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Dandelion with a pollinator friend
Chinese
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
The rhizome of this tropical plant with its exotic sword shaped leaves is one of the oldest known and most widely consumed spices in the east. The Chinese...
Vitex Negundo (Cannabifolia)
Vitex Negundo (Cannabifolia)
Asian Chasteberry. Originally found growing in the foothills of western China and East Asia, as high as 4000 feet. This unusual cultivar has attractive...
Laserwort
Saposhnikoba divaricata
Fang feng. An important Chinese remedy for colds, fevers and sinus problems (especially those of a persistent wind, moist nature). The roots are analgesic,...
Wolfberry
Lycium chinense
Gou Gi Zi. Matrimony Vine. A medicinal food in China where the young leaves and shoots are cooked. The sweet berries are snacked on fresh or added to soups...
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
Huang Qi (Yellow leader). This plant is considered one of the foundational Chinese medicinal herbs. A blood building, adaptogenic herb which builds deep...
Motherwort, Chinese
Leonurus cardiaca
Syn Leonurus heterophyllus,Yi Mu Cao. This is the motherwort commonly used in Chinese medicine. It is among the 50 fundamental herbs of TCM and is found...
Bitter Melon
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...
Plantain Chinese
Plantago asiatica
Che qian.This plant has the same broad leaves as greater plantain. Seeds promote urination and clear heat. Specially noted for correcting eye problems...
Chinaberry Tree
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....
Sage, Crimson (Dan Shen)
Dan Shen. A most important herb in Chinese medicine. Traditionally used to stabilize the heart, calm the nerves and to lighten stagnant blood. The roots are...
Chinese Snake Gourd
Trichosanthes kirilowii
This perennial vine, native to southern China and Vietnam, regrows each year in early summer. The plant contains the anti-AIDS constituent trichosanthine....
Skullcap, Baical
Scutellaria baicalensis
Huang qin. Chinese medicinal prescription for fevers, colds, hypertension, insomnia, headaches, hepatitis, diphtheria, shingles and other ailments. Many of...
Fo-Ti
Polygonum multiflorum
A robust climbing plant that spreads easily. Requires a trellis or fence for support. The heart shaped leaves are very pretty with there red stems and the...
Turkey Rhubarb
Rheum palmatum
Originating from North East Asia, well known as an ingredient in the famous Essiac formula this is a strong purgative herb. The roots can be used to cleanse...
Hoja Santa, acuo
Piper auritum
Root Beer Plant. Used as both a culinary herb and medicinally in Mexico and Guatemala. The distinctive root beer flavored leaves are used to wrap various...
Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry. This shiny-leaved, aromatic ground cover with it's bright red berries and delicate, bell shaped white flowers is native to...
Angelica, Korean
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...
Lovage
Levisticum officinalis
Lovage is an old time European herb which provides both culinary and medicinal uses.Commonly found in the monastery gardens of Medeival Times the Monks used...
