Ginger is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. Its scientific name is Zingiber officinale. The part of the ginger plant that is commonly used is the rhizome, which is the underground stem of the plant. Ginger has a spicy and pungent flavor and is widely used as a spice in cooking, particularly in Asian cuisine. Start your natural health busi...

Ganoderma lucidum, also known as reishi mushroom or lingzhi, is a type of mushroom that belongs to the genus Ganoderma. It is a woody and shelf-like mushroom that grows on the trunks and stumps of deciduous trees, particularly oak and maple trees, in Asia, North America, and Europe. The fruiting body of the Ganoderma lucidum mushroom is kidney-shap...

Hyriopsis cumingii Leach is a species of freshwater pearl mussel found in Southeast Asia, particularly in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It is also commonly known as the triangle pearl mussel or the triangle sail mussel due to its triangular shape and the presence of a sail-like structure on its shell. This species is of great economic importance as...

Coix seed, also known as Job's tears, is a type of grain that is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. It is the seed of the Coix lacryma-jobi plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. Coix seed is typically small, round, and has a hard outer shell. In natural health, Coix seed is believed to have cooling properties and is used...

Cactus refers to any plant that belongs to the family Cactaceae. These plants are typically characterized by their succulent stems and spines or thorns. Cacti are well-adapted to dry environments and are found in various regions throughout the Americas, from Canada to Patagonia. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from sma...

Momordica charantia L., also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. The plant is a climbing vine with long, pointed leaves and yellow flowers that produce a fruit resembling a cucumber, with a bumpy, oblong shape and...

Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb, also known as Jiaogulan, is a plant native to Southern China and other parts of Asia. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes melons, gourds, and cucumbers. The plant has a vining growth habit and can grow up to 6 meters in length. It has small, green, toothed leaves that are arranged in groups of five,...

Black garlic is a type of garlic that has been fermented at a low heat for a prolonged period of time, resulting in its distinctive black color, soft texture, and sweet, almost molasses-like flavor. The fermentation process involves exposing fresh garlic bulbs to high humidity and temperatures of around 140 to 170°F (60 to 77°C) for several weeks t...

Danshen, also known as Salvia miltiorrhiza, is a perennial plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to China and is commonly grown in other Asian countries, as well as in Europe and North America. The plant has woody stems and reaches a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are ovate and measure 5 to 10 centimeters in length, wi...

In natural health, mung beans are considered a cooling food that can help to balance the body's internal temperature and promote detoxification. Here are some of the ways that mung beans are used in natural health: Clearing heat: Mung beans are believed to have a cooling effect on the body, which makes them useful in natural health for clearing hea...

In natural health, soybeans are believed to have a neutral nature and a sweet taste, and are associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians. They are believed to tonify the Spleen and Stomach, nourish the Blood, moisten the intestines, and resolve phlegm. Here are some of the ways that soybeans are used in natural health: Tonifying the Spl...

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall and has green leaves, white flowers, and long, slender pods that contain small, golden-brown seeds.  Fenugreek is cultivated for its seeds, which are used ...

Cilantro is a plant species of dicotyledoneae, umbelliferae, umbelliferae. It is a herbaceous plant of one or two years. It is a familiar flavor-enhancing vegetable. It looks like celery, with small and tender leaves, slender stems, and a fragrant taste, is a condiment in soups and drinks, and is mostly used as a condiment for cold dishes, or ...

Corn silk is often assembled into loose clusters, styles are linear or whisker-like, and the intact ones are up to 30 cm long, 0.5 mm in diameter, light green, yellow-green to brown-red, shiny, slightly transparent, stigma 2-lobed, forked, Soft, gas-free, light taste. It is better to be soft and shiny. Corn silk is sweet, plain, and neutral. Neutra...

Overview Oregano, whose scientific name is Origanum vulgare L, belongs to Labiatae. Origano is a perennial semi-shrub or herbaceous plant, aromatic, rhizome oblique, woody. The stems are up to 60 cm high, quadrangular, often without leaves near the base. The leaves are petiolate; the back is nearly round and pilose; the leaves are oval or oblong-ov...

Overview Ashwagandha, known as Indian ginseng (Ashwagandha), also known as winter cherry, hypnotic nightshade. Although its scientific name is "Ashwagandha", it is actually an authentic medicinal material native to India and can be seen everywhere. Ashwagandha is recognized for its significant antioxidant capacity and immune-boosting propertie...