Sour Jujube Dates are called Suan Zao Ren in Chinese Pin Yin and Ziziphus Spinosae Semen is the Latin/pharmaceutical name. The Jujube dates themselves are also used quite a bit and they are often used in food therapy because they taste great and go well in hot cereals, congee, and kicharee. The dates and the [...]
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Suan Zao Ren-Sour Jujube Seed-Ziziphus Semen-Herb of the Week
Written on: 01 Apr 09 and Filed under: Herb of the Week | 3 Comments
Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Angelica Sinensis Herb of the Week
Written on: 21 Feb 09 and Filed under: Herb of the Week | 3 Comments
Dang Gui is an extremely powerful herb that is part of the Angelica family. Dang Gui is also known as Dong Quai, Tang Kuei, Dang Gwi, and sometimes Qin Gui. The latin name is Angelica Sinensis and is 1 of 3 major herbs used in the Angelica Family in Chinese Medicine. There really is no [...]
Herb of the Week-Rou Gui, Cinnamon Bark
Rou Gui can just as well be your regular cinnamon bark; however the strongest form is from Vietnam. Cinnamon bark has been used as an herb in cooking for a very long time. Everything from treats, foods and tea use cinnamon for its flavoring. The herb is warming and this is no secret to the [...]
