Herbs and flora at a little corner of Yishun
Information on herbs, vegetables  and flora grown at GUI Kampung Kampus, 91 Lor Chencharu, Singapore

 

SPLEEN 脾

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CHINESE KNOTWEED TEA WITH RED SUGARCANE

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Principal Herb:Chinese Knotweed/Persicaria chinensis. This herb has many benefits and has been called “poor man’s birdnest”.

Uses:Helps to remove toxins through urination, calm the liver and improve digestion, strengthen the spleen and gastro-intestinal functions, clear heat from lungs and improve the immune system.

Ingredients:

150 grams whole fresh plant
5 - 6 segments red sugarcane
1.5 litres water

Preparation:

1. Wash all the ingredients.

2. Cut the red sugarcane into smaller segments, crush and add it into a pot with water; cook for 80 minutes.

3. Add Chinese Knotweed and cook for another 10 minutes.

Dosage:

Twice weekly.

 

THYROID GLAND 甲状腺

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PERILLA TEA

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Principal Herb:Perilla/Shiso/Plectranthus scutellarioides

Uses:Helps to relieve asthma and cough, clear phlegm, improve qi (energy) circulation, treat tinnitus and thyroid problems.

Ingredients:

100 grams whole fresh plant
600 mlwater

Preparation:

1. Wash all the ingredients.

2. Add all the ingredients into a pot and cook for 45 minutes.

3. Some dark brown sugar can be added if preferred.

Dosage:

Three times weekly.