Comprehensive Guide to Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs
1Mandrake (Mandragora) Toxic, serves as a sedative, can relax muscles. It was a key ingredient in ancient anesthetics and Yunnan Baiyao. Different parts of the plant (flowers, seeds, leaves, roots) are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. Chewing ten seeds can treat insomnia. 2Ghost Needle Grass (Hedyotis diffusa) Can be eaten as a … Read more
