a tonic for women. Traditional herbalists have long used a tea made from Dong Quai to treat menstrual disorders, cramps and other gynecological conditions. Dong Quai has a history of use in China as a heart, spleen, liver, kidney and general blood tonic. In more recent times, interest in herbal and alternative medicine has made Dong Quai a popular alternative to pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapy that is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and other indications, premenstrual syndrome, and vaginal dryness.  (less)

In traditional Chinese medicine, the root supports breathing and pulmonary health. It's been a longtime favorite of herbalists as a wellness companion in the winter due to the plant's naturally occurring vitamin C. Black radish is a cruciferous vegetable with powerful antioxidant phytochemicals, all of which you'll get in our full-spectrum root.  (less)

herbs and herb combinations. Readers will learn how to treat common aliments with Chinese herbs and how to use herbs to achieve an overall balanced state of health and well-being. Included are: • the basic theories and ideas behind Chinese herbal medicine • Chinese herbal formulas for general disorders and chronic conditions • an alphabetized list of illnesses that can be treated with Chinese herbs • a glossary of common terms • and a list of reputable herb suppliers.  (less)

demulcents, which soothe and relieve the lining of the mouth and throat. Echinacea root is also used to soothe the throat and it provides immune system support.* Its sweet, lemony and soothing taste comes from Lemon Myrtle leaf, which complements the true taste of this medicinal tea without the addition of ""natural"" flavors. Drink as often as needed throughout the day.Recommendation: Pour 8 oz. of boiling water over one tea bag and steep, covered, for 3-5 minutes. Squeeze tea bag over cup to yield remaining extractive. Water temperature and the length of steeping time greatly influence the yield of beneficial components extracted from the herbs. Drink 3 or more cups daily. Add a slice of lemon or orange if desired.Ingredients: Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat Proprietary Blend: Organic Echinacea purpurea root**, licorice root, marshmallow leaf, organic marshmallow root**, organic bitter fennel seed**, organic sweet orange peel**, organic Chinese cinnamon bark**, lemon myrtle leaf (Backhousia citriodora), licorice root dry aqueous"  (less)

you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Rehmannia Root - Botanical Extract 5:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Chinese Foxglove, Shen di huang, Yellow Earth, Ti Huang Chiu Long used in China to heal many ailments and even as a tonic to prolong life, Rehmannia Root is becoming popular in the West as a blood refresher. It is often recommended to regulate deficient blood patterns, such as anemia, irregular menses, uterine and postpartum bleeding, pallor and light-headedness. Healthy blood is a good start for a better body. History: Rehmannia Root is a native of China and is one of the first species of the genus to be introduced and cultivated in the West. It thrives in light, moist, well-drained, neutral-to-acid, sandy soil in full sun, and when cultivated, the thick, reddish-yellow roots are lifted in autumn or early winter for use in herbal medicine. Rehmannia Root is one of the most popular tonic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it has been used for thousands of years. Listed as one of the fifty most important Chinese herbs, it was first mentioned in Chinese medical literature during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- A.D.23). The fresh or dried roots have been used in China for centuries to treat a long list of ailments and was even used as a tonic to counter the effects of ageing! Some of the constituents included in Rehmannia Root are beta-sitosterol, calcium, copper, glucose, glucosamine, histidine, mannitol, zinc, amino acids and vitamins A, B, C and D. Beneficial Uses: Rehmannia Root is considered a tonic for the blood and enhances circulation throughout the body, especially to the brain. As a blood energizer, the herb has been used to treat blood-related deficiencies, including anemia, dizziness, pallid face and light-headedness. It is also said to control hemorrhage of all kinds, including excessive menstruation, and women find the herb helpful when used to regulate flow and strengthen the body after the weakening effects of childbirth. The glycoside content in Rehmannia Root helps to manufacture certain hormones that are believed to ease many unpleasant symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, restlessness, insomnia and loss of bone strength. Rehmannia Root has also been regarded as an effective fertility enhancer. Rehmannia Root is thought to protect the liver and shows promise in relieving hepatitis (when used by herbalists in combi  (less)

