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Skullcap Root - Scutellaria baicalensis

Skullcap Root - Scutellaria baicalensis

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Aug 8th 2019

Nature’s Therapeutic HerbWhat is Skullcap? Where is it grown?Skullcap is a flowering perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family with beautiful tubular blue flowers that can be found growing on the grassy and sandy sea shores of Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. Skullcap is also known as Chinese Skullcap and Baikal Skullcap. In traditional Chinese medicine it is call Huang …
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The Amazing Medicinal Benefits of Yarrow Flower

The Amazing Medicinal Benefits of Yarrow Flower

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jul 11th 2019

Yarrow Flowers are packed with wonderful benefits. How does one decide where to begin with such a pleasant plant? It's a flower that's often used as a tea by herbalists and tea-fans alike. It's just packed to the petal with lots of great uses and benefits. It's been used in traditional medicinal cultures around the world, but especially by Native Americans. It's native to regions with a temperate …
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Discover Herb Infused Simple Syrups

Discover Herb Infused Simple Syrups

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 18th 2019

Summer is a perfect time for a tall cold drink. Whether you enjoy an iced tea, iced coffee, lemonade or a cocktail you can kick up the flavors and health benefits by adding an herbal simple sugar. Simple syrups are easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. Add them to your favorite beverages, fruit salads, over ice cream, brush them in between layers of cake or add to tonic or …
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Why You Should Be Using Bulk Herbs

Why You Should Be Using Bulk Herbs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 3rd 2019

Medicinal herbs are a wonderful way to help your body work to naturally improve your health. Herbal products come in a variety of forms such as capsules, teas, supplements, loose herbs and powders. While all these forms have their advantages, loose herbs and powders give you more options for use.You may have seen cut and powdered herbs sold in 1-ounce packages. The problem with this is whe …
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