[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

Our body can live with an acceptable level of toxicity without much harm done. When the threshold of toxicity is exceeded, problems will arise, ranging from a minor skin rash to a serious one like cancer. However, it’s difficult to know where the threshold is until something happens.

Toxic substances are absorbed into our body through the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the general environment we are exposed to everyday. Most toxins are not fatal because the amounts absorbed are usually small. Furthermore, our body is constantly cleansing them out to keep the accumulation in check.

The prescription given here is not strong enough to cure serious diseases like cancer all by itself. Moreover, no Chinese herbs are substance specific, that is, they are not known to be able to eliminate specific toxins or chemicals from the body. However, this prescription is good for regular use as a general cleansing treatment, or as a way to keep the toxicity level in the body well below threshold.

This prescription should achieve three things: cleanse the blood, assist the liver in its cleansing function, and assist the kidneys in expelling toxins via urination. The following herbs are used:
1) Cleanse blood
Sheng Di Huang 生地黃
Bai Hua She Cao 白花蛇草
Xian He Cao 仙鶴草
Chuan Xin Lian 穿心蓮
2) Assist liver in cleansing
Huang Qin 黃芩
Jin Ying Hua 金銀花
Chai Hu 柴胡
Bai Shao 白勺
3) Assist kidneys in cleansing
Chuan Lian Zi 穿楝子
Jin Qian Cao 金錢草
Ze Xie 澤瀉
Xu Duan 續斷
A total of 12 herbs are recommended.

Please go to www.herbsandtea.com for further information.
Raw herbs or capsules can be tailor-made for your special conditions.

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Pumpkin Vendhaya Kulambu
INGREDIENTS
Yellow Pumpkin (Diced) – 200 gms
Onion (Diced) – 1
Tomato (Diced) – 1
Garlic – 5 Flakes
Fenugreek – 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 Tsp
Thuar Dhal Cooked – 2 1/2 Tblsp
Tamarind Paste – 1 Tsp
Salt – As Required
Red Chillies – 2
Green Chillies – 1
Sesame Oil – 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/4 Tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Tsp
Curry Leaves – 1 Spring
Asafoetida – 2 Pinches

METHOD
1. Dice pumpkin. Cook in diluted tamarind extract.
2. Cook thuar dhal in pressure cooker with turmeric powder in a container.
3. Place another container on top and keep fenugreek, garlic, red and green chillies, onion, tomato and enough water. Cook for 4 whistles.
4. Mash fenugreek along with cooked onion, tomato using a pestle.
5. Add to cooked pumpkin along with salt, mashed thuar dhal.
6. Boil till thick. Heat sesame oil, add seasonings, allow to sprinkle and pour over Kulambu. Serve with cooked rice.