Herbal Spotlight: Cordyceps
Author: Courtney Conner MS, RD, LD Cordyceps, or cordyceps sinensis, is a well-known and valuable herb used for hundreds of…
The Power and Benefits of Tea
Tea has been consumed for hundreds of years in a variety of forms. Ever wondered why this drink has stood…
What Is Astragalus?
Pharmaceutical name: Astragali Radix; English name: astragalus root. Family: Fabaceae. Standard species (classification), Astragalus membranaceus (FISCH) BGE. Var. mongholicus (BGE.) and Hsiao Astragalus membranaceus (FISCH.) BGE. Explanation of name: huán? “yellow” and qí” the…
The Plant Behind “Real” Tea
Known for its immense popularity, Chinese tea has been studied for its role in so many health effects from helping…
Increase Immune Response with Cordyceps
Cordyceps has been used to boost and support energy for centuries. Himalayan Sherpas have used it to sustain energy as…
Uncaria Rhynchophylla
Uncaria rhynchophylla (Latin name: Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis; Chinese name: Gou Teng) is a traditional Chinese herb, the use of which can…
Spatholobus
Overview Spatholobus (Latin name: Spatholobi Caulis; Chinese Name: ???; Ji Xue Teng) is the dried vine (stem) of Spatholobus suberectus Dunn (Leguminosae). The plant grows…
Benefits Of Tea
The legend of tea begins with its discovery in 2737 B.C. when dried leaves landed in a boiling cup of…
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