Chinese hebs contraindicated during Pesach (passover)

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Dear Friends,

 

As I have in the last two years, as a public service, I am posting the list of

Chinese herbs that are contraindicated for observant Jews during the 8 day (7

for those living in Israel) festival of Pesach, which begins tomorrow evening

(Monday) at sunset. During this holiday,  Jews 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 (Know that this list has been made

based to the best of my knowledge, and is in know way authoritative or the last

word. Though the medicinal substances listed below, are definitely, and in all

circumstances Chametz, there my be other substances or herbs that inadvertantly

have left out):

 

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

 

Should any of you know of any other substances which are Chametz, I would

encourage you to let me know.  Also, be aware that any medicines in pill form

containing these ingredients definitely are problematic to the observant Jewish

consumer.

 

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 should you have any questions.

 

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season,