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Journal Entry
on March 13, 2005
Latin: Scutellaria laterifolia
WHAT IT DOES: Scullcap is bitter in taste and cooling in action. It calms the nerves.
RATING: Silver, as not everyone needs to be calmed
SAFETY ISSUES: None known with actual plant. Misidentification with another plant, germander, has been an issue.
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Journal Entry
on March 13, 2005
<>Latin: Scutellaria laterifolia
WHAT IT DOES: Scullcap is bitter in taste and cooling in action. It soothes and calms the nerves.
RATING: Silver, as not everyone needs to be calmed
SAFETY ISSUES: None known with actual plant. Misidentification with another plant, germander , has been a ...
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Journal Entry
on February 20, 2005
Latin: Ganoderma lucidum
Chinese: Ling zhi
English: Spirit plant
WHAT IT DOES: The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is sweet in taste and neutral to slightly warming in action. It calms the spirit, soothes nerve irritation; strengthens immunity; slows aging; strengthens the heart, lungs and liver ...
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Journal Entry
on February 9, 2005
Latin: Poria cocos
Chinese: Fu ling
WHAT IT DOES: Poria mushroom,actually the sclerotium (hardened mass enveloping the mushroom), isbland and sweet in taste, and neutral in action. It promotesfluid discharge and strengthens digestion.
RATING: Silver
SAFETY ISSUES: None known. Us ...
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Journal Entry
on February 20, 2005
Latin: Ganoderma lucidum
Chinese: Ling zhi
English: Spirit plant
WHAT IT DOES: The fruiting bodyof reishi mushroom is sweet in taste and neutral to slightly warming inaction. It calms the spirit, soothes nerve irritation;strengthens immunity; slows aging; strengthens the heart, lungs andliver ...
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Journal Entry
on April 16, 2005
In TAM and TCM medical theory, the Qi (or Prana) increases when thereis mind-body harmony. Conversely, signs of Qi deficiency includemuscle weakness, slow pulse, mental confusion, digestive disturbances,immune system weakness and mood disorders. Properly prescribedtonic herbs such as ast ...
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Journal Entry
on December 24, 2004
Latin: Convolvulus spp., Withania somnifera
Sanskrit: Ashwagandha
WHAT IT DOES: Ashwagandha root is bitter in taste, warming in action, and a strong rasayana tonic for longevity. It calms and strengthens the nervous system (Vata); reduces stress; strengthens immunity and vitality; supports adrena ...
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Journal Entry
on April 16, 2005
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD) are clinical names for symptoms typically related toproblems with attention. These conditions appear most frequentlyin school-age children, although they can affect people at anyage. People suffering from ...
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Journal Entry
on December 24, 2004
Latin: Panax quinquefolium
Chinese: Xi yang shen
WHAT IT DOES: American ginsengroot is sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and cooling inaction. It is an adaptogenic (balancing) tonic that nourishes,moistens and cools the body; strengthens the lungs; reduces weaknessand fatigue; and strengthe ...
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Journal Entry
on December 24, 2004
Latin: Panax quinquefolium
Chinese: Xi yang shen
WHAT IT DOES: American ginseng root is sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and cooling in action. It is an adaptogenic (balancing) tonic that nourishes, moistens and cools the body; strengthens the lungs; reduces weakness and fatigue; and strengthe ...