Archive for September, 2007

Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry, Wolfberry Fruit, Matrimony Vine)

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Latin Name: Fructus Lycii
Properties: sweet, neutral

Gou Ji (China Fern Rhizome, Cibota)

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Latin Name: Rhizoma Cibotii Barometsis
Properties: tonifies liver and kidneys, expels wind and dampness, strengthens sinews and bones

Ge Jie (Gecko)

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Latin Name: Gekkonidae
Properties: salty, neutral, slightly toxic

Ge Gen (Kudzuvine Root)

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Puerariae
Properties: sweet, pungent, cool

Gao Liang Jiang (Lesser Galangal Rhizome)

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Latin Name: Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari
Properties: acrid, hot

Gao Ben (Chinese Lovage Root, Ligusticum Root)

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Latin Name: Rhizoma Ligustici
Properties: acrid, warm

Gan Sui (Kansui Root)

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Kansui
Properties: sweet, bitter, cold, toxic

Da Zao (Chinese Date, Jujube)

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Latin Name: Fructus Jujubae
Properties: sweet, warm

Da Huang (Rhubarb)

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei
Properties: bitter, cold

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome)

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Zingiberis Officinalis
Properties: spicy, hot

Gan Cao (Licorice Root)

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Glycyrrhizae
Properties: sweet, neutral

Fu Zi (Aconite)

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Latin Name: Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli
Properties: acrid, hot, toxic

Fu Xiao Mai (Unripe Wheat Grain)

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Latin Name: Triticum Aestivum
Properties: sweet, salty, cool

Fu Pen Zi (Chinese Rasperry)

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

Latin Name: Fructus Rubi
Properties: sweet, sour, slightly warm

Fu Long Gan (Ignited Yellow Earth)

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Latin Name: Terra Flava Usta
Properties: acrid, slightly warm