Dioscorea batatas
Another variety of wild yam originating in Asia. The leaves on this plant have a spicy fragrance. Medicinally used to treat nerve pain, IBS, diarrhea and...
Medicago sativa
This lush green legume can reach 3 feet in height with pretty lavender/blue flowers.Often grown as a cover crop and a hay crop for livestock Alfalfa has...
Angelica gigas
A beautiful ornamental angelica with striking purple flower stems and dark burgundy umbels. Used in summer as an excellent focal plant. It flowers in the...
Angelica keiskei koidzumi
This rare and unique edible Angelica originates from the Island of Hachijo in Japan, an island known for the long life spans of itÕs residents. Unlike...
Astragalus membranaceus
> Huang Qi (Yellow leader.) This plant is considered one of the foundation Chinese medicinal herbs. A blood building, adaptogenic herb which builds deep...
Atractylodes
Atractylodes macrocephala The rhizomeof this lovely plant is used in Chinese medicine as an aromatic tonic in treatment of chronic gastroeneritis, as a Qi...
Angelica dahurica
Root is used in Chinese medicine to treat toothache, headache and infected wounds because it has antiseptic, analgesic, and antibacterial action.Beautiful...
Pinellia ternata
The tubers of this plant have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to fight conditions characterized by dampness and phlegm. Historically used to...
Atropa belladonna
All parts of this plant are potentially toxic. The dry leaf contains atropine and scopolamine, which are narcotic and antispasmodic. A preparation of the...
Momordica charantia
Bitter melon is gaining a reputation in the West for its ability to control both diabetes and Aids. In clinical trials, bitter melon fights viruses, lowers...
Asclepias curassivica
Mexican Milkweed, Bloodflower, Chinese Milkweed, Ma Li Jin. Originating from the Carribean and South America and used in Native American and Chinese herbal...
Bupleurum falcatum
Chai Hu.Another Foundation Herb in Traditional Chinese formulas for the health of the liver and circulatory systems. Bitter roots of the plant help moderate...
Schizonepeta tenuifolia
Jing Jie. This annual aromatic herb, native to China and Japan reaches about 2 feet in height with long spikes of delicate, lavender colored blooms. The...
Capsicum frutescens
This type of pepper produces very long, thin, dark red fruit. These are ground to powder and used medicinally. Cayenne is used as an analgesic for sore and...
Melia Azedarach
Native to China and India the bark of this lovely tree has been used as an emetic and to expel worms. The very hard nuts are used for making rosaries....
Coptis chinensis
Huang-lian, Chinese Gold-thread. This rare herb native to the cooler areas of China can be found as a groundcover along streams and in moist woodlands....
Forsythia suspensa
A medicinal species of this lovely spring bloomer from China. The dried capsules are used to treat fevers, ringworm, scabies, ulcers, abscesses, tumors and...
Dianthus superbus
Qu Mai. Beautiful cottage garden flower with highly fragrant, rosy/purplish fringed petals .The plants form a thick mat of narrow blue green leaves and send...
Jue Ming zi Cassia tora
Safe and effective laxative. Also helps alleviate symptoms of liver inflammation, high blood pressure, headaches, and dizziness. Unusual foliage make it an...