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Melo, Melon Tukhm Kharpaza (Cucumis melo, Melon seed) (Unani)Tukhm Khyarzah (Cucumis melo var: utilissimus, Long melon seed) (Unani) Parkinson, Theatrum Botanicum, 1640 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Several varieties of MelonLustgarten der Gesundtheit, Ryff, 1546 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1804 Decorticated Melon seed(Calcutta Unani College, Adam, 2019) Botanical name: Several varieties of Cucumis spp.:1. C. melo2. Cucumis…
Xylaria, Wu Ling Shen Xylaria, Wu Ling Shen 乌灵参 Xylaria fungus, “Wu Ling Ginseng” Xylaria nigripesPhoto by Michel Beeckman (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Xylaria nigripes Parts used: Sclerotium Temperature & Taste: Neutral, Sweet (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)Some sources claim it to be Warm and slightly Bitter Uses: 1. Strengthens Kidneys, Nourishes Essence: –pain and weakness of the lower…
Ruby Rubeus; Carbuncle (old name which included Garnet and other red stones);Manikya (Sanskrit)Yaqut (Unani)Pey ma ra ga, Pey rag (Tibetan)Hong Bao Shi (TCM) Ortus Sanitatis, Beck, 1517 Ruby crystal and Star SapphiresExotic Mineralogy, Sowerby, 1811 Ruby crystalsPhoto by Rob Lavinsky iRocks.com Mineralogical Name: Corundum (Al2O3)Traditionally the stronger colored stones were called Male, and lighter colored…
Ganoderma, Ling Zhi 灵芝 GanodermaLing Zhi (TCM)Shing sha mang ཤིང་ཤ་ཤ་མང་ (Tibet) Bulk Ganoderma Ling Zhi at the Chengdu Medicine Market (Adam, 2010) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Ganoderma lucidum, G. sinensis (syn. G. japonicum) Parts used: Dried sporophore (Fungii)The spore powder in now also available. Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Sweet Classification:…
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Jet Black Amber, Jeat, Agath, GagateSuccini Nigri, Carbo Fossilis, Lapis Thracius Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704 Jet (Photo by Geni, Wikimedia) Minerological name: Lignite (variety)Jet is similar to Coal, but harder, with a deeper color, and higher luster. Jet began to form about 180 million years ago. Other stones allied to or classed with Jet:1. Black…
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Notopterygium, Qiang Huo 羌活 Qiang Huo (TCM)Spru nag (Tibetan) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Notopterygium incisum, N. forbesii Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, Pungent Classification: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Cold, Clears the Exterior: -Fever with Chills, Cold, Flu-Occipital Headache-acute Body aches and pains from…
Chelidonium majus, Celandine Also called Hirundinaria or Swallow-wortBai Qu Hai (TCM) Herbarum Vivae Eicones, Otto Brunfels, 1530 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Kohler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Chelidonium majus Parts used: Whole plant in flower; Root Temperature & Taste: Cold (classed as Warm), dry. Bitter, pungent Classifications: 2F. PURIFYING. 2G….
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