Dragons Chinese

Provides directions for preparing invitations, refreshments, games, and favors for such parties as an Alchemists Gathering, Chinese Dragon Fete, Merlin s Birthday Parley, and Wizard s Welcome Springtime Fairy Frolic... 

Zhu Y, Zhang P, Yu H, Li J, Wang MW, Zhao W. (2007) Anti-Helicobacter pylori and thrombin inhibitory components from Chinese dragon s blood, Dracaena cochinchinensis. J Nat Prod 70 1570-1577. 

Zhou, Z., Wang, J., and Yang, C., Cochinchinenin-new chalcone dimer from Chinese dragon blood, Yaoxue Xuebao, 36, 200, 2001. 

Similarly, in a description of the siege of Niebla in Spain (1257) mention is made of the missiles thrown by the Moslems which produced a roar and flash. They were in all probability loaded with a mixture resembling blackpowder. At the battle of Legnica (1241) the Tartars employed another weapon, the so-called Chinese dragon belching fire this was probably a type of a rocket-like launching device for incendiary missiles. 

FIGURE 1.12 Woodblock prints of the stamping of a pattern on the surface of a bowl (a) and the firing of a dragon kiln with several chambers (b). These kilns were so named because they snaked their way at a constant gradient up the contours of a hillside. Taken from T ien Kun K ai Wu, 1637 print from Description of Chinese Pottery and Porcelain [9]. 

There are a couple of satisfactory options for non-meat-eaters that exist here. Green Earth Cafe (208 E. Broadway St., o 701-223-8646) is a coffeehouse with a daily vegetarian special. Downtown you ll find Golden Dragon Restaurant Lounge (410 E. Main St., o 701-258-0282). Order the Buddha s feast for a full plate of Chinese vegetables. 

For ethnic food in Colorado Springs, Golden Dragon (903 8th St., B 719-632-3607) is recommended for Chinese, and the Indian Palate (117 E. Bijou St., b 719-633-1080) for Indian. 

See how proudly the dragon, an ancient symbol of Chinese culture, prances around the vase pictured here. Proud it should be because this vase represents one of the greatest achievements of Chinese technology and art—glazed porcelain. 

Reference texts on traditional Chinese medicine indicate that dragon s blood palm should not be used during pregnancy (Chen and Chen 2004) or should not be used internally during pregnancy (Bensky et al. 2004). Based on this information, use during pregnancy is not recommended except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. 

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