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Mushrooms are small living organisms that look sort of like small umbrellas. Athough they may look somewhat similar to plants, they are not technically classified as such. There are over 3,000 types of mushrooms currently known, classified as fungi. Medicinal mushrooms and fungi have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicines. "There are at least 270 species of mushroom th …

I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes and spices.   I can travel the world in a meal! I can visit Africa when I cook with coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, turmeric and cinnamon. Or visit Brazil if I use some allspice, chili peppers, paprika, ginger, garlic, onion and coriander. Spices add a lot to how we experience the world, through both food and our sense of …

It’s gardening time again! I love this time of year! Choosing seeds and plants; then deciding where to plant them. My inner child, landscaper and farmer all collide together! This year I have cut back a bit. The soil in my tomato patch needs some rotation so I’m planting some flowers and bush snap beans instead. I thought I’d try a few tomato plants in pots this year. That is a …

Once you receive your premium herbs from 1st Chinese Herbs, it is important that you know how to properly store herbs in order to maintain their freshness. Storing your herbs properly can vastly improve their sustained potency over time and their shelf-life. If at all possible, we recommend storing them in glass jars.Here are some herb-storing tips: Use an air-tight glass storage jar instead of a …