11.   A tonic called Virtual Buddha, it was a mixture of Chinese herbs and extracts that was supposed to enhance my growing sense of serenity.

12.   After the grinding, sifting and mixing of Chinese herbs during preliminary studies came to resemble a small construction site, the project was moved to the parking garage.

13.   But smaller companies without extensive quality control are often victim of the haphazard ways of Chinese herb importers, said FDA officials.

14.   Camomile and ginger help alleviate menstrual cramps, some claim, and fans of a Chinese herb called dong quai say it stimulates normal menstrual flow and prevents cramping.

15.   Chinese herbs are complex and can have side effects if used improperly.

16.   For energy before games, Sosa says he takes the Chinese herb ginseng.

17.   Frank said the majority of his patients are Mexican-Americans who are drawn to Chinese herbs because they resemble the home remedies their mothers brewed for them.

18.   He credits a decadeslong regimen of Chinese herbs, breathing therapies, tai chi and acupuncture, in which he learned that personality types correspond to a specific organ.

19.   In addition to its carbhohydrates and whey protein it contains ciwujia, a Chinese herb thought to aid in endurance, particularly at altitude.

20.   In April, the company said it would introduce a reformulated version of its Thermojetics tablets to remove the active ingredient, a Chinese herb called ma huang.