When you think of cherries, the deep red, sweet cherries of mid-summer may come to mind. However, there are a huge number of shrubs and trees that are considered to be cherry plants; some with edible fruits and others not. Two of these plants are found in the Chinese herbal formulary, although one is called a cherry, but is … [Read more...]
Licorice Isn’t Just Candy, It’s a Chinese Herb!
Most people think of licorice as that black candy that comes in a variety of shapes, from long strings to bite-sized twists. However, as a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine, I think of licorice as being more than just a type of candy. That’s because licorice comes from a root that’s used as an ingredient in a number … [Read more...]
