Michael Zhang

Ma Chi Xian, or purslane, is more than just a common weed. It's a nutritious herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Shan Dou Gen, also known as Tonkin Sophora Root or Euchresta japonica, is a traditional Chinese herb with a long history of medicinal use.

Tu Fu Ling(chinese name: 土茯苓), also known as Smilax Glabra, is a perennial evergreen vine widely distributed in southern China.

Zi Hua Di Ding(chinese name: 紫花地丁; English name: Viola philippica) is a medicinal herb that is part of the Violaceae family.

Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as Chuan Xin Lian (chinese name: 穿心莲) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Bai Tou Weng, or Chinese Pulsatilla Root, is a fascinating herb with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine.

She Gan has been used in TCM for ages. It's like that old family recipe that's been passed down for generations - tried, tested, and trusted.

The evidence that dandelions kill cancer cells is far from conclusive. Early lab studies suggest potential, but until human clinical trials are conducted.

While it's true that Houttuynia cordata contains certain aristolactams, the current scientific evidence does not support the claim that it causes cancer.

So, what does Houttuynia cordata taste like? In short, it's a complex herb with a strong, fishy flavor when fresh, which mellows into a milder, tea-like taste when dried.