Unknown Herbs bought at vietnamese shop

Hello,

My GF bought some sort of herbs at vietnamese store and I have a picture of it. I am curious what it is good for and how do you prepare it (I am going through mild cold now:()

http://s30.postimg.org/5g3j2xipt/20150428_105748.jpg


I would appreciate your help.

all I can say, it falls in the cat of traditional chinese medicines

It's traditional Chinese medicines, normally they use it like herbs for chicken soup (a kind of traditional Chinese soup) -->really popular in Vietnam and good for the health. :D:D;)