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Goji berries are delicious and have been an ingredient used in Chinese cuisine like this for centuries... I also use it as an ingredient in a tea that helps to detox and nourish my liver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoji berries are food. Eat them raw, use them as an ingredient in soups, stews, and sauces. You can also make tea with goji berry as an ingredient-- steep the berries for a good 15 - 20 minutes to really extract its essence into your brew.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Goji berry (wolfberry berry) premium raw herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824598778168,"sku":null,"price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/Single_Herb_Gogi_Berry.png?v=1781033183"},{"product_id":"candied-licorice-honey-fried-licorice-premium-raw-herb","title":"Candied Licorice (Honey Fried Licorice) | Premium Raw Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmount: 4oz \/ 113g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandied Licorice (Honey Fried Licorice- \u003cem\u003eZhi gan cao\u003c\/em\u003e) is licorice root that has been stir-fried in honey in order to enhance its nourishing, soothing properties. 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Do not let the water achieve a rolling boil as this will break down the volatile oils you are trying to extract from the root tissue. 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It works with other herbs within the digestive tract to dry things out and improve overall balance and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product specifically is a specialized form of the poria fungus called \u003cem\u003eBao Mu Fu Shen\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the inner part of the fungus that grows closet to the root of the host pine tree. It has the same dampness-draining qualities of \"regular\" \u003cem\u003eFu ling \u003c\/em\u003ewith the added action of  calming the spirit (\u003cem\u003eshen\u003c\/em\u003e) and reducing anxiety.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a single herb, you might use this herb as an ingredient in dishes to help aid digestion, in combination with, for instance, aromatic spices from traditional Indian or Italian cuisine that aid \u0026amp; encourage the movement of digestive qi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could also experiment with making a broth\/tea by simmering this herb for at least 30 minutes if there is water retention\/edema. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSafety Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: this herb has a diuretic effect and should be used with caution\/under supervision of a trained TCM practitioner when combined with pharmaceutical medications that have diuretic effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich concerns is it good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ sluggish, \"waterlogged\" digestion\u003cbr\u003e✔ associated anxiety and trouble sleeping\u003cbr\u003e✔ water-retention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- aids digestion\u003cbr\u003e- reduces anxiety\u003cbr\u003e- helps with water retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epromotes urination and resolves dampness\u003cbr\u003e- strengthens and tonifies the Spleen Qi deficiency\u003cbr\u003e- calms the Shen when Heart\/Spleen deficiency or phlegm obstructing the Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else you need to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a lovely, gentle digestive broth by simmering the poria mushroom with red dates and goji berries for 10 -15 minutes... you could also use that broth to then make rice. 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You can eat them right out of the package, cook or bake with them as an ingredient, or add them to an herbal tea blend to get their benefits.... they are sweet and delicious!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich concerns is it good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✔ Weak digestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Recovering from convalescence (e.g. long illness)\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Chronic trouble maintaining weight\/nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003cspan\u003eFatigue \u0026amp; weakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Emotional Instability\u003cbr\u003e✔ Poor absorption of nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Gently nourishes the body (esp. for recovery)\u003cbr\u003e- Benefits weak digestion\u003cbr\u003e- Calms emotional instability \u0026amp; restlessness\u003cbr\u003e- Natural remedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Tonifies Spleen \u0026amp; Stomach; Benefits Qi\u003cbr\u003e- Tonifies Blood\u003cbr\u003e- Calms Shen (Spirit)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarmonizes other herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else you need to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jujube dates are often paired with fresh ginger to help the body to better absorb nutrients. 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They are also yummy baked into cakes, cookies, muffins, etc... or you can add them to an herbal tea and steep the dates in hot water (as you would any herb). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Dates (Jujube) -  Hong Zao premium raw herb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51880881881400,"sku":null,"price":5.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/Single_Herb_Red_Dates.png?v=1781033164"},{"product_id":"processed-rehmannia-premium-raw-herb","title":"Processed Rehmannia | Premium Raw Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmount: 2oz \/ 57g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed Rehmannia is the dried root of the rehmannia plant (\u003cem\u003eRehmannia glutinosa \u003c\/em\u003eLibosch) that has been soaked in millet wine, steamed until black, and dried again to be used for medicine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a moistening and nourishing herb that builds blood and can help w\/clinical presentations of blood deficiency-- presenting as pale, sallow complexion, anemia, dizziness, palpitations, and insomnia. 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It is also taken this way to address \u003cem\u003exiao ke\u003c\/em\u003e (\"wasting and thirsting syndrome\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich concerns is it good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ general nourishment for those in a weakened state\u003cbr\u003e✔ hoarseness of voice\u003cbr\u003e✔ chronic dry cough\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- nourishes the body\u003cbr\u003e- soothes the throat\u003cbr\u003e- soothes chronic, dry cough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- nourishes yin and moistens the Lung\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003egenerates body fluids and nourishes the Stomach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else you need to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use \u003cem\u003eP. odoratum\u003c\/em\u003e to moisten and nourish the joints as well. I do this by decocting it in water, adding equal parts burdock root and Bai shao. This forms the base of the tea, which I strain and then add to other herbs that specifically target the joints. This process adds a nourishing and healing quality to the medicine that is truly sublime... the point is that its use in your life is only limited by your own creativity-- so enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor making tea-- steep roughly 5-10 grams of dried herb per cup of hot water for a good 10-15 minutes... and don't be afraid to add other herbs to your brew\/porridge (e.g. burdock root and White Peony root to add provide liver support and add an element of detoxification support to your medicine). