Product Updates
 

5:1 Extract Powder Bottles - Update
February 2008
New 5:1 Extract Powder Bottles Being Phased In:

• Specially designed for more shelving and stacking options
• Front and side labels for easy viewing
• Narrower opening with soft plastic “O” ring to reduce infiltration by moisture
• Desiccant added in the interior to reduce clumping due to moisture
• Additional desiccant built into the cap for further moisture protection (to activate this desiccant pop-out the cardboard in the cap)

Ban Xia - Update
January 2008
New Ban Xia choices are now available while the old Qing Ban Xia will be discontinued. Due to repeated customer requests, we recently added new types of prepared Ban Xia/ Pinellia ternata rhizome to our Plum Flower® Unsulfured single herb selection:

Jiang Ban Xia/ Pinellia ternata rhizome gingered #5698SF
Jiang Ban Xia is processed with ginger juice and alumen and has increased ability to warm the Stomach and reduce nausea and vomiting.

Fa Ban Xia/ Pinellia ternata rhizome #5798SF
Fa Ban Xia is processed with calcium oxide, and Gan Cao and is commonly used to harmonize the Spleen and Stomach and for accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the middle Jiao. It is considered to be the standard form of processing for Ban Xia.

Formerly only Qing Ban Xia was available. Qing Ban Xia is processed with water alumen to reduce its drying nature. It is more for deficient or weak patients with accumulation of dampness and phlegm. Qing Ban Xia has been replaced with Fa Ban Xia for #5798SF.

Wu Wei Zi - Update
July 2007
Wu Wei Zi/ Schisandra whole herb is now available in two grades. Due to recent spike in world prices for this herb we are now offering two species varieties of Wu Wei Zi. The premium grade is #5420SF Schisandra chinensis fruit. A more economical alternative, #5421SF Schisandra Sphenanthera fruit is now also obtainable.
 
Wu Wei Zi/ Schisandra chinensis fruit (#5420SF) is the original species of this herb and is the variety of higher medicinal quality.
 
Wu Wei Zi /Schisandra Sphenanthera fruit (#5421SF) is a species variation commonly known as “Southern” Wu Wei Zi. It is functionally similar to the chinensis species but is generally considered to be a weaker in its medicinal action. It is believed to be less tonifying, but able to regulate qi, transform dampness, and reduce phlegm and is often used for cough and wheezing.
 
References: Materia Medica 3rd edition Bensky, Clavey and Stoger
 
Da Xiao Ji - Update
June 2007
5475SF Da Xiao Ji has been modified and changed to Xiao Ji. Formerly this product was a combination of two herbs, Da Ji/ Japonicum herb and Xiao Ji/ Cirsium Setosum. This product now contains only Xiao Ji/ Cirsium Setosum. Da Ji and Xiao Ji are both herbs in the Regulate Blood category that act to cool the Blood and stop bleeding. Historically have been commonly used together to treat bleeding due to heat in the Blood. Xiao Ji/ Cirsium Setosum is considered to be somewhat weaker than Da Ji, but is also considered to be safer, as well as better in promoting urination. It is especially indicated for heat or damp-heat induced blood in the urine.
 
Huo Ma Ren - Update
May 2007
5350SF Huo Ma Ren/ Cannabis sativa seed has been hulled and split (crushed) in accordance with the USDA regulations to prevent germination. These seeds may look different from what we distributed previously. Its medicinal functions are the same.
 
Mu Xiang species endangerment, CITES and Tu Mu Xiang substitution - Update
September 2006
Due to the unfortunate endangerment of Mu Xiang (Chinese Pinyin - Guang Mu Xiang / Latin Botanical - Auklandia lappa or Saussurea lappa), Mayway has decided to provide the well-known substitute Tu Mu Xiang (Latin Botanical – Inula helenium).... LEARN MORE
 
Huo Xiang - Update
July 2006
There are two plants commonly used as the herb Huo Xiang.... LEARN MORE
 


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