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Rhizoma Cyperi, commonly known as Nut-Grass Rhizome, Cyperus, and Purple Nutsedge Root has been used for the treatment of gynecological or emotional disorders in Chinese traditional medicine. What are the benefits of using Rhizoma Cyperi? It helps to spread and regulate liver Qi. It may help to regulate menstruation and alleviate pain. It helps with abdominal pain, especially upper abdominal pain. It is best for problems involving irritability, epigastric and hypochondriac distention and pain, and menstrual problems. Important Note: There is not much scientific evidence saying that Rhizoma Cyperi can help with the above-mentioned benefits and medical conditions. Always consult a doctor before using herbs or any plant extracts.

Radix Pseudostellariae, known commonly as Hai Er Shen, Tai Zi Shen, and false starwort, is an adaptogen in the family Caryophyllaceae that is used in Chinese medicine and herbalism to tonify the qi and generate yin fluids. What are the benefits of using Radix Pseudostellariae? It is commonly used for spleen deficiency, body fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness after illness, deficiency of Qi and Yin, night sweats, summer fever in children, thirst, and lung dryness. This herb is a restorative for lung damage due to excess heat or dryness including hot or dry asthma, pleurisy, bacterial pneumonia, wheezing, bronchitis, dry cough, and emphysema. It has anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, anti-infectious, hypolipidemic, and immunomodulating activities. It generates body fluids and treats chronic febrile disorders. It may improve exercise endurance. Important Note: There…

Balanophoraceae is a herb that is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. What are the benefits of using Balanophoraceae? It is used as a vermifuge and astringent. It is used for the treatment of gingivitis, hemorrhoids, dysentery, cutaneous infections, diarrhea, leprosy, abscesses, dental caries, and fever. Important Note: There is not much scientific evidence saying that Balanophoraceae can help with the above-mentioned benefits and medical conditions. Always consult a doctor before using herbs or any plant extracts.

Herba Ephedrae, commonly known as Ephedra Stem, Mormon Tea, Chinese Joint Fir, Numb Yellow, and Northern Aromatic is a herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 5,000 years, primarily to treat bronchitis, asthma, and hay fever. What are the benefits of Herba Ephedra? Herba Ephedra is widely used by athletes as a performance-enhancing drug. Ephedra has been used for weight loss and obesity, sometimes in combination with aspirin and caffeine. What are the side effects of Herba Ephedra? Adverse effects of ephedra consumption may include severe skin reactions, headache, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, dizziness, trembling, headache, profuse perspiration, insomnia, dehydration, itchy scalp and skin, vomiting, and hyperthermia. More serious side effects include seizures, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, stroke, and death. Important…

Semen Oroxyli is the seed of O. indicum, which is named Muhudie in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese medicine and is famous for its beautiful butterfly shape. What are the benefits of Semen Oroxyli? Semen Oroxyli has widely been used for the treatment of chronic pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, coughs, upper respiratory tract infections, and other respiratory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may help with sore throat and hoarseness, and restore loss of voice. They can be taken as a tea through the day for those who need to speak or sing for a prolonged period of time. Important Note: There is not much scientific evidence…

Flos Eriocauli, commonly known as Pipewort Scapus and Inflorescence, and Buerger Pipewort Flower is a Chinese herbal medicine for treating eye diseases and inflammation. What are the benefits of Flos Eriocauli? It may help with red, swollen eyes, cataracts, photosensitivity, spots before the eyes, hazy vision, excessive tearing, or pterygium. It may help with headaches and toothache. Contraindications Contraindicated for those with eye diseases due to blood deficiency. Forbidden in metabolic deficiency. Avoid contact with iron Important Note: There is not much scientific evidence saying that Flos Eriocauli can help with the above-mentioned benefits and medical conditions. Always consult a doctor before using herbs or any plant extracts.

Ramulus cum Uncis Uncariae, commonly known as Uncaria Vine and Gambir is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. What are the benefits of Ramulus cum Uncis Uncariae? It may help to treat seizures, tremors, and eclampsia (a condition in which one or more convulsions occur in a pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure). It may help with irritability, headaches, red eyes, and dizziness. This herb is mainly used for treating hypertensive headaches. Note: Don’t boil this herb for than 20 minutes or it will lose its high blood pressure-reducing properties Contraindications Do not use continuously alone at a maximum dose for longer than four weeks. Important Note: There is…

Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, commonly known as China root Greenbier Rhizome and Catbriar, is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine that is widely used for detoxication, relieving dampness, and diuretic What are the benefits of Rhizoma Smilacis Chinensis? It expels Wind-Dampness, promotes urination, and alleviates pain. It may help to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle numbness, diarrhea, and dysentery. It enhances kidney function and Liver channels, increases libido, and treats wasting and thirsting. It may help to treat gonorrhea, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis, scrofula, hemorrhoids, skin infection, psoriasis, gout, and bums. It may help to treat diabetes, Strangury with turbid urine, leukorrhagia, foot ulcer, lumbago, and lower extremities pain. It may help…