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2006 Catalogue
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#10010 Abutilon theophrasti, dong kui zi,velvet leaf, Malvaceae - Lovely annual with oval velvet green leaves and delicate yellow flowers; seed heads form dried star shape pods, invasive potential; dried seed pods are said to promote urination, increases lactation. Cultivated in fields and hillsides and distributed in most parts of China, grows to 2’ in full sun.
Plant = $4.00
#10020 Achillea sibirica, shi cao, alpine yarrow, Compositae - Collection original, fleshy leafed, low growing alpine perennial, white to pink flowers bloom in summer.; dried arieal part of plant is said to be used as an anti-fungal and reduces inflammation, relieve/reduces toxins, eases pain, recently used in Kunming, China to treat injured people after an earthquake. Grows in grasslands, hillsides, or in thickets and distributed mostly in Northern China.
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Plant = $8.00
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#10021Achillea wilsoniana, tu yi zhi hao, yarrow, Compositae/Asteraceae - Achillea wilsoniana, tu yi zhi hao, yarrow, Compositae/Asteraceae - Compact perennial stands 3- 4'; feathery serrated leaves bloomwhite flowers in summer, grows in well-drained soil in full sun; stalks are used in consulting the I Ching, said to be used medicinally for colds, menstrual and menopausal complaints, externally for wounds.
Plant = $5.00
#10030Achyranthes bidentata, huai niu xi, Ox knee, Amaranthaceae - Grows in disturbed areas along highways, cultivated on light loamy soil, inconspicuous flowers open on spikes; first described in Chinese texts in 200 AD; dried root used to invigorate blood, benefit joints, sore throats, hypertension, traumatic injury and rheumatic pain, treatment of gonorrhea, amenorrhea.
#10040Adenophora tracheloides, purple bell flower, Campanulaceae - Native to West China, perennial with an erect stem and purple-blue, bell-shaped flowers bloom in late summer; grow in rich, well drained soil in sun, likes to be moist; invasive potentical remove seed heads; Zone 4-8. Gan jie geng or sweet jie geng root sow is cold and used to moisten lungs, clear heat and relieve fire toxicity.
Plant = $6.00
#10050 Agastache rugosa, bei huo xiang, Korean mint, Lamiaceae/Labiatae - Aromatic, short-lived perennial, in my area zone 6 we grow it as an annual; attracts butterflies, stalk-like purple flower spikes bloom in summer, height 3- 4'; leaves and stems are said to improve appetite and relieve nausea, antibacterial, fresh/dried leaves and flowers used as a flavoring and delicious tea.
#10060 Agrimonia pilosa, xian he cao, hairy agrimony, Rosaceae - Tough, upright perennial with downy leaves and stems, lightly scented yellow flowers bloom in summer; grows 20" in rich loamy soil in sun to part shade, will tolerate dry conditions; harvested just before the flowers bloom the whole plant is said to be used for stomach problems, dysentery and due to its high content of vitamin K is used to control bleeding.
#10070 Allium tuberosum, jiu zi, Chinese chives, Liliaceae - Perennial cultivated widely as a vegetable, naturalized in South China; grow in rich, well-drained soil in sun, umbels of sweet-scented shoots, small white star shaped flowers appear in late summer; chopped leaves and flowers are added to salads, stir frys, omelets, light garlic flavor, seeds are said to improve kidney function.
#10080 Aloe vera, lu hui, Aloe, Liliaceae/Aloeaceae - Succulent herb with short stems forming dense clumps, grow in well-drained sandy soil in part shade and allow to dry between watering; said to act as a purgative, promotes bile flow, heals wounds and burns, antifungal, stops bleeding, sedative.
#10090 Alpina katsumadai, tsao tou kou, Katsumada's galangal, Zingiberaceae - First recorded in Ming i pieh lu as a superior herb; rhizomatous tropical perennial has erect stems and long linear leaves, large fragrant flowers are waxy white; grows in forests, grow in rich, well drained soil indoors or in Zone 11; dried mature seeds are said to strengthen spleen, warm stomach and control vomiting
Plant = $12.00
#10100 Angelica dahurica, bai zhi, angelica root, Umbelliferae - Perennial with umbrella shaped leaves that reach 4' on a hollow stem;grow in rich moist soil in sun or part shade; small delicate white flowers bloom in summer, attracts many beneficial insects; roots are said to open up nasal passages, headaches, toothaches, alleviates pain, reduces swelling and expels pus.
#10101 Angelica polymorpha, guai qin, turn celery, Umbelliferae - Large lacy oval perennial with purple tinged stems and wide graceful leaves, purple tinged white flowers bloom in summer; grow in well drained soil in sun or part shade, root is acrid/spicy, warm, moves qi and stops pain, warms digestive organs.
