Coix Seed, also known as Yi Yi (薏苡仁), is the seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. mayuen (Roman.) Stapf, which belongs to the family Poaceae. It thrives in sunny and warm, humid climates, typically cultivated at altitudes below 1200 meters in flat or sloped areas. In China, it is mainly distributed in regions … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) (Lonicera Japonica Thunb), also known as Reinforcing Winter, Silver Flower, and Double Flower, is the dried flower bud of the honeysuckle plant from the Caprifoliaceae family. It blooms in March and produces flowers in May; initially, the flowers are white, turning yellow after … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Dang Shen (党参), Huang Shen (黄参), or Huang Dang (黄党), is the dried root of the plants belonging to the Campanulaceae family, including Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, and Codonopsis javanica. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor. It thrives in cool and humid climates, predominantly growing … Read more