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Seeds for Herbs used in Chinese Medicine

 
Artemisia annua
Artemisia annua

 

Artemisia annua, organic, 200 seeds
Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua, popularly known as Sweet Annie. This is, as the name suggests, an annual. It is native to China where it is known as Qing-hao.

This herb is probably the most famous antimalarial herb in the world, but recent research suggests it is of significant value in treating certain kinds of cancer. Though it is easy to grow, demand has soared, thanks to U.N. sponsorship of various global efforts to reduce the incidence of malaria.

Days to maturity: 100 days to harvest of leaf and flower, 160 days to seed. Artemisia annua prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

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Astragalus membranaceus

 

Astragalus, 50 seeds, organic
Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus is a major tonic herb that is native to North China and Mongolia. It is hardy to zone 4 and requires three weeks of cold to germinate. It is nourishing and immune enhancing. As a member of the pea family, it is edible. The roots can be used fresh or dried and added to anything that is cooked with moisture for a long time such as soups and casseroles. It has a pleasant taste and is non-toxic. The seeds should be lightly scarified and planted after the first frost. Germination is fast and the plants will grow to about four feet in height. Plant lots because the roots should not be harvested for 3-4 years. Astragalus is very safe for pets as well as people.

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Salvia miltiorrhiza

 

Dan Shen, 30 seeds, organic
Salvia miltiorrhiza

This red sage is a perennial native to Manchuria and Japan where its medicinal value is much appreciated. It is hardy to zone 7. The flowers are bluish-lavender but the roots are very red which is how the plant got its botanical name. As one might expect, Dan Shen improves blood flow, but what is important is that it does this without stimulating the adrenals. It is also used to prevent strokes. The chemical constituent that is believed to explain this action is an antioxidant called salvianolic acid. Dan shen seeds should be planted in spring in full sun in temperate zones. The root is harvested in autumn and is the part that is used medicinally.

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Ginkgo biloba

 

Ginkgo, 20 seeds
Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo trees are considered by some to be living fossils since they have apparently been on this Planet for 150 million years. This is a testament to their strength and endurance. These are fresh seeds and should be planted immediately upon receipt. The germination rate is about 40% and each tree is one sex so another tree of the opposite sex is required to produce fruit and more seeds. The trees cannot be sexed until mature so it is basically necessary to plant a number of trees if one wants seeds. Ginkgo leaves are used in medicine as an anti-radiation remedy as well as brain tonic. The fruit is delicious when roasted or used in a stir fry, but it has a rather unpleasant smell if it rots on the ground. If planting these trees, give them lots of room because they will be around for generations. Do study their needs since they do not like to be transplanted!

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Gynostemma pentaphyllum

 

Jiao-gu-lan, organic, 10 seeds
Gynostemma pentaphyllum

This plant, despite its name, is actually Japanese, but it is found from the north of China to Vietnam. It is a climbing vine and tolerates extreme cold. It is an antioxidant and is adaptogenic. The leaves are used to make tea that tastes a bit like nettles, and those who drink it say it promotes longevity. It is used to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as to relieve hangovers. It is also reported to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

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Sophora flavescens

 

Ku-shen, Sophora flavescens, organic, 20 seeds
Sophora flavescens

Sophora flavescens is native to China and Japan and is tolerant of extremely cold temperatures. It grows very well with sea buckthorn and can be used on slopes to hold the soil. It is a very important herb in Chinese medicine and has been used in everything from hair growth formulas to viral hepatitis, heart arrythmias, and cancer. It grows around five feet high and the roots can be harvested in spring or fall. They can be consumed raw or dried and used later to make medicine.

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Glycyrrhiza glabra

 

Licorice, Official, 30 seeds
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice is perhaps one of the truest adaptogenic herbs. It is used in countless Chinese formulas as well as many Ayurvedic ones. It is also used as a natural sweetener and is sometimes added to herbal preparations to mask the taste of other herbs, but the real benefit is that it protects against allergic reactions. The plant has lilac flowers, and the roots can be harvested in the autumn after two to four years. They are quite fibrous. Usually, they are sliced and dried. If extracting, use water first and add the alcohol later.

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Cnidium monnieri

 

She-chuang-zi, organic, 100 seeds
Cnidium monnieri

This plant is common in China and attracts lots of pollinators. It is a perennial. Plant the seed in spring in moist soil where there is full sun or partial shade. Barely tap the seeds into the ground. It flowers from May to July and the seeds ripen in July and August. The seeds have been used medicinally for thousands of years, both internally and externally, mainly for itchiness in the genitalia (of both men and women.) It can be used as a wash or lotion. It is a parasiticide and can be used in the treatment of trichonomas infections. It enhances libido by increasing blood flow to the sexual organs, and it is used to treat osteoporosis.

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