Articles of the Year: 2026

Lotus stamens are the dried male reproductive parts of the sacred lotus flower, which are used to support seminal leakage, frequent urination and nocturia.

Dried longan, also known as Long Yan, is the dried flesh of the longan fruit, is used to support Blood, the Heart and Spleen, restful sleep, and recovery from fatigue.

Lotus petals are the flower petals of the sacred lotus plant, which make clear Heart heat, relieve summer heat, control bleeding, and ease damp skin discomfort.

Cordyceps, known as Dong Chong Xia Cao, is used to support vitality, recovery, respiratory function, and Kidney essence.

Monk fruit, known as Luo Han Guo, is used to clear Lung heat, ease cough, soothe the throat, generate fluids, and support bowel regularity.

Indian trumpet tree bark is used to clear heat, drain dampness, and support relief from jaundice, itchy rashes, sore throat, and painful urination associated with damp heat.

Fox nut, known as Qian Shi, is used to secure essence, reduce chronic loose stools, and help control excessive urination or vaginal discharge associated with deficiency patterns.

Indian lettuce is used to clear heat, remove toxins, ease inflammation, and calm hot swelling. In Vietnam, this name mainly refers to Lactuca indica L.