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 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 Botanical name: Chrysanthemum morifolium, AKA 菊花 (júhuā), mums, In Chinese art, four plants stood for the noble ones or the Four Gentlemen, and represents the four seasons. They are chrysanthemum ( autumn), plum blossom (梅花 méihuā , winter), orchid (兰花 lánhuā, spring) and bamboo (竹 Zhú, summer). Chrysanthemum is the official flower of Chicago, Illinois since 1966. CONSTITUENTS Volatile oils(borneol, bornyl acetate,…
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