per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and moreSpectacular new photographs fill this new edition of China the culture. Children will love learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization.Other topics include: -- Chinese inventions-- performing arts-- the various styles of Chinese cooking-- the Chinese horoscope-- traditional and modern medicine-- festivals, games, and activities  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Milk Thistle - Botanical Extract -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Mary Thistle, Wild Artichoke, Silybum, Marian Thistle, St. Mary's Thistle, Lady Thistle, Holy Thistle Did you know that your liver is the toxic waste disposal plant of your body? Keep it healthy and nourished with Milk Thistle. This remarkable herb is said to have no pharmaceutical equivalent for its beneficial effects on the liver, spleen and gallbladder. Rid yourself of toxins and temporary depression, and boost your immunity with Milk Thistle. In the meantime, you'll also gain valuable antioxidant protection. History: Milk Thistle is a stout, spiny annual or perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region and has been naturalized throughout Europe and parts of North America and Australia. This common weed grows to about six feet in height in the dry, rocky soils of fields and waste places. The plant produces a purple flower, and there are distinctive white markings on its leaves, which legend has described as the splashes of the Virgin Mary's milk. Historically, it has been a very popular plant in Europe for its medicinal and dietary qualities and is still a favorite in France as a wholesome, delicious vegetable and as an ingredient in salads. The seeds and leaves are used in herbal medicine, and their use goes back two thousand years. The Greek, Dioscorides, prescribed Milk Thistle to remedy the poison of snakebite, and in the first-century, the Roman, Pliny, wrote that it was excellent for ''carrying off bile,'' meaning that it restored impaired liver function, a claim that has been justified by many modern researchers. In the Middle Ages, the liver was regarded as the seat of emotions (both in Europe and in traditional Chinese medicine), and depression and emotional distress were ultimately thought to be caused by a malfunction of the liver. Consequently, Milk Thistle was commonly prescribed to remedy such ailments, and the herb was widely used as a spring tonic to provide relief from the pent-up emotions and depression housed in the liver. It was an early remedy for the winter's doldrums and ''blues.'' According to the noted herbalist, Gerard, in his 1597 ''Herball,'' Milk Thistle was considered the ''best remedy that grows against all melancholy diseases.'' As a matter of fact, the word ''melancholy'' is derived from the Greek trans  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Safflower - Botanical Extract 5:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: False Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, Parrot Plant, American Saffron, Azafran, Bastard Saffron Safflower oil, rich in polyunsaturates, has become synonymous with maintaining good heart health by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Now Safflower is available as a dietary supplement that is also used to cleanse the blood and improve its circulation, and also alleviate the painful, stiff joints of arthritis and gout. History: Safflower is a spiny-leaved annual with prickly oval leaves and a red/orange/yellow flower that grows to a height of three feet and thrives in light, dry soil in sunny places. This bitter, aromatic herb is native to the Mediterranean area and Middle East, but the exact country of origin is undetermined. It is now widely cultivated in Europe and North America and is enormously commercially valuable for its oil. Safflower is being produced commercially in more than sixty countries worldwide, with India, the United States and Mexico as the leading suppliers, and Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, China, Argentina and Australia bringing accounting for the rest. Safflower is not related to saffron, although the flowers are used similarly, and were both used as a brilliant dye for silks. In addition, the Portuguese, in the 1700s, added Safflower to foods as a saffron substitute, and the flowers are occasionally used in cooking as a cheaper substitute for Saffron; consequently, Safflower is sometimes commonly called False Saffron and Bastard Saffron. Safflower is one of humanity's oldest crops, and its use dates back to the ancients. Its utilization in textile dyeing was evident in mummy wrappings of 3500 B.C. Chemical analysis of ancient Egyptian textiles that dated to the twelfth dynasty identified dyes made from Safflower, and garlands made from Safflowers were found in the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankamun. The herb was described in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1061 A.D., and in medieval records of medicinal use, Safflower was prescribed by physicians as a highly stimulant antispasmodic and to relieve menstrual cramping