Best Chinese herbs index (Q - Z)All-time Chinese healing herbal remediesFollowing Chinese herbs index lists the most revered Chinese healing herbs starting with letters Q - Z.
When using the following Chinese herbal remedies it is best to follow an herbalists’ or manufacturers’ directions.
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Raspberry was used interchangeably with blackberry by the Ancient Chinese. Their leaves were used to help wounds heal & to stem diarrhea.
Research shows raspberry leaves ease the pains of pregnancy by relaxing the uterus. Raspberry helps morning sickness & issues with the uterus and lower risk of miscarriage.
Raspberry’s high tannin content also relieves diarrhea. Additionally, raspberry is rich in antioxidants and so it can prevent processes that lead to heart disease, degenerative problems & cancer.
In particular, raspberry addresses several disorders involving the eyes. Raspberry could prevent or improve cataracts, diabetic retinopathy & macular degeneration.
Raspberry may also be helpful to diabetics as it seems to reduce blood sugar.
The best way to get raspberry’s healing properties is to just eat the whole berry. Enjoy fresh, canned, preserved or frozen. For diarrhea & ease of pregnancy, make a tea from raspberry leaves. Drink several cups daily. For tinctures, ½ - 1 tsp, 3x daily.
Raspberry is one of the remedies in our Chinese herbs index that is very safe for virtually all populations.
Research suggests red clover may help prevent cancer & fight heart disease. It may also help reduce hot flashes for menopausal women. Finally, red clover may also be anti-bacterial which explains why it was traditionally used to treat tuberculosis.
You can take red clover as a tea, steeped 10 - 15 minutes, several cups a day. As a tincture, take 1 tsp 3 - 4x daily.
Red clover is generally safe but its phytoestrogen content dictates that persons suffering from conditions that depend on estrogen for initiation & exacerbation should avoid it. Conditions include breast & gynecological tumors, blood clots, heart disease, stroke, blood clots, blood vessel inflammation. Pregnant or nursing women should also avoid red clover.
Reishi mushrooms, one of the most revered Chinese healing herbs, having been highly valued for thousands of years.
Reishi fights cancer, especially of the prostate gland & breasts.
It boosts the immune system. That alone assures reishi aids overall health & longevity.
Eating mushrooms in various dishes is one way to get reishi’s benefits. Another is to simply buy commercial preparations from reputable manufacturers & take as directed.
Rhubarb was used by the Ancient Chinese to treat cuts & burns. Larger amounts were used to relieve constipation.
Studies show rhubarb relieves diarrhea. Larger amounts of the stalk ease constipation. Use rhubarb for constipation as a last resort because it very powerful. Research also suggests that rhubarb stimulates uterine contractions and so can promote menstruation.
For diarrhea make a tea from powdered rhubarb root, ½ tsp per cup, taking periodic sips throughout the day, up to 1 cup daily. For constipation, make the tea stronger, adding 1 tsp of powdered root per cup, sipping throughout the day. Rhubarb tea is very bitter so sweeten or combine it with pleasanter liquids. As a tincture take ½ tsp daily for diarrhea, 1 tsp for constipation.
As a laxative, rhubarb should not be used of you have serious intestinal disorders, are pregnant or nursing. Do not be used for more than 2 weeks. Rhubarb leaves are poisonous. DO NOT CONSUME, EVER! After eating rhubarb, your urine may come out bright yellow or red. That’s normal & harmless.
Rosemary was part of a drink the Chinese used for headache, indigestion, insomnia & malaria.
Studies show this Chinese herbal remedy can help prevent food poisoning by acting as a preservative similar to BHA & BHT. The same properties make rosemary a great infection fighter. In a pinch, press fresh, crushed leaves into a wound until you can properly wash & treat wound.
Rosemary relieves nasal & chest congestion.
Rosemary also eases digestion because it relaxes relevant smooth muscles.
Finally, its high antioxidant levels may make rosemary effective in fighting heart disease & cancer.
Rosemary can be taken as a tea. Use a tsp of crushed rosemary per cup of tea, steep for 15 minutes, drink 2 - 3 cups a day. As a tincture, take up ½ tsp, up to 3x daily.
Suggested amounts of crushed herb is safe. However, even small amounts of rosemary oil can cause discomfort. Larger doses of it is poisonous.
