Sargassum seaweed contains iodide, which has wonderful therapeutic effect on iodine deficiency induced endemic goiter. And it can temporarily inhibit hyperthyroidism and increased basal metabolic rate...
Erythrina variegata bark has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and sedative effects; 2. It can enhance myocardial contractility; It also has inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and different degrees of inhibition on Trichophyton violaceum and other skin fungus.
From the point of view of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the authentic cuttlebone refers to the internal structure from Sepiella maindroni de Rochebrune or Sepia esculenta Hoyle, the species in the family Sepiidae.
Speaking of clam shell, all kids love it so much, especially when they are playing on the beach. They would collect pretty conch shell and clam shell to show them off to other fellows. However, then few people are aware that this is an herb that comes with high medicinal value.
Hailed as the “Medical Saint” by his descendants, Zhang Zhongjing included one hundred and thirteen prescriptions in his medical classic of Shang Han Lun (On Cold Damage), among which Cinnamon Twig Decoction is the first one.
Reeves' turtle shell refers to the plastron and carapace of Chinemys reevesii (Gray), a species in the family testudinidae. It can excite the uterus both in vitro and in vivo; also it has antipyretic, tonic, and sedative effect...
In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is believed as bitter and acrid in flavor and cold in nature. And it covers meridians of bladder and lung. Essential functions are dispelling wind to relieve pain, clearing heat...
This is an ordinary plant in the wild for cultivated. A long time ago it was discovered by Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and then used as one of healing herbs. This is simply because it has an extensive medicinal uses, for example vermifuge and antiviral drug.
Seeds of Trichosanthes kirilowii are flat oval, 12 to 15mm in length, 6 to 10mm in width, and about 3.5mm in thickness. Surface is light brown to brown, and with a groove along the edge.
The whole fruit can be used for medicinal purposes. As a whole, it is called Quan Gua Lou or Gua Lou Shi, which is good at moistening lung to remove phlegm and activating qi to relieve choking sensation in chest.
Thanks to its health benefits and richness in nutrients, sprouted rice(Gu Ya) is cooked into tons of tasty foods these days, such as bread, cakes, cereal, crackers, flour, salad, sushi, tortillas, and more.
Drynaria extract by alcohol can prevent the rising of serum cholesterol and triglycerides. In addition, they can prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques; and it can improve cartilage cells and postpone degenerative lesions of bone cells...