#21190 Achillea sibirica, shi cao, alpine yarrow, Compositae - Collection original from China, this fleshy leafed perennial has been slow to grow but well worth the wait; white blooms are small and delicate and flower in summer; above ground 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.

Plant = $5.00

Seed = $3.00

#20020 Achillea wilsoniana, tu yi zhi hao, yarrow, Compositae/Asteraceae - Originally collected in Western China this compact perennial stands 3- 4'; feathery leaves with delicate white flowers bloom in summer, grows in well-drained soil in full sun; stalks are used in consulting the I Ching, said to be used medically for colds, menstrual and menopausal complaints, externally for wounds. Prolonged use may cause allergic rashes, also listed as poisonous.

Plant = $4.00

Seed = $3.00

#21110 Adenophora tracheloides, purple bell flower Campanulaceae -Native to West China this handsome perennial has an erect stem and purple-blue cup-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer; grow in rich, well drained soil in sun, likes to be moist; remove seed heads to keep from becoming invasive; elegant along a border and hardy to Zone 4. Gan jie geng or sweet jie geng, is cold and used to moisten lungs, clear heat and relieve fire toxicity.

Plant = $5.00

#20040 Agastache rugosa, bei huo xiang, Korean mint, Lamiaceae/Labiatae - Aromatic plant that attracts honey bees and butterflies, grow in well- drained soil in sun, does not like to stay too dry. I grow it as an annual but in some places like San Francisco and Chengdu, China it is a long- lived perennial; stalk-like purple flowers bloom in summer, height 3- 4'; leaves and stems are said to improve appetite and relieve nausea, antibacterial.

Plant = $4.25

Seed = $3.00

#21330 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 well-drained soil in sun and 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.

Plant = $5.00

Seed = $3.00

 #20050 Allium tuberosum, jiu zi, Chinese chives,Liliaceae - Delightful and delicate looking perennial; 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.

Plant = $3.50

  #20060 Aloe vera, lu hui, Aloe, Liliaceae/Aloeaceae - An all time favorite! Grow this tender perennial 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.

 Plant = $3.00

#20070 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.

 Plant = $4.50

 #21310 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.

Plant = $5.00

#21010 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 = $4.50

#20990 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.

Plant = $5.00

#21180 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.

Plant = $4.50

#20100 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.

Plant = $4.00

#20120 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.

Plant = $4.50

#20130 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.

Plant = $5.00

 Seed = $3.00

#21370 Banisteriopsis caapi, soul vine/ayahuasca, Malpighiaceae - This striking tropical vine has a long history of use and importance in various ceremonies led by tribal shamans and ayahuasqueros; liana with opposite leaves, pink but usually yellow flowers bloom in clusters; grow in rich soil in part shade; in the Amazon region it is used as a cure all for many kinds of medical problems including as a laxative and emetic.

Plant = $35.00

#20150 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 .

Plant = $4.25

 #21400 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 said to restrain leakage of blood, stops bleeding, especially useful for non-healing ulcers.

Plant = $8.00

#20180 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

Plant = $4.75

Seed = $3.00

#21130 Cassia occidentalis, huai tou, coffee senna, Leguminosae - This showy tropical plant was first recorded in Chui huang pen tsao; stems are erect and leaves are pinnate with fragrant yellow flowers; grow in a tropical greenhouse in rich, well drained soil in sun or in Zone 10-11; seed in said to used to cleans lungs, regulates stomach, disperses swelling, removes toxins, clears vision.

Plant = $5.00

Seed = $3.00

#21140 Cassia surattensis, scrambled eggs, Leguminosae - Elegant tall shrub or tall tree, leaflets in 6-9 pairs on angular shoots, clusters of yellow flowers bloom in fall and form flat pod containing seed: grow in rich well-drained soil in tropical greenhouse or in Zones 9-10; said to be used in the treatment of venereal disease.

Plant = $5.00

#20980 Catharanthus roseus, chang chun hua, Madagascar periwinkle,Apocynaceae - In China it is called long--lasting spring flower, an attractive, erect, compact tender perennial with smooth oval leaves and pretty flat- petaled pink flowers that bloom all summer; grows 24" in moist, well-drained soil in sun; contains over 75 alkaloids, toxic in isolation but valuable in the treatment of leukemia, especially in children; also said to be useful for high blood pressure and associated liver yang rising symptoms, calms the spirit.

Plant = $3.75

#20200 Celosia argentea, qing xiang zi, celosia seed, Amaranthaceae -This compact annual has narrow leaves that stagger up the stem to form a dense, showy, pink-tipped bloom that lasts all summer into fall; grow in rich soil with plenty of moisture in full sun: fresh flowers are eaten as a vegetable in China and seeds are said to clear vision, benefits eyes, cataracts.

Plant = $3.25

Seed = $3.00

#20210 Celosia cristata, ji guan hua, cockscomb, Amaranthaceae - Rich, dark, red-crested blooms make up the most outstanding feature of this plant, an annual, it grows in rich soil in full sun, keep slightly moist; flowers are said to treat hemorrhoids, diarrhea, bleeding, blood diseases, urinary tract infections, may be an aphrodisiac.

Plant = $3.50

Seed = $3.00

#20250 Chrysanthemum morifolium, ju hua, chrysanthemum, Compositae - Also known as florist's chrysanthemum, the original plant was collected in Guangxi; grow this perennial in rich, well-drained soil in sun, branches are rambling and form a small bush, flowers are white and bloom in late summer; the flowers are used to make a delicious chrysanthemum tea, aromatic and said to clear liver and brighten eyes.

Plant = $5.00

#21390 Chrysanthemum zawadskii var. latiloba, shan ye ju, mountain wild chrysanthemum, Compositae - Best described by it's distinctive gray green leaves this perennial is compact, soft purple flowers bloom in summer and fall; grow in neutral soil in sun; flowers are said to clear heat and relieves toxins, treats warm heat diseases.

Plant = $5.00

#21020 Clerodendrum bungei, chou mu dan, stinking/smelly Moutan,Verbenaceae - Perennial upright bush has large dark-green leaves and thin stems, fragrant clusters of pink-red flowers bloom from June - Sept., flowers turn to black seed berries, grow in rich well- drained soil in part sun; roots and leaves are used to dispel wind and eliminate dampness, relieve toxins, break up blood stasis, roots are used for wind-damp joint pain, injuries from falls.

Plant = $10.00

#20270 Cnidium monnieri, she chuang zi, cnidium seed, Umbelliferae - Resembles Queen Ann's lace with it's soft feathery leaves; this hardy perennial grows in well-drained neutral soil in sun, small white flowers bloom in summer; seeds are said to stop itching, kill parasites, scabies and ringworm, also has the function of tonifying the kidney yang.

Plant = $3.25

Seed = $3.00

#21080 Codonopsis pilosula, dang shen, codonopsis root, Campanulaceae - Twining perennial herb with broadly ovate leaves, bell shaped flowers are yellowish-green with violet streaks and bloom in late summer; grow in well-drained soil in part sun using a trellis or support, roots are said to tonify the qi, for poor appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting.

Plant = $5.00

Seed - $3.00

#21410 Cynoglossum amabile, Chinese forget-me-not, Boraginaceae - Upright bushy annual or biennial with lance shaped gray-green leaves, exquisite pure sky blue flowers bloom in summer, a garden standout.

Plant = $4.00