FUN FACTS BN: Dimocarpus longan AKA 龙眼 (lóng yǎn). Longans are the second most imported fruit by China, but the biggest importer is Thailand. CONSTITUENTS Phenolic acids, flavonoids, polysaccharides. USES/BENEFITS (Disclaimer) One can find many scientific studies documenting the benefits of longans by searching for “Dimocarpus longan phytochemicals”. Study has shown longan extracts have drug ability as anti- HIV-1…
Continue ReadingFUN FACTS BN: Lycium barbarum L. AKA: Wolf Berry, Lycium Fruit, 枸杞子 (Gou Qi Zi), Matrimony Vine Fruit, Fructus Lycii, CONSTITUENTS USES/BENEFITS TYPES GROWING PRODUCTS EDITOR EXPERIENCE REFERENCES This information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor’s personal experience. Always consult a doctor prior…
Continue ReadingFUN FACTS BN: Syzygium aromaticum AKA: Cloves, 丁香 (Dīng Xiāng). CONSTITUENTS USES/BENEFITS TYPES GROWING PRODUCTS EDITOR NOTES TCM NOTES This information is for education purposes only. Seek the advice of your physician before taking any home remedies, herbs, or supplements. PropertiesTreatmentsUsageCautionsFormulas Temp Taste Ent. Meridians Photo Warm Name 丁香 dīng…
Continue ReadingFUN FACTS BN: Lycium barbarum L. AKA: Wolf Berry, Lycium Fruit, 枸杞子 (Gou Qi Zi), Matrimony Vine Fruit, Fructus Lycii, CONSTITUENTS/ NUTRITION USES/BENEFITS TYPES GROWING PRODUCTS EDITOR EXPERIENCE References
Continue ReadingFUN FACTS Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea AKA: 紫锥菊 (zǐ zhuī jú), 松果菊, 紫锥花, Cornflower, Kansas Snakeroot, Purple Cornflower. CONSTITUENTS USES/BENEFITS Boost immune function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. ¹ Treat urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, ear infections, athlete’s foot, sinusitis, and hay fever¹ Many people thinks that echinacea helps with the common cold,…
Continue ReadingFUN FACTS BN: Matricaria chamomilla. AKA Baboonig, Babuna, Babuna camornile, Babunj, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, Roman chamomile, English chamomile, Camomilla, Flos chamomile, Single chamomile, sweet false chamomile, pinheads, and scented mayweed¹, 洋甘菊, 黄春菊(Huáng chūnjú). Chamomile tea can lighten hair. It is the national flower of Russia. There’s a chamomile lawn at Buckingham Palace. It’s a mild tranquilizer. CONSTITUENTS flavonoids, mucilage,…
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Continue ReadingFUN FACTS BN : Asparagus officinalis AKA 芦笋 (Lúsǔn), Sparrow grass. It takes three years from seed to harvest. Everyone makes “asparagus pee,” but whether one can smell depends on one’s genes. China is the world’s largest asparagus producer. Oceana County, Michigan is the self-proclaimed asparagus capital of the world. White asparagus is regular asparagus grown without sunlight. Purple…
Continue ReadingFun Facts Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris. AKA 百里香 (bǎilǐxiāng), tomillo, Constituents/ Nutrition Uses/ Benefits Types Growing Products Personal Experience References whfoods.com retrieved 1/5/18
Continue ReadingFun Facts Botanical name: Star Anise, chakra phool, Constituents/ Nutrition volatile oil components—including myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. The second type is flavonoids—including apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol, and luteolin. ¹ Contains folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A, Beta-carotene Uses/ Benefits Types Growing Products Personal Experience References whfoods.com retrieved 1/5/18
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