and pain in women. A tonic was made in the Middle Ages to relieve constipation and respiratory problems, and a tea was prescribed for colds, flu and fevers. Originally grown for its rich dye, Safflower is still used for the  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Pomegranate - Botanical Powder -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Granada, Melogranato, Grenadier, Granatum, Chinese Apple Pomegranate has been used since time immemorial for ridding the intestines of tapeworm infestation and other intestinal parasites. It is also an astringent that has been used to ease chronic diarrhea and dysentery, and recent studies show excellent promise in the area of antioxidant protection for a healthy heart and malignant prostate disease. History: The Pomegranate is one of a species of fruit-bearing, deciduous shrubs or trees, and it is believed to have originated in the area from eastern Iran to India; however, its true native range has not accurately been determined because of its extensive cultivation throughout the warm areas of the world. The tree bears slender, oblong, glossy leaves with bright red flowers and fruits (containing edible pulp and seed grains) that range in size from an orange to a grapefruit, and it grows as an ornamental, thriving in well-drained soil in full sun, reaching a possible height of thirty feet. Pomegranates may grow wild and are drought tolerant, but they fruit most successfully when cultivated in long, hot, summer climates; in wet areas, they are prone to root decay from fungal diseases. It is said that the Iranian cities of Kashan, Saveh and Yazd cultivate and produce the finest Pomegrantes in the world. Pomegranate's medicinal history may be traced back to antiquity. In the Old Testament, it is noted that Pomegranate figures were woven onto the borders of Hebrew priestly robes, and Kings chapter 7:13-22 describes Pomegrantes depicted in King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. Jewish tradition teaches that the Pomegranate is a symbol for righteousness, and many Jews eat Pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. Pomegranate was mentioned as a cure for tapeworms in the famed Ebers Papyri (circa 1500 B.C.) that was found in Egypt, and was also used for that purpose in ancient Greece (the same use echoed in today's herbal medicine). Pomegranate was regarded as a medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine around 470 A.D., and was considered a symbol of fertility in times past and was eaten by childless women. It is said that Europeans largely overlooked the medicinal applications of Pomegranate until 1804, when a practitioner in India cured an Englishman of tapew  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Dandelion Leaf - Botanical Powder -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Bitterwort, Pissabed, Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Telltime, Puffball, Cankerwort, Blow Ball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive, Irish Daisy, Doonheadclock, Yellow Gowan, Clock Flower, Fortuneteller Potassium-rich Dandelion has been called the ''free health food pharmacy'' that grows everywhere! Both leaves and roots are considered to be a superior natural diuretic, fine blood cleanser and excellent tonic that can help detoxify the system, especially the liver and gallbladder. For an overall feeling of good health and improved mobility, you'll want to add this ''wondrous weed'' to your herbal regimen. History: Dandelion wins the prize as the world’s most famous weed pest when it grows in manicured lawns and gardens, but the botanical name (Taraxacum officinale) of this wonderful wildflower means ''the official remedy for disorders,'' and thought to be derived from the Greek words taraxos, meaning ''disorder'' and akos, meaning ''remedy.'' Since ancient times the entire plant (stems, flower, leaves and root) has lived up to its name and has been used for healing and dietary purposes. The English name, Dandelion, is apparently derived from the French, dent de leon, meaning ''lion’s tooth,'' because the shape of the leaves resemble the shape of a lion’s tooth. Dandelion may be distinguished from other similar-looking herbs because of its hollow, leafless stems that contain a bitter milky-white liquid, which is also found in the root (most potent) and leaves. The dark green Dandelion leaves are irregularly shaped with jagged margins and hairless mid-rib. The magenta-tinged leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern and may grow to a foot and a half in length. The compact, golden-yellow Dandelion blossoms are singular and round, blooming from early spring until well into autumn and reaching up to eight inches in height. Dandelion is a perennial that is believed to be a native of Greece, but grows spontaneously in most parts of the globe, thriving (with its deep, tenacious roots) under almost any conditions. Earliest mention of Dandelion is obscure, although many say Pliny (A.D. 23-79) wrote about it. The Chinese recorded