Shaolin is at least the legendary birthplace of kung fu (gongfu). One story has it that Buddha traveled there but found the monks sleepy while he was teaching. He said that although his teachings are for the soul, the body and soul are one and the monks should practice kung fu to strengthen their bodies in order that they could withstand the teachings.
The Shaolin tradition contains extensive herbal lore and the monks and abbots were famous for their herbal knowledge and recipes...
The Shaolin tradition contains extensive herbal lore and the monks and abbots were famous for their herbal knowledge and recipes...
Shaolin Abundant Justice Wine Shao Lin Yu Gong Jiu
Codonopsis
Astragalus
Raw Rehmannia
Cooked Rehmannia
Dogwood
Eucommia
Dong Quai Tails
He Shou Wu
Lily
Ophiopogon
Bai Zi Ren
Job's Tears
Long Chi
Dendrobium
White Peony
Citrus
Gogi
Spatholobus
Black Soybeans
Deer Kidney
Dog Kidney
Donkey Kidney
Placenta
Cinnamon
Aconite
Dodder
Ginger Lily
Hawthorn
Pine Nut
Barley Malt
Eclipta
Long Yan Rou
Scorpion
Centipede
Red Peony
Safflower
Gastrodia
Reishi
Wood Ear
Senna
Chrysanthemum
Athractylodis
Hibiscus
Violet
"Functions: Supplements the qi and quickens the blood, boosts the liver and enriches the kidneys, blackens the hair and secures the teeth, removes pigmentation and brightens the facial complexion, strengthens the sinews and bones. If taken frequently in small doses, it facilitates health and prevents disease for the purpose of regaining the vitality and achieving longevity.
Indications: ...
Commentary: This prescription was created by Fu Yu, the great monk authorized by the emperor of the Song Dynasty. It has proven effective for supplementing the five viscera and for strengthening one's body, for preventing the debility of aging, and for achieving longevity."
- Secret Shaolin Formulas for the Treatment of External Injury Patriarch De Chan (Zhang Ting-liang & Bob Flaws)
Codonopsis
Astragalus
Raw Rehmannia
Cooked Rehmannia
Dogwood
Eucommia
Dong Quai Tails
He Shou Wu
Lily
Ophiopogon
Bai Zi Ren
Job's Tears
Long Chi
Dendrobium
White Peony
Citrus
Gogi
Spatholobus
Black Soybeans
Deer Kidney
Dog Kidney
Donkey Kidney
Placenta
Cinnamon
Aconite
Dodder
Ginger Lily
Hawthorn
Pine Nut
Barley Malt
Eclipta
Long Yan Rou
Scorpion
Centipede
Red Peony
Safflower
Gastrodia
Reishi
Wood Ear
Senna
Chrysanthemum
Athractylodis
Hibiscus
Violet
"Functions: Supplements the qi and quickens the blood, boosts the liver and enriches the kidneys, blackens the hair and secures the teeth, removes pigmentation and brightens the facial complexion, strengthens the sinews and bones. If taken frequently in small doses, it facilitates health and prevents disease for the purpose of regaining the vitality and achieving longevity.
Indications: ...
Commentary: This prescription was created by Fu Yu, the great monk authorized by the emperor of the Song Dynasty. It has proven effective for supplementing the five viscera and for strengthening one's body, for preventing the debility of aging, and for achieving longevity."
- Secret Shaolin Formulas for the Treatment of External Injury Patriarch De Chan (Zhang Ting-liang & Bob Flaws)
Codonopsis - one root
Astragalus - powder
prepared Radix Rehmannia (Shu Di) - 2 roots (don't have Sheng Di, which is also called for)
Radix Angelicae Sinensis tails (Gui Wei)
He Shou Wu - powder
Lily Bulb
Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonicae (Mai Men Dong) - (Ophiopogon japonicus / Monkey Grass / Mondo Grass)
Ce Bai Ye (Biota Orientalis Cacumen) - small amount, as the recipe calls for seed: Semen Biotae Orientalis (Bai Zi Ren)
Horsetail
Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Chi Shao) / Red Peony - recipe also calls for White Peony
Reishi - one whole mushroom
Hawthorn
Wood Ear - from Chinese herb supplier, would prefer wild (which fruited well earlier in the year)
Dodder - 2 seed cubes
Raisins
Kidney Beans
Astragalus - powder
prepared Radix Rehmannia (Shu Di) - 2 roots (don't have Sheng Di, which is also called for)
Radix Angelicae Sinensis tails (Gui Wei)
He Shou Wu - powder
Lily Bulb
Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonicae (Mai Men Dong) - (Ophiopogon japonicus / Monkey Grass / Mondo Grass)
Ce Bai Ye (Biota Orientalis Cacumen) - small amount, as the recipe calls for seed: Semen Biotae Orientalis (Bai Zi Ren)
Horsetail
Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Chi Shao) / Red Peony - recipe also calls for White Peony
Reishi - one whole mushroom
Hawthorn
Wood Ear - from Chinese herb supplier, would prefer wild (which fruited well earlier in the year)
Dodder - 2 seed cubes
Raisins
Kidney Beans
