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Part Used: Fruiting body
Habitat: Cordyceps mushrooms grows wild on the Himalayan Plateau
This mushroom has a long history of use in Chinese herbalism. It is considered a great tonic
for building physical strength and endurance. There is a substance in cordyceps which dilates
the lung’s airways, providing more oxygen to the blood. For this fact it is very popular with
athletes. This healing mushroom is also used to treat asthma, cough and bronchitis. It
possesses anti-inflammatory properties and has the ability to relax the bronchial walls. It’s a
great immune system booster as well.
Dandelion:
Scientific Name: Taraxacum officinale
Common Names: Lion’s tooth, blowball, fairy clock, wetweed, priests Crown
Family: Asteraceae
Part Used: Leaves, flowers, root
Habitat: Dandelion is native to Europe and Asia but grow all over the world
The dandelion was in use as far back as ancient China for its medicinal properties. It was
used as a potent diuretic and detoxifying herb. Other common uses of this plant were to treat
breast inflammation, digestive disorders, and appendicitis to stimulate milk flow. European
herbalists used dandelion as a remedy for eye problems, diarrhea, diabetes and fever.
Gynostemma:
Scientific Name: Gynostemma Pentaphyllum
Common Names: Jiaogulan, southern ginseng, miracle herb, longevity herb, miracle tea, Jiao
Gu Lan
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Part Used: Leaves
Habitat: Gynostemma is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam
Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) is an adaptogen. It can bring you body into a state of balance. This
herb is great for increasing strength and protecting the body and mind against stress.