Chinese Herbs
Atractylodes Rhizome - White (Atractylodes macrocephala; Bai Zhu) Powdered: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Bai Zhu is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly as a thick decoction, often in combination with other herbs. The root is a bitter-sweet tonic herb that acts mainly upon the digestive system and strengthens the spleen.
Goldthread Rhizome (Coptis chinensis; Huang Lian) Powdered: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Huang Lian is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. The root is a pungent, very bitter, cooling herb that controls bacterial and viral infections, relaxes spasms, lowers fevers and stimulates the circulation.
Psoralea Herb 4:1 Powdered Extract (Psoralea corylifolia; Bakuchi; Babchi; Bu Gu Zhi) 25 kg (55 lbs): Q
Bu Gu Zhi is valued in Chinese herbal medicine as a tonic remedy and is used to improve general vitality. Modern research has shown that it is also of value in the treatment of skin disorders, including vitiligo.
Cimicifuga Rhizome 2.5% Triterpenes Powdered Extract (Cimicifuga foetida; Sheng ma) 25 kg (55 lbs): Q
Chinese cimicifuga, also called Chinese Cohosh. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Chinese variety of Black Cohosh is thought to relieve pain and was used for headaches, gingivitis, diarrhea and skin disorders (from hives to measles).
Andrographis Herb 10:1 Powdered Extract (Andrographis paniculata; Green Chiretta; Kariyat; Chuan Xin Lian) 5 kg (11 lbs): Q
Andrographis paniculata is an ancient medicinal herb with an extensive ethnobotanical history in Asia. It is found through Chinese medicinal literature, modern and ancient; it is prominently listed in the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
Cimicifuga Rhizome (Cimicifuga foetida; Sheng Ma) Granules 100 grams (3.5 oz): V
Chinese cimicifuga, also called Chinese Cohosh. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Chinese variety of Black Cohosh is thought to relieve pain and was used for headaches, gingivitis, diarrhea and skin disorders (from hives to measles).