What is the difference between Herb Powders and Herb Extract Powders?
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Oct 17th 2016
There is a lot of confusion about the different types of
herbal powders available. I am sure you have seen these terms: herb powder, full
spectrum herb extract powder and standardized herb extract powder. While these are all herb powders, they are
very different. What are they? How are they different?Herb PowderAn herb powder is an herb that is dried and made into a powder. The chemi
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Making an Eye Wash using Stephania Root Slices
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Oct 14th 2016
How to Make an Eye Wash with Stephania Root Sliced Simple Steps in making an eye wash, which is talked about in Healing Lyme Disease by S. BuhnerPlace 16 oz. of water into a 2 quart pot and bring to a boil. It is best to use chlorine free water.Once
the water is at a full boil add the Stephania root to the water (2
ounces - about two pieces the size of a 50 cent piece). Reduce heat to me
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How Reishi Mushrooms Helped Me
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Sep 15th 2016
Reishi Mushrooms, also called Red Reishi Mushrooms, or Ling Zhi as they are known by their pin yin name are a kidney shaped fungus that has a red to a
reddish brown color cap and brown pores on the underside with a woody or corky texture. It does not have gills on the underside like button
mushrooms. In nature, it grows on
hardwood trees such as maple, oak and elm
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Herbal Holiday Gifts - Herbal Bath & Foot Soak Bags - Part 1
Aug 22nd 2016
The holidays
are only a few months away. Now is the
time to start thinking about gifts, especially if you like to make them
yourself. Herbal gifts are great
ideas. I know I always enjoy receiving
them. Best of all they are easy to make
and you can personalize them for each person on your list!Today, I am
going to talk about bath and foot soaks.
There is something luxurious about soaki
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