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Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Japanese/Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides. Called "herb of immortality" in regions where it grows. Pleasant sweet tea.
Atractylodes lancea
TCM dampness-drying herb — stronger than Bai Zhu for dampness. For heavy limbs, bloating, joint pain from dampness, and night blindness. Burns well as incense — traditionally burned to fumigate rooms during epidemics. Partner with Huang Bai in Er Miao San.
Dysphania ambrosioides
Mexican culinary and antiparasitic herb — added to black beans to reduce gas. Traditional dewormer in Latin America. Contains ascaridole (toxic essential oil). Culinary amounts are safe; medicinal doses require caution.
Pueraria lobata
A TCM herb studied for cardiovascular support and alcohol consumption reduction. Invasive vine in the American South.
Lepidium meyenii (gelatinized)
Pre-cooked (gelatinized) maca — starch removed for easier digestion. Preferred form for those with sensitive stomachs. Same benefits as raw maca.
Vernonia amygdalina
Pan-African bitter leaf for malaria, diabetes, stomach pain, and as a general health tonic; very widely used across the continent.
Ulmus rubra (lozenge)
Slippery elm in lozenge form — provides mucilaginous coating for sore throat and cough. One of the most effective natural throat soothers.
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.
Berberis integerrima
Central Asian barberry used in Unani medicine for liver disorders, jaundice, and fever. The sour berries are also used culinarily and the root bark contains berberine.
Curcuma zedoaria
TCM blood-mover — E Zhu breaks blood stasis and dissolves masses. For uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and abdominal pain from stagnation. Related to turmeric but different actions. Contains curcumenol and curdione (anti-tumor research).
Clinoptilolite (mineral)
Volcanic mineral with cage-like structure that traps heavy metals and toxins. For heavy metal detox, gut health, and alkalizing. Microporous structure acts like a molecular sieve. Quality varies enormously — only use purified clinoptilolite.
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
TCM heat-clearing and yin-nourishing herb — for high fever, night sweats, diabetes, and dry cough. Contains mangiferin (anti-diabetic) and timosaponins (anti-inflammatory). Often paired with Huang Bai (Phellodendron) in Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
The seed of the sour jujube, one of TCM's most important herbs for insomnia, anxiety, and heart-blood deficiency. Calms the spirit.
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