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Ginseng ~ Panax quinquefolium, Panax ginseng

Ginseng (“King of herbs”) Latin name: Panax quinquefolium (American species), Panax ginseng (Asian species) Family: Araliaceae Part used: root Habitat: native of …

Oat straw ~ Avena sativa

Oat straw Latin name: Avena sativa Family: Gramineae Part used: whole plant, including leaves and stem; oat seeds are used as well …

Lotus ~ Nelumbo nucifera

Lotus Latin name: Nelumbo nucifera Family: Nymphaeceae Part used: seeds and root, leaves, sprout Habitat: freshwater; native toSingapore Main constituents: root: asparagine, …