Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Chinese medicine
Chinese medicines(中药)
Part 1
Angelica(当归)- improves blood circulation, strength the heart and liver and boosts 'qi'(气)

Cinnamon(肉桂)- restores vitality, removes excess 'wind'(风) and eases pain such as arthritis.
Melissa(鼻血草)- calms the systems, relives migraine.

Cardamom(白豆寇)- relieves tiredness and nervous tension, calms and refreshes the mind.

Myrrh(没药)- minimizes the effects of early menopause, stimulates bowel(肠) movement.

Coriander(芫荽 also call 香菜)- calms the body system, provides relief from flu and headaches.
Arnica(山金车草)- strengthens the nervous system, reduces inflammation, stimulates healing.

Hyssop(牛膝草)- stabilities low blood pressure and relieves asthma.
Maidenhair Fern()- maintains the health of the urinary system.

Nutmeg and Mace(肉豆蔻)- promotes good sleep.
You can check it out
http://www.benedictine.fr/anglais/histoire_frame.html

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