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#10170 Belamcanda chinensis, she gan, blackberry lily, Iridaceae - Beautiful perennial with branched stems that reach a height of 2-4', blooms are tiger spotted and star-shaped in a deep orange-red followed by shiny black seeds; grow in well-drained, sandy humus-rich soil in full sun, rhizomes are said to soothe throat coughs with chest distress, as a poultice for twisted ankles and some types of skin ailments .

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Plant = $6.00

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#10180 Bletilla striata, bai ji, Hyachinth orchid, Orchidaceae- Terrestrial orchid with leafy stems growing from tuberous rhizomes, light lavender flowers lined by deep purple ridges. Hardy to Zone 6 with protection. Rhizomes are said to restrain leakage of blood, stops bleeding, especially useful for non-healing ulcers. Bletilla striata varigata is also available for $17.00

Plant = $10.00

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#10190 Brucea javanica, ya dan zi, kusam seeds, Simarubaceae - Tender evergreen deciduous shrub with velvety branches that are poisonous; original seeds come from Guangxi B.G., grow in well- drained soil in sun or part shade, minimum 56-64 degrees, small purple 4-petaled flowers appear in summer, first recorded in Chinese medicine in AD 720; seeds are said to lower fever, effective against a wide range of pathogens, amebic dysentery, externally for warts and corns, seldom seen in cultivation; limited supply.

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#10200 Bupleurum chinense, chai hu, sickle-leaved hare's ear,Umbelliferae/Apiaceae - Slender perennial herb; glabrous and yellowish in overall color, leaves alternate; original seed from IMPLAD; grow in well-drained soil in full sun, tiny yellow flowers bloom July-October; root is said to be used internally for malaria, fever, abdominal bloating, common and major use is to help the flow of qi when there is liver qi stagnation and to help the gall bladder to function better .

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Plant = $8.00

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