Herbal Information for Teasel Root in Powder Form

Common Name: Teasel Root

Botanical Name: Dipsacus asper radix

Channels / Meridians: Kidney, Liver

Pin Yin Name:  Xu Duan

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: 500 grams  (1.1 pounds)

Form:  Powder

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand:  Plum Flower

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

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Benefits of Teasel Root

Teasel Root is native to Japan and China. It is an erect and stout herb, with lots of compact white flowers, but the root is the interesting part for Chinese medicine. 

• Benefits the Skeletal System
• Aids the Liver Function
• Supports the Urinary System
• Stimulant to the Nervous System
• Promotes Circulation of Blood
• Benefits Bones and Tendons.

Product Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Warm

Naturally Occurring Components:   Ethylproprionate, 2-Methyl-3-propyl-trans-oxirane, Toluene, Diisobutyl ether, alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene, 2, 4-Dimethyl-2, 3-heptadien-5-yne, Phenol, 1, 3, 3, -trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo octane, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethemyl)-(S)-cyclohexene, 2-methyl-phenol, 3-methyl-phenol, 4-methyl-phenol,1, 2-dimethoxyl-benzene, 2, 4-dimethyl-phenol, Naphthalene, 4-methyl-l-(1-methyl ethyl)-(R)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol, 4-ethyl-1, 3-benzenediol, a, a, 4-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methano14-deceylresorcinol, 3-ethyl-5-methyl-phenol, 2, ethyl-04-methyl-phenol, 4ethyl-2-methoxy-phenol, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-phenol, 4-Cyclopentene-1, 3-dione 4-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-, Bicyclo2 2 oct -2-ene, 2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyacetophenone, Dibenzofuran, 2, 6-bis (1, 1-dimethyl ethyl}-4-methyl-phenol

More information on Teasel root is found in S. Buhner's Book "Healing Lyme Disease"

Warnings: Teasel root may cause nervousness. This is due to Teasel root inviting the Lyme bacteria into the bloodstream, where the body can then detox and the immune system can go to work, you may experience undesirable effects during treatment known as a Herx reaction.

Seek professional advise before using this herb, as the side affects can be severe. 

Product Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Warm

Popular Herbal Combinations for Xu Duan

• Morinda Root + Xu Duan
• Mugwort + Xu Duan
• Acanthopanax Root Bark + Xu Duan
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About Plum Flower Quality Herbs

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

• Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
• Free from Chlorine
• Manufactured without the use of sulphur
• Preservative Free
• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
• Aluminum Phosphate free
• Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
• Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
• Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
• Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
• No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
• We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
• 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

 References:  http://www.tiredoflyme.com/teasel-root.html

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