its use in herbal medicine in A.D. 659 and have been using it in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat breast cancer for at least on  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Dandelion Root - Standardized Extract -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Bitterwort, Pissabed, Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Telltime, Puffball, Cankerwort, Blow Ball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive, Irish Daisy, Doonheadclock, Yellow Gowan, Clock Flower, Fortuneteller Potassium-rich Dandelion has been called the ''free health food pharmacy'' that grows everywhere! Both leaves and roots are considered to be a superior natural diuretic, fine blood cleanser and excellent tonic that can help detoxify the system, especially the liver and gallbladder. For an overall feeling of good health and improved mobility, you'll want to add this ''wondrous weed'' to your herbal regimen. History: Dandelion wins the prize as the world’s most famous weed pest when it grows in manicured lawns and gardens, but the botanical name (Taraxacum officinale) of this wonderful wildflower means ''the official remedy for disorders,'' and thought to be derived from the Greek words taraxos, meaning ''disorder'' and akos, meaning ''remedy.'' Since ancient times the entire plant (stems, flower, leaves and root) has lived up to its name and has been used for healing and dietary purposes. The English name, Dandelion, is apparently derived from the French, dent de leon, meaning ''lion’s tooth,'' because the shape of the leaves resemble the shape of a lion’s tooth. Dandelion may be distinguished from other similar-looking herbs because of its hollow, leafless stems that contain a bitter milky-white liquid, which is also found in the root (most potent) and leaves. The dark green Dandelion leaves are irregularly shaped with jagged margins and hairless mid-rib. The magenta-tinged leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern and may grow to a foot and a half in length. The compact, golden-yellow Dandelion blossoms are singular and round, blooming from early spring until well into autumn and reaching up to eight inches in height. Dandelion is a perennial that is believed to be a native of Greece, but grows spontaneously in most parts of the globe, thriving (with its deep, tenacious roots) under almost any conditions. Earliest mention of Dandelion is obscure, although many say Pliny (A.D. 23-79) wrote about it. The Chinese recorded its use in herbal medicine in A.D. 659 and have been using it in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat breast cancer for at leas  (less)

a way of judging the recommended dosage. Corydalis - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Corydalis Rhizome, Yan Hu So, Fumitory Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a blood mover, sedative and painkiller since the eighth century A.D. in China. Today, it is still used to relieve insomnia and abdominal and menstrual cramping. Moreover, it is thought to protect against heart attacks and stroke, and is said to be a superior herb for increasing blood circulation, moving stagnant blood and improving heart arrhythmia. Note: The Chinese species of Corydalis, Corydalis ambigua and Corydalis yanhusuo, should not be confused with the North American species of Corydalis, Dicentra canadensis, which is often called Turkey Corn or Squirrel Corn. Though very similar in action, they are different and act somewhat differently. History: Corydalis is a low-growing perennial or winter annual that is native to the Zhejiang province of northern China, as well as Japan and Siberia and may also found in the deciduous forests, thickets and hedges of Europe. The semi-succulent plant is related to the opium-poppy and survives in harsh conditions of northeast Asia by storing most of its energy in its hard, bright-yellow tuber, and it bears a thin, erect green stem with green leaves and yellow flowers. The Corydalis genus consists of ten species in the United States and four hundred species worldwide. The North American plant produces purplish-tinged flowers and thrives in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade, mostly in flood plains and swampy ground (Voss, 1985). Included among the North American species of Corydalis are Dicentra canadensis, called Turkey Corn and Squirrel Corn, and Dicentra cucillaria, called Dutchman's Breeches, and they are sometimes used in a similar manner as the Asian species but do have somewhat different applications. The roots of all species are unearthed in autumn, when the plant is dormant, then dried and used in herbal medicine. Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since at least the eighth century A.D., when it was noted in Ch'en Can-Zi's Materia Medica and recommended for invigorating the blood and alleviating menstrual and abdominal cramps, as well as the pain of hernias. Many years ago, Corydalis was also used to expel worms. Scientists have isolated twenty alkaloids, incorporating  (less)