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Big Jujube Dates (Da Hong Zao) 1kg
£20.00The Giant Jujube Dates (Da Hong Zao) are specially sourced from Xinjiang Province, in China near Mongolia and the middle East. Being a desert, the climate here is very hot and dry. This variety of red dates can grow 2-3 times larger than the average Hong Zao – even bigger than a chicken egg! This fruit is a delicious treat and much more fleshy than the typical variety of Hong Zao.
Grown without the use of pesticides and dried naturally (100% non-sulphur treated).
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Black Sesame Seeds (Hei Zhi Ma) 500g
£5.24Black Sesame Seeds are extremely versatile and beneficial for health problems. The seeds and its oil are widely used around the world and have been known for they’re anti-aging properties and stabilising blood pressure.
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Chrysanthemum Flowers (Ju Hua/Gook Fa) 500g
£13.80Chrysanthemum Flowers are more widely known for being sold in hand-tied bouquets but dried chrysanthemum’s have many different health benefits that you may not be aware of. A delicious and popular beverage in many parts of the world, Chrysanthemum tea is extremely good for you. It has been around for over 1000 years and originated in China. Rather than using just the leaves, Chrysanthemum teas works best when the whole flower is infused with hot water.
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Dried Angelica Sinensis Root (Dong Quai / Dang Gui / Female Ginseng) 500mg
£20.15Angelica Sinensis Root or Dang Gui Root is sweet, pungent and bitter in taste, and warming in action. The root is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine, second to ginseng. It is commonly used to treat women’s reproductive health issues, but it also recommended to help prevent and treat forms of cardiovascular disease. It nourishes the female essence, tonifies blood, helps form healthy new blood and improves blood circulation.
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Dried Barley Grain (Mai Ya) 500g
£3.14Barley Grain is from the same family as oats, wheat and quinoa. It is not as popular as the other grains, as many people aren’t aware of all the health benefits barley has. You can use it as an alternative for rice, or try it in a soup!
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Dried Chinese Yam (Shan Yao/Huai San) 500g
£11.65Chinese Yam, also known as Dioscorea opposita or Shan Yao, has been used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known for benefiting the kidney and spleen. It also benefits the stomach, lungs and blood. It can be eaten raw, fried and in soups. This product is authentic and is free of sulphur, pesticides and herbicides.
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Dried Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) 500g
£8.42Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is still used daily in many cultures because of its widespread health benefits, not to mention its distinctly sweet, warming taste and ease of use in recipes. The health benefits of cinnamon come from the bark of the tree.
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Dried Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis) 500g
£15.47Codonoposis Root has many other names such as Dang Shen or poor man’s ginseng as it a cheaper alternative. The root is commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine. It is used traditionally used for ailment associated with weakness, fatigue, poor appetite and anaemia. It is also proved helpful for diarrhoea, vomiting, flatulence and excessive stomach acid. The Codonoposis Root can be used in teas or savoury dishes with rice.
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Dried Coix Seeds (Yi Yi Ren / Job’s Tears) 500g
£5.50Coix Seeds are also known as job’s tears, Yi Yi Ren or Chinese pearl barley. It is one of the most popular food herbs used in China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Malaysia. It is known to cure arthritis, high cholesterol, hayfever and pain in the joints.
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Dried Ginger Root (Gan Jiang) 500g
£8.25Dried Ginger Root is among the healthiest spices on the planet. Ginger also has a long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the common cold, the name a few. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered or as an oil or juice.
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Dried Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi / Wolf Berries) 100g
£2.99 – £16.99Our sundried goji berries are 100% free of artificial preservatives, colouring or flavours. The ‘superfood’ is great for teas, soups and in breakfast dishes. They are full of vitamins and minerals and are known to help boost the immune system.
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Dried Hawthorn Berries Shan Zha 100g / 500g
£2.40 – £11.40Hawthorn berries are also known ‘Shan Zha’. Ours are sundried and pitted and can be used in teas or desserts for a healthy heart! Available in 100g and 500g.
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Dried Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) 500g
£33.36The Honeysuckle Flower has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many years, for its healing properties. It is used with other herbs to create health-boosting remedies. The flower can be used in teas and oils to help headaches, relieves nausea and protects against infections.
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Dried Jujube Dates (Hong Zao) Non-Pitted 100g / 500g
£1.99 – £5.99Phoenix dried Jujube dates, AKA Chinese red dates, Hong Zao (红枣), Ziziphus jujuba, Korean date or Indian date – widely used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine. Available in 100g and 500g bags.
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Dried Jujube Seeds (Suan Zao Ren) 500g
£36.88Jujube Seeds are the seeds of the popular jujube dates. The fruit is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its healing properties but the seeds are also extremely powerful. The seeds are known for helping weight loss and prolonging life.
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Dried Liquorice Root (Gan Cao) Sliced 500g
£8.24Licorice root, also known as Gan Cao or sweet root, is used mostly as a sweetener food and drink. People have also used licorice root for centuries for its medicinal benefits. It can soothe your stomach and cleanse your respiratory system. Gan Cao works best in tea.
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Dried Longan Fruit (Long Yan Rou) 500g
£3.99 – £18.99Our longan fruit are pitted and have been sundried. They can be re-hydrated and used in Chinese soups, sweet desserts and in sweet herbal teas.
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Dried Lotus Leaf (He Ye) 500g
£5.96Lotus leaf is the leaf of the sacred lotus flower. The leaves are often used in teas and have many health benefits. Drinking the tea regularly has been proven to expel mucus, stop internal bleeding and helps acid reflux, as well as many other benefits. This product comes shredded and not as whole leaves.
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Dried Lotus Seeds (Bai Lian Zi) 500g
£14.32Lotus Seeds are edible seeds that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are valued for their nutritional and healing properties and are used in many recipes as well as herbal formulas. They are a convenient snack that contains protein, calcium, iron and potassium.
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Dried Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) 500g
£3.66Mulberry leaves are extremely popular in China, Korea and Japan and are mainly used in herbal teas. The compounds in the leaves have anti-diabetic effects. The leaves are also known to have antioxidant effects and lower cholesterol.
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Dried Orange Peel (Chen Pi) 500g
£3.50Orange fruit is the best source of Vitamin C, which is good for health and skin care as well. However, most of the benefits of orange are in its skin itself. You can use it as a hair mask, a mosquito repellent or to cure hangovers!