Latin name: Ginkgo biloba Family: Ginkgoaceae or ginkgo family. Folk Names: Maidenhair Tree DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Part of the Plant Used Seed kernel is used extensively in TCM, Leaf in western indications. Dating back over 200 million years, the fruits and seeds have traditionally been used as medicine in the east; however, use of the leaves…
Latin name: Astragalus membranaceus Family: Fabaceae or legume family. Folk/Alternative Names: Huang Qi, Milk-vetch Root, Yellow Leader, Young Man’s Ginseng DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Part of the Plant Used Root, harvested from 4+ year old plants, sliced. Resembles a tongue depressor. Better quality roots have a yellow color. Native to northeastern China, it’s long fibrous roots are…