Herbs, where?

[Rhineville]

I have an intrest in chinese medecine that I really want to persue, but I can't find any local place that sells the herbs I'm looking for.

If anyone knows of a mail order herb company (if one exists), I'd love to know.

Arigato

[hwardo]

www.1stchineseherbs.com

Google it, dude.

[EricSan]

hey-
if there is ANY chinese/japanese/vietnamese markets around your town go there. I have found countless amounts of herbs there. Or go to your local health food store.
-EricSan

[KickChick]

I've purchased from Ancient Way Martial Arts Forumulas (http://www.ancientway.com/Pages/MartialArtsFormulas.html)

[goatnipples2002]

If you are going to use these herbs for a dit da jow then why waste money on expensive herbs mixtures when you can use herbs native to your region for a fraction of the cost. I made a dit da jow out of herbs that are very common to north america.

This was my first attempt at an iron palm liniment made from western herbs.It helped me when I broke my middle knuckle and injured the other. Both hands healed fast. This is my "all purpose" liniment. I didn't know what the hell I was doing when I went to the herb shop and bought the house. I will post my second recipe which will be better. As of today I have let my mixture sit for about 18 months and it works good, real good.

Use 1 gallon glass jars for liniment

Mix herbs with 4 to 5 Qts. WINTERGREEN alcohol or reular alcohol.

1 container of ANALGESIC GEL like Flex All 454, Ben Gay, or some form of menthol (depending how cold you want it)

1/2 oz. OF EACH
Marshmallow Root
Chamomile
Witch Hazel
St.Johns Wort
Rosemary
White Willow
Sarsaparilla Root
Goldenseal Root
Fenugreek
Nettle
Fennel Seeds
Cramp Bark
Blessed Thistle
Echinacea
Thyme
2 1/2 oz. Celery Seeds
2 1/2 oz. Dandelion Leaves
2-3 Big Ginger Roots
4 1/2 oz. Comfrey
1/2-1 bottle of Aspirin
1 oz. Cayenne Pepper (depending how HOT you want it)
1 cloves of Garlic (stinks at 1st but loses the stink after a while)


If you have any ideas, questions or suggestions about my mix let me know. You can use more or less of whatever you choose but this is somewhat of a "balanced" mix. Yes, the garlic does something. Nothing is in this just to tag along.

[hwardo]

I'd be careful doing that-- Chinese herbology is pretty precise. Sounds like you know what you are talking about, though. What is your recipe?

[goatnipples2002]

I do know what I am talkin bout.

[hwardo]

Cool. Can you recommend me some good herb books? I'm interested meself.

Thanks,
-B

[goatnipples2002]

my aunt gave me one and I got two from the library. I forgot the names but I will get that for you today.

[Togakure]

my aunt gave me one and I got two from the library. I forgot the names but I will get that for you today.

Have a read here:

http://www.herbasin.com/herb/latinsort/a-b-latin.htm

Some have description when you click on thier name, and others dont, is alot of info though.

[jroe52]

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11239&highlight=dit+jow

check out my thread, read the ancient way link. really good starter kit! i can't wait to have cash to buy one... i still am a little confused on some of the stuff but i'll figure it out.