Chinese and Vietnamese Herbal Healing Plants from around the world


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CM102 Huang Qi ( Astragalus )
A sprawling perennial legume, with pea like flowers. Strengthens the vital energy "Qi" in Chinese. Stimulates the immune system and is often used together with ginseng.
  Package of 10 seeds $1.95

CM104 She-Gan ( Belamcanda chinensis )
An iris with 2" deep orange star-like flowers with orange specks. A perennial plant that is very easy to grow. Used to treat hoarseness, sore throats, bronchitis and wheezing.
  Package of 5 seeds $1.95

CM109 Jie-Geng ( Platycodon grandiflora )
A hardy perennial featuring star-shaped, blue-violet flowers. Blooms all summer long. A very beautiful vining plant whose edible root has been used in Korean cuisine and to treat ailments of the lung including bronchitis, laryngitis, pleurisy, chest pain and tonsillitis.
  Package of 10 seeds $1.95

CM112 Hun Que ( Ocimum horapha )
A variety of basil from Thailand with a delicious spicy anise-clove scent that is much used for cooking in the Orient. The leaves of the plant aid in digestion and stimulate the bowels to a small degree.
  Package of 50 seeds $1.95

CM122 Tulsi ( Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum )
Also known as Kaprao in Thailand, this is the famous holy basil used since biblical times. Has a somewhat musky-fruity scent and is good for cooking and salads. Medicinal qualities are aromatic and warming, benefits digestion and is often used to make a tonic.
  Package of 50-100 seeds 1.95

CM124 Haung-Qin ( Scutellaria baicalensis )
A very easy to grow perennial that grows to about 15 inches and bears loads of beautiful purple flowers. Used in Chinese medicine to expel heat, purge fever, stop bleeding, and to detoxify poisons.
  Package of 20 seeds $1.95

CM130 Ji-Guan Hua ( Celosia cristata )
Also known as cockscomb, this is a stunning annual that features huge velvet-scarlet flower heads. An easy to grow plant that belongs in every flower bed, it will reach up to 3 ft. tall. The seeds and the flowers of the plant have been used as a mild aphrodisiac, blood diseases, and urinary tract infections.
  Package of 50 seeds $1.95

CM141 Huang-Jing-Zi ( Vitex agnus-castus )
A graceful shrub with beautiful blue to lilac flowers that can be grown inside in tubs. Outside it will reach 10 ft. or so, inside only 3 ft. The purple black berries are the part that are used medicinally. It is said to regulate hormones, promote lactation and relieve pain and spasms.
  Package of 20 seeds $1.95

CM201 Dang-Shen ( Codonopsis pilosula )
Throughout the world, this widely used herb is also called "poor man's ginseng as it is used to invigorate vital energy and is good for the blood. A climbing plant that should be trellised. Beautiful bell shaped flowers that are yellow to olive green with purple veins. Harvest roots when 3-4 years old.
  Package of 25 seeds $1.95

CM307 Jiu-Zi ( Allium tuberosum )
Known as Oriental Garlic, this allium produces garlic flavored onion like leaves that are great for cooking and salads. Used in Chinese medicine to warm the kidneys and stomach, to treat urinary problems, impotence and back problems.
  Package of 50 seeds $1.95

CM317 Ai Ye ( Artemisia Vulgaris )
Considered a woman's herb, a tonic is made to balance menstrual and menopausal problems. Also said to stimulate and improve memory of dreams and is often used in dream pillows. Grows to an attractive, bushy plant about 18" tall.
  Package of 100 seeds $1.95

CM355 Da-Huang ( Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum )
Also known as Chinese Rhubarb, this plant is used to improve digestion, stimulate the uterus and is used as a laxative. Leaves are toxic.
  Package of 20 seeds $1.95

CM372 Di-Yu ( Sanguisoba minor )
A great salad green as well as a medicinal herb. Long used by Chinese to stop wounds from bleeding.
  Package of 100 seeds $1.95

CM444 Zi-Su-Zi ( Perilla frutescens )
A most unusual herb with the flavor of cumin and a hint of cinnamon. Much used in oriental dishes as a salad and cooking green.
  Package of 100 or more seeds $1.95

CM460 Qing-Ho ( Artemisia )
Known as Sweet Annie in the US, this herb has long been used to treat malaria.
  Package of 50 seeds $1.95