Plant = $7.00
#10102 Angelica pubescens, du huo, pubescent angelica root, Umbelliferae -Known as Riben du huo or Japanese du huo this plant grows in Sichuan, China; large tri-lobed leaves grow on 7' stalks, white flowers bloom in summer; grow in rich soil in part shade to shade; roots are said to be used to dispel wind-dampness and alleviates pain, wind-cold-damp painful obstruction in lower back and legs.
#10110 Arctium lappa, niu bang zi, great burdock, Compositae - Vigorous biennial grows naturally on roadsides but is also cultivated for culinary uses as well as medicinal; large alternate leaves on an erect stem grow 5' in moist, neutral soil in sun or part shade; young leaves are cleaned and cooked like celery, roots are eaten raw, cooked or in stir frys, seed is said to be used for the common cold, cough, headache, sore throat
#10120 Aristolochia trilobata, Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochiacea -Tropical evergreen twiner has dark green trilobed ovate leaves with light green and brown pitcher shaped flowers; grows in rich well- drained soil in sun in Zone 10-11 or in a tropical greenhouse, A. debilis and A. contorta are used in Chinese medicine.
Plant = $10.00
#10130 Artemisia annua, qing hao, sweet annie, Compositae/Asteraceae -The fragrance of this herb makes it a favorite; grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in sun, fast growing giant annual with tiny yellow flowers and feathery leaves; whole plant is said to be antibacterial and destroys malarial parasites, lowers fevers, checks bleeding.
#10131 Artemisia argyi, ai ye, mugwort leaf, Compositae/Asteraceae -Original plant material is from Guangxi, China; the scalloped leaves of this plant have a lighter green shade with small flowers that bloom in late summer, grows 4-6' in well-drained soil; in traditional Chinese medicine this species is the main material used to make moxa which is burned briefly over the skin to warm acupuncture points.
#10132 Artemisia gmelinii, Compositae - Unique hardy perennial with soft looking, fragrant, green-gray leaves; unlike most artemisia sp. it stays confined to the original planted area and can be shaped into a shrub; grow in well drained soil in sun or part shade.
#10133 Artemisia princeps, kui hao or wu yue ai, artemisia, Compositae/Asteraceae Perennial plant collected in Japan; grows 3-4' in well-drained soil in sun, leaves are scalloped and light green, small flowers bloom in summer; it is used as a substitute for A. argyi and is said to clear toxins, reduces swelling, stops bleeding, warms channels, dries dampness
#10134 Artemisia selengensis, luo hao, wormwood,Compositae/Asteraceae -Tall perennial stands 4-6'; grow in well-drained soil in sun;has delicate light green leaves, small flowers appear in late summer; the whole herb is said to be bitter, spicy, warm; lowers rising qi, opens channels and blockages with pain caused by fullness, post-partum illness, jaundice, internal injury with bleeding, external injuries, blood stasis with painful swelling .
#10135 Artemisia vulgaris, bei ai, Northern Ai Ye, Compositae - Bushy perennial that grows 4-5' in well-drained soil in sun, red-purple stems with dark green leaves, small red-brown flowers bloom in late summer; in traditional Chinese medicine this species is considered secondary after A. argyi; may be substituted and said to be used to warm acupuncture points, aromatic
#10140 Aster tataricus, zi wan, Tatarian aster, Compositae/Asteraceae - Tall perennial with large oblong leaves grows 5-6' in moist soil in sun or part shade, purple to blue daisy-like flowers bloom in late summer and fall, first mentioned in Chinese medical journals in AD 200; roots are said to help clear up infection, expectorant herb for the bronchial system.
#10150 Astragalus complanatus, sha yuan ji li, flattened milkvetch seed, Leguminosae - Original seed is from IMPLAD in Beijing; a hardy perennial that grows in well-drained sandy soil in sun; yellow pea flowers bloom in summer followed by long pods, height 10-16"; seeds are said to tonify liver and kidneys, brighten eyes, fortify yang and benefit essence.
#10151 Astragalus membranaceus, huang qi, milk vetch root, Leguminosae - Important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, this perennial grows in well-drained sandy soil in sun; harvest spring or fall when plants are 4 yrs. or older; yellow pea blooms appear in early summer followed by long pods up to 6", height and size 10-16 in.; roots are said to supplement qi of the digestive system and lungs, tonify the protective qi which can be thought of as comparable to the western idea of the humoral immune system and may help a person's resistance to external infections being "caught".
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