Anti-parasitic Herbs

  • Guan Zhong English Name: dryopteris root, cyrtomium, holly fern, shield fern, wood fern Literal Translation: “link the multitude” Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Dryopteris Medica Category: Anti-parasitic Herbs Properties: Guan Zhong enters the Liver and Spleen channels; it is bitter in nature and cool in temperature. What is Guan Zhong?: The Chinese Herb Guan Zhong is the… read more

  • Fei Zi English Name: torreya seed Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Torreyae Medica Category: Anti-Parasitic herbs Properties: Fei Zi enters the Lung, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels; it is sweet in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Fei Zi?: The Chinese Herb Fei Zi  is the dry, ripe seed of evergreen tree commonly known as the… read more