botanika Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) I recently had a cold and tried this chinese potion. It doesnt work as fast - or in drying a nose - as effectively as western pills you'd buy from a chemist but i personally felt a lot more fortified. It contains the following: Isatis root, gypsum, arundinaceous root, (doesn't say which reed?) anemarrhena, grass-leaved sweetflag, patchouli, weeping forsythia, stevioside, pure water and antiseptic (sodium benzoate). Some of the plants would be useful to grow in the ethno garden: Isatis indigotina, Anemarrhena asphodeloids, Acorus calamus Linn (sweetflag - can even be used to sweeten breath), Pogostemon patchouli, Forsythia suspensa, Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves). I also like the detailed notes on the box of little vials including 'please read and follow this instruction carefully or take it under the guide of a qualified Apothecary'. Better than 'if pain persists see a doctor' if you ask me. Kangbingdu! (against the virus!) Edited June 15, 2007 by botanika Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
