Chinese tonic herbs by Ron Teeguarden

Author:Ron Teeguarden
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Materia medica, Vegetable -- China., Herbs -- Therapeutic use., Medicine, Chinese.
Publisher: International Book Distributors
Published: 1985-03-13T16:00:00+00:00

Tang Kuci #87

and relax cardiac muscle. It has been demonstrated that Angelicae sinensis has bacteriacidal action against such bacteria as Bacillus Dysenteriae and Staphylococcus. Extracts of this herb have been show in vitro and in vivo antiviral and antifungal activity. It is known to stabilize blood sugar levels, and is used by both Eastern and Western-style physicians in the Orient to treat all symptoms of menopause.

Preparation and Dosage: Tang Kuei, like ginseng, may be consumed raw or cooked, alone or in combination with other herbs.

To eat it raw, as a blood purifier, steam slightly (for just a few minutes) to soften and slice into pieces the thickness of a penny. Allow these to dry in a flat basket in a warm dry place not in direct sunlight. When dry (usually around 24 hours), put in a dark jar to store. Eat a piece or two each day. The taste of Tang Kuei raw is definitely palatable, though it will take a few days before you actually start liking it. However, most people who eat raw Tang Kuei do acquire a real liking for its unique flavor and become quite attached to their Tang Kuei routine.

Tang Kuei is a main component (25%) of a very famous and widely used commercial tonic called “Shou Wu Chih” which also contains several other famous tonics. It is a superb blood tonic, beneficial to the circulatory and reproductive systems. It comes in liquid form, the highly concentrated extract of several great tonic herbs. This is taken by adding one tablespoon (or more if so desired) of “Shou Wu Chih” to a cup of boiling water, letting it steep for five minutes and

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