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Chinese Herbs used in cooking Flashcards

1
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Lubricates lungs and large intestines, stops cough

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Apricot seed (Xing Ren)

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Energy tonic, invigorates spleen and strengthens outer protective Qi, deep immune enhancer

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Astragalus (Huang Qi)

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Relieves exterior symptoms and restlessness

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Black soy bean (Dan Dou Chi)

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Cleans and strengthens the lungs; removes stagnation; nourishes stomach, calms spirit; cleanses the small and large intestines; lubricates; promotes circulation. Do not use when pregnant.

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Black fungus (Mu Er)

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Clears heat and detoxifies; cleans blood; strengthens lungs and improves skin; dispels wind; brightens vision; high in iron and other minerals. Called “gobo”. Do not use with diarrhea.

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Burdock root (Niu Bang Zi)

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Warms digestion and sexual functions; anti-toxin; removes dampness. Flat in appearance.

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Chinese chive (Xie Bai)

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This blend is often used for flavoring meat and tofu dishes. The herbs warm up digestion for the concentrated proteins. Fennel seed, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, pepper.

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Chinese five spice

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Clears wind heat; soothes liver; benefits eyes; high blood pressure and coronary heart disease

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Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua)

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9
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Promotes sweating; strengthens digestion; dispels wind; promotes energy flow

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Cilantro/Coriander leaf (Yan Shi)

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10
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Strengthens stomach; warm interior; warms kidney and helps with coldness

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Cinnamon bark (Rou Gui)

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Tonifies energy; strengthens spleen; similar to ginseng but milder

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Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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12
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Strengthens weakness, benefits vital essence: relieves cough and dissolves phlegm; ventilates lung Qi. Often cooked with ginseng in soup.

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Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

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13
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Tonifies and moves blood, warms inner organs; benefits irregular menses; moistens. This is traditionally cooked with chicken after childbirth or blood loss.

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Dang Gui

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14
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Invigorates spleen; astringent; strengthens lung and kidney; stops diarrhea; tonifies Qi

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Shan Yao (Dioscorea/Chinese yam)

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15
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Tonifies spleen; consolidates kidney; binds

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Qian Shi (Euryales/Fox Nut Barley)

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Unblocks and regulates flow of energy; strengthens digestion; dispels cold; stimulates peristalsis

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Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel seed)

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17
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Detoxifies; removes food and blood stagnation; very warming; anti-viral/bacterial; detoxifies meat and seafood

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Da Suan (Garlic)

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18
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Detoxifies; promotes sweating; warming to digestion; stops nausea

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Sheng Jiang (Ginger)

19
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Consolidates lung and benefits chronic cough and asthma; toxic-raw. This is one of the most ancient plants on the Earth. The leaves are used to regenerate the brain in the old with senility.

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Bai Guo (Ginko nuts)

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Tonifies energy; warms body; strengthens spleen and lungs. This a strong tonic that is contraindicated in heat conditions, infections and hypertension.

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Ren Shen (Ginseng)

21
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Benefits digestion, particularly of meats; lowers blood pressure

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Shan Zha (Hawthorn berries)

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Benefits joints; clears heat; improves skin; removes dampness; tonifies lungs; invigorates spleen. Contraindicated in pregnancy.

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Yi Yi Ren (Job’s tears/Coix)

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Strengthens spleen and stomach; calms the mind

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Da Zao (Ju Ju Be Date)

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Soothes muscle tension; purges heat; asorbs toxins; useful in colds, stiff neck, alcohol intoxication. this can be used as a thickening agent, similar to arrowroot. Post diarrhea and mild nausea.

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Ge Gen (Kudzu/Pueria root)

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Detoxifies; soothes lungs and throat; tonifies spleen; the great “harmonizer” of herbs

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Gan Cao (Licorice)

26
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Lubricates lungs; nourish yin, COOLS THE HEART calms the mind

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Bai He (Lily bulbs)

27
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Clears heat; anodyne; contain iron.

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Lily flowers

28
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Nourish heart and spleen; tonic for blood; calms the mind. “Student herb”

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Long Yan Rou (Longans)

29
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Very healing; clears heat; relieves irritability; cools the blood; stops bleeding; strengthens stomach and lung; benefits hypertension

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Sheng Di Huang (Lotus root)

30
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Tonifies spleen; anstringent; strengthens kidneys; nutritive tonic

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Lian Zi (Lotus seed)

31
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Replenishes liver and kidney yin; nourishes blood; Improves Eyesight

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Gou Qi Zi (Lych berries)

32
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Tonify yin; moistens lungs

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Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tubers)

33
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Soothes and unblocks energy; dries dampness; relieves mucus conditions

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Chen Pi (Orange/tangerine peel)

34
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Dissipates coldness; moves energy; soothes stomach; detoxifier; stops vomiting

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Zi Su Ye (Perilla/beefsteak leaf)

35
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Removes dampness; strengthens spleen; calms the mind

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Fu Ling (Poria cocos)

36
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Expels external pathogens; dispels wind and cold; induces sweating; antiviral/bacterial

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Cong Bai (Scallion)

37
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Promotes diuresis; softens hardenings; detoxifies; benefits glands; benefits lymphatics; alkalinizes blood; neutralizes radioactive material; contains many minerals

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Kun Bu (Seaweed)

38
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Raw-lubricates intestines; purges boil-poison. Cooked- tonic for liver and kidneys; nourishes blood and sperm; strengthens bones and tendons

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Shou wu / He shou wu

39
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Strengthens kidney and stomach; promotes healing; lowers blood pressure; anti-tumor; detoxifies; cleans intestines

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Shitake mushroom/Chinese black mushroom

40
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Nourishes yin; soothes dryness

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Yu Zhu (Solomon’s seal/Polygonati Offinalis

41
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Raw-disperses bruises; stops bleeding; disperses swelling; relieves shock and pain. Cooked-used for anemia and loss of blood

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Sanchi (Tienchi/Panax Notoginseng)

42
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Diuretic. This makes a dark, rich, broth

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Dong Gui Pi (Wax Gourd Peel)

43
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Invigorates circulation; clears lung heat; strengthens digestion; promotes body fluids; lubricates; nourishes yin

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Bai Mu Er (White Fungus)

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