Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamomum cassia Presl Cinnamon is a plant from the Lauraceae family. It is a tall evergreen tree with a fragrant aroma. The bark is gray-brown, thick up to 13mm, with a strong scent and a spicy yet slightly sweet taste. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, thick and leathery, elongated oval … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian, or Yun Lian. The three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian”. Related Names Huang Lian, Yuan Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Yun Lian, Ji Zhua Lian, Chuan … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) differ by just one character in their names, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials. Moreover, the price difference between these two herbs is significant; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious herb, very expensive and hard to obtain, while Honghua is commonly used in … Read more