the menopause and gives the respiratory system a similarly soothing and healing action. |
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Clove Flower Bud
(DingXiang)
Dingxiang are the pink flowering bud of a form evergreen tree (Eugenia aromatica), which are dried until brown and used for medicinal and spicing purposes. It has been used for hundreds of years as a nutritional spice for food and a remedy for a variety of health concerns. Some of the benefits may include nausea, relieve flatulence, and fortify weak digestion.
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Tangerine Peel
(Chenpi)
Chenpi is aromatic, warm and pungent in taste, and warming in action. It is commonly used to treat indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting and other forms of digestive weakness or upset, as well as hiccups and certain types of coughs (specifically wet coughs involving excessive production of phlegm).
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Solomons Seal
(Yuzhu)
Yuzhu nourishes yin, moisten dryness, lung and stomach dry heat with cough, dry throat, thirst, irritability, steaming bone disorder, excess hunger, constipation, clear wind, nourish sinews – moistens sinews, spasms, dizziness.
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