Chinese

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...

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...

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...

 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...

> Huang Qi (Yellow leader.) This plant is considered one of the foundation Chinese medicinal herbs. A blood building, adaptogenic herb which builds deep...

Atractylodes macrocephala The rhizomeof this lovely plant is used in Chinese medicine as an aromatic tonic in treatment of chronic gastroeneritis, as a Qi...

Root is used in Chinese medicine to treat toothache, headache and infected wounds because it has antiseptic, analgesic, and antibacterial action.Beautiful...

The tubers of this plant have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to fight conditions characterized by dampness and phlegm. Historically used to...

All parts of this plant are potentially toxic. The dry leaf contains atropine and scopolamine, which are narcotic and antispasmodic. A preparation of the...

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...

Mexican Milkweed, Bloodflower, Chinese Milkweed, Ma Li Jin. Originating from the Carribean and South America and used in Native American and Chinese herbal...

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...

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...

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...

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....