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Black Berry Lilly

Scientific Name: Belamcanda chinensis A compound present in the rhizome inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells.      

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Iridaceae Summer Location: Bed 2 Type: Perrenial Use: Modern Medicine Use: TCM Winter Location: Atrium

Bindweed, Chinese Knotweed, He Shou Wu

Scientific Name: Polygonum multiflorum He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important herbal tonics in China. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Polygonaceae Summer Location: Bed 12 Type: Perrenial Use: TCM

American Ginseng

Scientific Name: Panax quinquefolius Contains dammarane-type ginsenosides, or saponins, as the major biologically active constituents.  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Araliaceae Summer Location: Bed 14 Type: Perrenial Use: TCM Use: Western Herbalism

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