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   Glutamic acid (abbreviated as Glu or E; encoded by the codons GAA or GAG) is an ɑ-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Glutamic acid is often used as a food additive and flavor enhancer in the form of its salt, known […]

Glucosamine hydrochloride, also called glucosamine HCl, is a supplement that comes in several forms and is sometimes combined with ingredients such as shark cartilage or chondroitin sulfate. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses People take glucosamine hydrochloride by mouth for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, glaucoma, a jaw disorder called temporomandibular disorder (TMD), joint pain,back […]

Gardenia florida, (gardenia, cape jasmine, cape jessamine, danh-danh, or jasmin) is an evergreen flowering plant of the family Rubiaceae. It originated in Asia and is most commonly found growing wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, and India. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Gardenia florida (fruit) is used within Traditional Chinese Medicine to “drain fire” […]

The lingzhi mushroom or reishi mushroom (traditional Chinese: 靈芝; pinyin: língzhī; Japanese:reishi; Vietnamese: linh chi; literally: “soul/spirit mushroom”) is a species complex that encompasses several fungal species of the genus Ganoderma, most commonly the closely related species Ganoderma lucidum. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ganoderma Iucidum is used for boosting the immune […]

Fucus nodosus is a genus of brown algae found in the intertidal zones of rocky seashores almost throughout the world. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses In Scotland and Norway, up until the mid-19th century, several seaweed species from Fucus and other genera were harvested, dried, burned to ash, and further processed to […]

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) also sometimes called oligofructose or oligofructan, are oligosaccharide fructans, used as an alternative sweetener. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Fructo-oligosaccharides are used for constipation, traveler’s diarrhea, and high cholesterol levels. Fructo-oligosaccharides are also used as prebiotics. Prebiotics act as food for “good” bacteria in the intestine. Don’t confuse prebiotics with […]

Perilla is a herb of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Though known to several cultures by different names, the disparate varieties are now classified under the single species Perilla frutescens. The plant overall resembles the stinging nettle, though the leaves are somewhat rounder. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Korean cuisine uses green leaves […]

Folium mori albae, also known as Mulberry leaf and Sang Ye in mandarin, is often used as both food and Chinese herb since it is edible and with amazing medicinal properties Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The bitter, sweet and cold herb has been used in TCM to treat common cold […]

When a Chinese herbalist speaks of Fang Feng herb, he usually refers to the Saposhnikovia Divaricata root, namely Radix Saposhnikoviae, rather than the plant itself. Chinese herb is mainly produced in various regions of northern China. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It relieves symptoms associated with the common cold or flu […]

False unicorn is a herb. The underground stem (rhizome) and root are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Women use false unicorn for treating ovarian cysts, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, vomiting from pregnancy, and infertility. Some women take it to normalize hormones after discontinuing birth control pills. False […]