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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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Back to School – The Germ Season Begins!

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Aug 4th 2016

It’s that time of year again! School will be starting soon! The kids are excited to get new school supplies and clothes. They are excited to see their friends and start a new grade. As a parent the start of the school year means something different to me. For me it’s signals the beginning of “Germ Season”.Germ season begins with the first day of school and runs through the winter months. …
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