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Trichosanthes
Trichosanthes CucumeroidesTrichosanthes also known as Gua Lou, Chinese Snake Gourd, Compound Q, Gua Lou, Gua-Lou, Trichosanthes, Trichosanthes Fruit Peel and Trichosanthes kirilowii.

 

Health Benefits and Treatments of Trichosanthes

  • Soothes coughing
  • Reduces Fever, Swelling, Tumors and diabetes 

 

Side Effects and Possible Interactions

  •  When used orally it may induce abortion when pregnant

 

 
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Medicinal Herbs

This pretty perennial herb grows to around 1m tall in South-east Asia & Northern Australia . The leaves are attractively toothed and slightly hairy. Spikes of white tubular flowers with exceptionally long white stamens (thus Cat's Whiskers) are borne for most of the year in warm climates.

Cultivation

Easily grown in warm climates, Cat's Whiskers requires a sunny, well-drained location. It is drought tolerant and adaptable to a range of soil types....

The Bay Tree is from the Mediterranean regions, it can grow


Caraway is a biennial plant that is apart of the Apiaceae family and is grown in Europe and parts of Western Asia

Chervil is a fragile biennial herb that is generally an annual plant and is a member of the parsley family. The stems are brittle and has a fine fern-like foliage with a subtle aniseed flavour. The flowers are white followed by longish narrowed seeds which are borne in umbels in summer, it is also associated with Easter because its aroma is similar to that of myrrh 

Cultivation

Chervil is grown in The Mediterranean and western Asia...

The Chaste Tree or Monk’s Pepper is a pretty deciduous small tree and belongs to the Verbena family and comes from the Mediterranean areas and areas of western Asia. It will grow to be around 4m tall and has attractive marijuana-like leaves. Masses of violet, blue or white flower spikes are borne in summer which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.The flowers are followed by hard brown to black fruits containing 4 seeds. The fruit is...


Anise originates from Egypt and the Middle East as an annual herb, growing to around 50cm and has been in use since the fourteenth century. It has new leaves that are rounded and older leaves are deeply serrated and feathery with stems that are grooved and brittle. White flattened flower umbels appear in summer and followed by small seeds (aniseed) which is the true taste of licorice its oils are distilled into the flavoring for licorice candy ( the licorice herb...


Calendula is an annual or region and to Iran , it grows around 60cm tall and has branched leafy stems. It has large bright yellow/orange single or double daisy flowers pot marigolds are in bloom at the start of most months of the year 


Chicory is found in Europe and the Near East, northern and southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America it is a tall shrub that grows to 1.5m, it has large lower leaves that are club-shaped the smaller upper leaves with blue daisy flowers along the bristly stems. It has sharp-tasting young leaves and very bitter old ones. The large white root can be roasted and ground as a substitute for coffee. True endive (Cichorium endivia) is a species of chicory which is...

Chinese Herbs

Licorice was used historically to treat the skin and coughs. It is also used to treat constipation, bronchitis, inflammation, and arthritis. Licorice may be prescribed by health care providers to treat adrenocortical insufficiency, peptic ulcer, and chronic gastritis.

Glycyrrhizin, a glycoside, makes up almost 8% of the licorice plant. These chemical compounds could have positive effects on the body. Two enzymes that break down prostaglandin E (PGE) are stopped...

Garlic is grown in many areas throughout the world and is considered by herbalists to be one of the most essential and useful herbs used for medicinal purposes. Various cultures have benefited from using garlic in medicines and foods for centuries.

The Miracle of Garlic

Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs, gastrointestinal problems, atherosclerosis, and bronchitis....

Saw palmetto grows in areas of southern Europe, Africa, and in coastal regions of the American southeast. This small palm tree produces white flowers in the spring and summer. The tree’s fruit is olive-sized and forms in clusters. When ripe, the fruit becomes dark blue. The fruit is used for medicinal purposes after being dried. Plant sterols and fatty acids are two of the compounds found in the plant.

Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia...

This famous Chinese herb has been used for over 5,000 years. It was worth more than gold to the Qing Dynasty of ancient China.

Ginseng is used in thousands of formulas to provide vivacity and energy. Ginseng is used more than any other herbal remedy.

Ginseng contains nitrogenous compounds, minerals, vitamins, fat-soluble compounds, and carbohydrate compounds in its stained root. The herb is costly and not easy to produce and takes six years to reach...

Chinese Herb - Yohimbe Bark
Native to the Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon, this tall and possibly endangered evergreen provides a wide variety of medicinal benefits. The bark of the yohimbe was used originally to treat problems including leprosy, fever, and coughs by West Africans. It has also been used to...

Echinacea is a very popular herbal remedy, but its full potential is not completely known by many in the medical profession. For hundreds of years, Echinacea was used by numerous cultures to promote better health.

Echinacea, sometimes called coneflower, is a wildflower that flourishes in meadows or wet valleys in the Midwestern United States. Echinacea is most famous for its medicinal properties, but it is also common in gardens since it has striking purple...

Chinese legend says that over four thousand years ago, green tea was accidentally discovered. Today green tea is used to treat problems including depression, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, aches, and pains. It is also used to boost the immune system, to prolong life, to detoxify, and to provide energy.

Green Tea for Health and Long Life

Teas generally all come from the tea plant; what causes each tea to differ is how it is prepared. Green tea...

Dong Quai is closely related to celery. It is an herb that flowers from May to August. The blossoms are white with a greenish tint. It flourishes in wet areas, and is usually found in alpine canyons, meadows, along river beds, or near the coast. Dong Quai is a very effective treatment for many maladies. Dong Quai, also called Chinese Angelica, is usually recommended for use by women. It is a common remedy in both China and the United States. Chinese herbalists call Dong Quai...

Fundamental Chinese Herbs

  • Small tree or shrub
  • About 1.5m High
  • Glabrous or branches sparsely hairy, later smooth and shiny.

 

Health Benefits and Treatments of Wikstroemia

  • Has a laxative effect
  • Treats Asthma 
Trichosanthes also known as Gua Lou, Chinese Snake Gourd, Compound Q, Gua Lou, Gua-Lou, Trichosanthes, Trichosanthes Fruit Peel and Trichosanthes kirilowii.

 

Health Benefits and Treatments of Trichosanthes

  • Soothes coughing
  • Reduces Fever, Swelling, Tumors and...