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medicine makers: Dosage recommendation is 10-15 grams in decoction; not recommended when there is stagnation present due to the accumulation of dampness in the Spleen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolygonatum Odoratum (Yu Zhu) premium raw herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52038020956472,"sku":null,"price":7.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/Single_Herb_Polygonatum_Odoratum.png?v=1781033150"},{"product_id":"prickly-ash-szechuan-sichuan-pepper-premium-raw-herb","title":"Prickly Ash (Szechuan\/Sichuan Pepper) | Premium Raw Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmount: 2oz \/ 57g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly Ash (Szechuan\/Sichuan Pepper), known as \u003cem\u003eHua jiao\u003c\/em\u003e in Chinese medicine, is the dried outer seed pod from an aromatic shrub in the citrus family known commonly as Szechuan pepper, which is native to China and now found throughout the temperate zones of China, Japan, the Himalayas and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb is commonly used in Asian cooking for the unique tart, peppery flavor and tingling mouth sensation it imparts... Its actions on the body are mainly warming and stimulating to the digestion (when it is sluggish and \"cold\"). This herb is also used internally to treat parasite infestations in the intestines (that are causing pain and vomiting) as well as externally to address parasitic skin infections that manifest in pruritis and eczema. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich concerns is it good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ sluggish digestion with bloating and dull pain\u003cbr\u003e✔ associated diarrhea (loose \u0026amp; watery type)\u003cbr\u003e✔ addresses internal parasites causing vomiting and pain; use externally for parasitic skin infections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- warms \u0026amp; stimulates sluggish digestion \u003cbr\u003e- addresses diarrhea (the loose, watery type)\u003cbr\u003e- addresses some parasites\u003cbr\u003e- adds a unique flavor to Asian culinary dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Warms the Middle \u003cem\u003eJiao\u003c\/em\u003e, stops pain, and relieves diarrhea\u003cbr\u003e- Kills parasites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor culinary uses, simply season a dish to taste, keeping in mind that this will make your dish hot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor (internal) medicinal use, 2-5 grams in decoction... this is a warming digestive herb generally added as an assistant to a larger digestive formula... For external use, you would simmer this amount of herb (by itself) in roughly 16oz. of water for 20-60 minutes, dip a cloth in the resulting liquid, and apply the cloth to in area affected by the skin parasites. Replace the compress at regular intervals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly Ash (Szechuan\/Sichuan Pepper) premium raw herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52038392348984,"sku":null,"price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/Single_Herb_Prickly_Ash.png?v=1781033148"},{"product_id":"processed-black-ginger-premium-raw-herb","title":"Processed Black Ginger| Premium Raw Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmount: 2oz \/ 57g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed Black Ginger is made by stir-frying dried ginger until the surface is slightly blackened. The resulting product is bitter, astringent, and warming to the interior of the body and is used in the practice of Chinese Medicine to warm the interior channels and stop uterine bleeding in cases of deficiency and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich concerns is it good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ uterine bleeding (\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ew\/low back pain and coldness in the lower abdomen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ post-partum hemorrhage (\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ew\/ fatigue, low energy, and cold limbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ other forms of chronic bleeding with other deficiency cold signs presenting\u003cbr\u003e✔ gently warming cold limbs, fingers, and toes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- addresses uterine bleeding from deficiency cold patterns\u003cbr\u003e- warms the interior of the body (affecting mainly digestion and metabolism)\u003cbr\u003e- warms the extremities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- warms the middle \u003cem\u003ejiao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003erestores depleted yang\u003cbr\u003e- warms the channels and stops bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else you need to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a warming herb and appropriate for use when the body needs to be warmed up and activated... if you are already running warm\/hot, this product is not for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its deep, earthy flavor, it is a versatile ingredient used in Asian cuisine (stir-frys, soups, sauces etc...). You could also make a traditional decoction in water by simmer 1 tsp of this herb in 16oz. of water for 20-60 minutes. 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It was (and still is) most commonly made into a tart, thirst quenching tea and traditionally used more \"medicinally\" for colds and sore throat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a simple tea, just pour a cup of boiling water over 2 tsp of the dried herb and let it steep for 15 minutes. This not only allows the tea to become suitably tart, but it also allows the various antioxidant compounds, vitamin C, and soothing mucilage to steep into the brew.... add some cane sugar, orange slices, and a little more water and you have a\u003cem\u003egua de Jamaica.\u003c\/em\u003e (as it's called in Mexico) or \u003cem\u003esorrel (\u003c\/em\u003eas it's called in the Caribbean islands\u003cem\u003e).... \u003c\/em\u003ealso\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eits high pectin content makes it a natural to turn into \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ejams, pies, sauces, and chutneys. This herb will also infuse nicely into honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus flower is cooling and sour in its energetics, which is why everyone makes it into a summertime tea. In terms of Chinese medicine, it \"cools summer heat\", quenching thirst and reviving the body from being stressed from too much direct sun or blazing heat. Also, It is both astringent \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e contains mucilage, which means that it builds up tissues that needs healing while also soothing and coating them with cooling moisture. I myself pair this herb with gotu kola (\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e) to provide a body with the raw materials it needs to synthesize collagen and help restore damaged connective tissue in the joints. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern research also strongly supports its traditional use for cardiovascular health, particularly in helping to manage mild high blood pressure and cholesterol\/LDL levels. 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