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Reishi mushroom is a hard woody mushroom that has a shiny finish.
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Much has been written about the power, the glory, the magnificence of reishi mushroom. One classic text (Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing) says:
Long term consumption [of ling zhi] will lighten the body and prevent aging, extend one’s life, and [make one an] immortal.
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Astragalus root is all about immunity, but that includes skin functions too.
Notes: This formula’s name suggests that, like a screen door, good air can pass through, but insects remain outside. This formula isn’t about repelling insects exactly, but it is about forming a screen to keep out other problems carried by the wind.
It also promotes appropriate skin functions such as sweating. If you sweat inappropriately, and have more than four colds or flus per year, this is a great formula for you. More… »
The lovely "mum" is a popular and delicious cooling herb.
Cang Er Zi is nature's Dristan
This formula contains three ingredients that are very aromatic and open the nose and sinuses.
The fourth herb is aromatic too, but minty too. After all, it is mint.
This formula would be better in powdered form than capsules. It is very aromatic and thus much better therapeutically to taste than to hide in capsules. Think of it as a cup of Vick’s Mentholatum tea.
If this formula is being considered in the treatment of a sinus headache, you may also want to look at another formula that is used for stuffy nose headaches due to the common cold. It is called Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San.
Chuan Xiong root has a heady aroma that clears the head.
Astragalus helps the body excrete fluids for swollen tissues.
Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, bone health
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Honeysuckle flower - so pretty - but tough on infections!
