Tonic Herbs
Alfalfa Sprouting Seed Cert. Organic (Medicago sativa) 1 lb: C
This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Beansprouts have outstanding nutritional value. They are rich in protein as well as vitamin A, the vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin E, as well as various minerals and enzymes.
Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V
Shitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Sweet Simmered Mushrooms - Shitake No Nimono: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/swtsimmershroom.
Reishi Mushroom 10:1 Powdered Extract (Ganoderma lucidum; Red Ganoderma; Ling Zhi Hong) 10 kg (22 lbs): Q
Used as a decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. This is the most widely used variety of the most famous Chinese medicine, Lingzhi, Ganoderma lucidum.
Reishi Mushroom 4:1 Powdered Extract (Ganoderma lucidum; Red Ganoderma; Ling Zhi Hong) 10 kg (22 lbs): Q
Used as a decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. This is the most widely used variety of the most famous Chinese medicine, Lingzhi, Ganoderma lucidum.
Suma Root 4:1 Powdered Extract (Pfaffia paniculata) 5 kg (11 lbs): Q
Used as a tea, decoction and food supplement. Suma has long been used 'for all things' in Brazil "“ and is, in fact, called 'Brazilian Ginseng.' It has been used as a general tonic, a rejuvenant for convalescents and an aphrodisiac.
Bee Pollen (Feng Hua Fen) 1 lb: V
Bee pollen is just that, pollen collected by beekeepers from the supplies that bees have extracted from flowers of certain plants. Bee pollen is well known for its nearly complete nutrient content and its remarkable ability to provide energy.
Foti (Fo-Ti) Vine (Polygonum Multiflorum; Fleeceflower Stem; Ye Jiao Teng) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V
Used as a tea or decoction. He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important of the Chinese herbal tonics and is widely used in that country. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems.
Foti (Fo-Ti) Vine (Polygonum Multiflorum; Fleeceflower Stem; Ye Jiao Teng) Powdered: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Used as a tea or decoction. He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important of the Chinese herbal tonics and is widely used in that country. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems.
Schisandra Fruit (Schisandra chinensis; Wu Wei Zi) Whole: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Generally used as a strong decoction or food additive.
Gentiana Scabra Root (Gentiana scabra; Long Dan Cao) Whole: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Long Dan Cao is used as a bitter tonic in Chinese herbalism where it promotes digestive secretions and treats a range of illnesses associated with the liver. The root is antibacterial and stomachic.