"Wazza" > wrote in message
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> I had thought of going to a herbalist for the san ny, but I can't remember
> where one is around here.

Try Chinatown in London.

> On the subject of original packaging, its not always helpful, the
> manufactures/packagers/supplies get it wrong just as many times. I have a
> packet of leaves from India that says 'Bay leaf' on it, they are clearly
> cinnamom leaves. I have had similar experiences with most of the spices
I've
> already mentioned. Cassia especially. In Hindi it is Dal chini, meaning
> 'wood from China', you would think they would know?

Where' s your sense of humour ; )

> thanks for the help on san ny, DC; number 1 son didn't find it in China,
now
> he's en route for Everest base camp having narrowly missed becoming a
> Bhuddist priest!

I'll be in HK & Southern China in June, can you wait that long?

DC.