Sage was introduced 500 years ago to the Chinese by the Dutch. One of the remedies in this Chinese herbs index that is held in high regard & is used to treat various mental ills, gastrointestinal problems & female issues.
Research shows sage to have an unusual effect. It reduces perspiration. That makes it uniquely valuable in treating fever & dehydration.
Adding sage to foods also helps prevent food spoilage. Add it to foods you tote to your next picnic.
Sage helps relax smooth muscles so is good for digestive complaints. Its tannin content make it a natural for treating canker sores & sore throat.
Studies also suggest that sage reduces blood sugar making it valuable in managing diabetes.
Crushed fresh sage leaves can be pressed into wounds or cuts until you get home. For indigestion, blood sugar or as a mouth wash, make a tea using a couple of tsps dried leaves per cup. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, prep to taste.
Saw palmetto is not one of the native Chinese healing herbs. Chinese doctors are starting to use saw palmetto to treat prostate cancer. Generally, the Western world use saw palmetto for prostate enlargement. Buy saw palmetto from reputable manufacturer & follow package directions.
Scullcap is one of the Chinese herbal remedies in use for hundreds of years. Specifically, the use of Asian scullcap (scutellaria baicalensis) has been used as a tranquilizer & to manage convulsions. It is used now for a variety of conditions including viral & bacterial infections, fever & hypertension.
Research in Russia & Europe has confirmed its effect to sedate & tranquilize. It may also be effective against inflammation, cholesterol & hepatitis.
Soy products reduce bad cholesterol & relieve hot flashes without increasing risk of breast tumors like chemical phytoestrogens do.
In fact, soy consumption have been linked with reduced breast cancer risk. Soy also increases bone density making it a great first line of defense against osteoporosis.
Some evidence suggests soy prevents colon & prostate cancer.
Other beans contain some of soy’s beneficial compounds but soy is especially rich in these healthful ingredients.
Soy consumption is quite safe. Pass the tofu!
Tea is consumed avidly by the Chinese & far from just a relaxing beverage is also used as one of the key Chinese herbal remedies. In particular, the consumption of green tea provides incredible health benefits. Drinking other teas (Black & Ooolong) from the same leaf, as is done in many countries, offers far fewer benefits.
The Chinese traditionally drank tea for asthma, colds, coughs, diarrhea, dysentery, headaches etc.
Additionally tea has compounds that help prevent a variety of cancers: breast, colorectal, esophageal, lung & pancreatic.
The antioxidants help prevent heart disease & atherosclerosis. Tea also lowers cholesterol & its anti-viral properties make it effective against hepatitis.
Enjoy several cups of green tea daily. You only need to steep green tea for about 3 minutes. The only real concern with tea consumption is its caffeine content. Don’t drink if caffeine has adverse effects on you or right before retiring.
Tribulus Terrestris, the Chinese variety, are used as a diuretic & to treat kidney stones.
Turmeric, more strongly associated with India, has been one of the Chinese healing herbs, long used it for congetion, gallbladder & liver problems, and menstrual complaints.
Turmeric is starting to catch on in the Western world. It strengthens immunity. That mekes it effective against cancer, heart & liver disease.
It eases digestion & arthritis. It also lowers risk of cataracts. It also lowers blood sugar & heals ulcers. Did I mention that it is delicious?
Sprinkle some on washed wounds to prevent infection. Drink a tsp of powder in warm milk 3x daily to ease digestion.
For other disorders, buy supplements & take as directed.
Generally safe, turmeric has anti-clotting effects that can harm persons with clotting problems.
Uva-ursi has been used by the Chinese since the 1500's to treat kidney & urinary disorders. Research bears out those traditional Chinese uses.
Its diuretic actions make uva-ursi effective for hypertension & congestive heart disease & premenstrual bloating. The astringent content in uva-ursi also help dry up diarrhea.
You can make a tea out of its leaves for urinary problems & diarrhea. As a tincture, consume up to 1 tsp 3x daily. For commercial preparations, take as directed.
Uva-ursi is generally safe to take. It may turn urine a harmless dark green. If using it, be sure to drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.
White willow is also high on any Chinese herbs index having been used by the Chinese to relieve pain & reduce fever for 2,500 years.
Studies confirm white willow’s beneficial effects on fever & pain & as an anti-inflammatory.
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