
January 15, 2012
Clay Herb Pot – Directions for Use

December 20, 2011
Sulfured versus Unsulfured Herbs
Sulfur Dioxide:
Sulfites are widely used in dried fruits and wine. Dried apples and apricots are typically packaged with 500 to 1,000 ppm (parts per million) of the substance. While both of the above industries are required to disclose sulfur content, the herb industry is not. In fact, herb distributors who consider their herbs completely natural may be unaware of the high amounts of sulfur used to whiten their herbs during processing and then preserve them.June 21, 2011
Shopping List – Asian Markets

May 18, 2011
Increasing the effects of Gypsum (Shi Gao) with Aspirin – Combining Herbs and Western Medications

January 29, 2011
A Comparision: Chinese Ginseng, Codonopsis, American Ginseng & Siberian Ginseng

June 14, 2010
Goji Berries ‘Gou Qi Zi’ – Western Research & Asian Functions

Research
There is a lot of research currently being done on the effects of Goji berries. Studies show that Goji berries have an overall positive effect on the functions of the body, including sleep, mood, mental clarity and energy.May 7, 2010
Unlock the Mysteries of the Asian Grocery Store

Asian Spices & Herbs:
- Fennel ‘Xiao Hui Xiang’
- Anise ‘Da Hui Xiang’
- Ginger ‘Sheng Jiang’
- Turmeric ‘Jiang Huang’
- Lemongrass
- Galanga root
- Cinnamon 'Rou Gui' or 'Gui Zhi'
- Cardamon ‘Bai Dou Kou’
- Albizzia Flower ‘Happy Flower’ or ‘He Huan Hua’
- Barley tea ‘Gu Ya’
- Rose flowers ‘Mei Gui Hua’
- Rose Hips 'Jin Ying Zi'
- Goji berries ‘Gou Qi Zi’
- Dried yam ‘Shan Yao’
- Jujube dates ‘Da Zao’ or 'Hong Zao'
- Reishi mushroom ‘Ling Zhi’
- Licorice ‘Gan Cao'
- Seaweeds ‘Hai Zao’
- Lily bulb ‘Bai He’
- Pearl powder ‘Zhen Zhu Mu’