Chinese herbs contraindicated during Pesach (Passover)

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Dear Friends,

 

This coming Wednesday evening begins the Jewish festival of Pesach. During

this eight day (seven in Israel) festival, Jews are to refrain from

consuming or benefitting from certain leavened grain products known as

Chametz. (Ch is pronounced as in Chanuka and not as in child) Below is a

list of Chinese herbs that are intrinsically Chametz or are processed in a

manner which renders them Chametz and are therefore not recommended:

 

1.  E Jiao-Equus Asinus

2.  Shu Di Huang (note that Sheng Di Huang is OK)- Rehmannia Glutinosa

3.  Chuan Xiong-Ligusticum

4.  Rou Cong Rong-Cistanche

5.  Gui Ban Jiao-Chinemys Reevesii

6.  Yi Yi Ren-Coix (often substituted with pearl barley)

7.  Mai Ya-germinated barley

8.  Da Mai Miao-Barley sprouts

9.  Yi Tang-maltose

10. Fu Xiao Mai-light wheat

11. Lu Jiao Jiao-Cervus Nippon

12. Shen Qu-Massa Fermenta

13. Huang Jing-Polygonatum

 

To the best of my knowledge, this is a complete list of Chinese medicinal

substances that contain chometz.  Be aware that any medicines in pill form

containing these ingredients would also potentially present a problem to the

observant Jewish consumer. I would appreciate it if anyone is aware of other

herbs or medicines to let me know.

 

Of course it goes without saying, that this list is only addressing the issue of

Chometz, and not other issues relating to Kashrut (Jewish dietary laws). Feel

free to contact me either privately or through the group, should you have any

questions.

 

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS. Though I posted this last year, I feel it is important to repeat it for the

benefit of those it affects.  Thanks for your understanding.