Wild Buckwheat – Polygonum convolvulus Wild Buckwheat (Polygonum convolvulus) -annual with slender stems trailing on ground or twining about other plants; heart-shaped leaves with basal lobes and a small papery sheath that encircles stem at the leaf base; small green flowers. -produces up to 1,000 seeds per plant -confused with field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) which has creeping roots and trumpet-shaped…
Continue ReadingCommon Andrographis Common Andrographis Herb is the dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculate (Burm. f.) Nees (Fam. Acanthaceae). Action: To remove heat, couteract toxicity, and induce subsidence of swelling. Indications: Influenza with fever, sore throat, ulcers in the mouth or on the tongue; acute or chronic cough; colitis, dysentery; urinary infection with difficult painful urination; carbuncles, sores, venomous snake bite….
Continue ReadingDiscolor Cinquefoil Herb 1, English name: Discolor cinquefoil herb Extract -2, Latin name: Potentilla discolor Bunge -3, Used Part: Dried root or whol -1, English name: Discolor cinquefoil herb Extract -2, Latin name: Potentilla discolor Bunge -3, Used Part: Dried root or whole herb -4, Active Ingredients & Specifications: 5:1, 10:1 Mainly contain tannin and flavonoid, etc. -5, Test…
Continue ReadingWhite Kidney Bean White Kidney Bean is an American natural. Long known to be a highly nutritious source of fiber and minerals, it is now thought to interfere with the absorption of complex carbohydrates (pasta, breads, potatoes, etc.); and as a “starch blocker,” White Kidney Bean is said to be very helpful as a support for weight loss programs. Recent research…
Continue ReadingCommon Selfheal Spike Common Selfheal Fruit-Spike is the dried fruit-spike of Prunella vulgaris L. (Fam. Labiatea). Latin Name: Prunella vulgaris L. Appearance: brown powder Action: To quench fire of the liver and counteract inflammation of the eye, and to reduce nodulation and induce subsidence of swelling. Indications: Inflammation of the eye, eye pain at night, headache and dizziness; scrofula, goitre,…
Continue ReadingCommon Fenugreek Seed Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed, often called methi in Urdu/Hindi/Nepali). The leaves and sprouts are also eaten as vegetables. The plant is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop and is a common ingredient in many curries. Product…
Continue ReadingCnidium Fruit Common Cnidium Fruit P.E. Product Name Common Cnidium Fruit P.E. Active Ingredient Osthole Part used Fruit Appearance brown Fine Powder Analytical Method HPLC Action and Used Cnidium seed has been very commonly used in formulations designed to warm the Kidneys and strengthen Yang energy. It is primarily used for the purpose of overcoming sexual malaise and strengthening sexual…
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