10 Essential Chinese Herbs in my Pantry (Part 1) | A Chinese Medicine Practitioner’s Guide

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This video we bring you about herbology to you so you can watch and also have access to related topics and items, all in one place. You can learn and keep learning without distraction.

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In this video, I, who is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Pharmacist, share my favorite 10 Chinese herbs that I always have in my pantry. These versatile and easy-to-use herbs can be incorporated into your cooking and diet to support general well-being and relieve minor symptoms. Learn about their properties, functions, and how to use them safely and effectively.

🌱 Part 1: In this first part, I introduced 5 of the 10. Discover the benefits of Goji Berry, Chinese Red Dates, Fresh Ginger, Chrysanthemum Flower, and Chinese Yam. Find out how these herbs can be used to nourish your body, boost your energy, clear heat, and calm your mind.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:33 Education is power – please spend time learning the basics of Chinese Medicine and herbs
02:19 What are the top 10 Chinese herbs?

03:15 Goji berry (Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子)
Chinese herbal tea for eye health –

04:54 Chinese red dates / Jujube (Hong Zao or Da Zao 红枣 / 大枣)
Jujube tea for sleep? –

06:13 Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang 生姜)
Ginger Tea four ways –

07:47 Chrysanthemum flower (Ju Hua 菊花)
Chinese herbal tea for relaxation –

09:16 Chinese Yam (Shan Yao or Huai Shan 山药/淮山)
Four Minister Herbal Soup –

🍲 Whether you’re looking to make herbal teas, soups, or enhance your everyday meals, these herbs are a must-have in your kitchen. Start incorporating them slowly and build up your Chinese herbal pantry over time. They are easily accessible at local Chinese herbal shops or Asian grocery stores.

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———– DISCLAIMER ————-
All content in this channel is for informational purposes only. Herb properties and their uses mentioned in this video are only based on their TRADITIONAL uses and Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. They may not have been scientifically proven.

Recipes shared here are only for general well-being and MINOR symptoms. They are NOT to replace proper healthcare by your own healthcare providers. if any symptoms persist, please go to see your healthcare providers immediately. You SHOULD and MUST consult a registered/licensed physician or appropriately- trained healthcare providers in your community in all matters relating to your health. Reliance on any information provided on this channel is SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Shirley is not liable for any advice or information provided on this channel that is utilised without first consulting your healthcare providers.

Many herbs mentioned in this channel are also considered as food. However, not all herbs are safe. Many of them are not to be used at home or for long term/regular use without consulting your doctor or licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Please also pay attention to the precautions of certain herbs I stated in the video. If you take western medicine regularly, YOU MUST check with your doctor.

If you are interested in using Chinese herbs to manage more complex symptoms, please contact your Chinese medicine practitioners for a proper consultation. If you are already seeing a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and notice what I shared here is slightly different from your practitioners, please don’t freak out. This is because, with thousands of years of history, it is only normal that there are many different schools and thoughts of Chinese medicine. It is not that your practitioners are wrong. In fact, chances are that what they said is right for you because they would understand your body and health status much more than I who don’t know you personally. So, if in doubt, please always check with them.