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Insights rooted in Chinese Medicine

Our blog is a space to explore Chinese Medicine in a more accessible and thoughtful way.

In our general posts, you will find perspectives on Chinese Medicine philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of the principles that guide our formulations and approach to care.

In Herbal Corner, we share insights on individual herbs, formulation strategy, and ingredient function to support a more informed understanding of herbal care.

Herbal Corner

Zi Cao (Groomwell Root): TCM Herb for Healthy, Balanced Skin

Zi Cao (Groomwell Root): TCM Herb for Healthy, ...

Daniella Lavian

This herb is found in our Skin Wash - Nourish, specifically for its main active constituent, a type of Naphthoquinones called Shikonin. This constituent has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral actions,...

Zi Cao (Groomwell Root): TCM Herb for Healthy, ...

Daniella Lavian

This herb is found in our Skin Wash - Nourish, specifically for its main active constituent, a type of Naphthoquinones called Shikonin. This constituent has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral actions,...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Mei Gua Hua

Mei Gua Hua (Rosebud): TCM Herb for Yoni Steam ...

Daniella Lavian

Rosebuds play a vital role in our Yoni Steam, aiming to enhance balance in the yoni. The yoni is often likened to a blossoming flower, hence the prevalent use of...

Mei Gua Hua (Rosebud): TCM Herb for Yoni Steam ...

Daniella Lavian

Rosebuds play a vital role in our Yoni Steam, aiming to enhance balance in the yoni. The yoni is often likened to a blossoming flower, hence the prevalent use of...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Jin Yin Hua

Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle): TCM Herb for Yoni & ...

Daniella Lavian

Jin Yin Hua is found in both our Yoni Wash Yellow and Skin Wash Clarify, for its ability to work with both the lower jiao (yoni) and the wei level...

Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle): TCM Herb for Yoni & ...

Daniella Lavian

Jin Yin Hua is found in both our Yoni Wash Yellow and Skin Wash Clarify, for its ability to work with both the lower jiao (yoni) and the wei level...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Qu Mai

Qu Mai (Dianthus): TCM Herb for Yoni Harmony & ...

Daniella Lavian

Approximately 194 chemical compounds have been identified and isolated from Dianthi herba [Qu Mai], the most important being triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, and volatile oil compounds. These compounds possess antiviral, anticancer,...

Qu Mai (Dianthus): TCM Herb for Yoni Harmony & ...

Daniella Lavian

Approximately 194 chemical compounds have been identified and isolated from Dianthi herba [Qu Mai], the most important being triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, and volatile oil compounds. These compounds possess antiviral, anticancer,...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Da Huang

Da Huang (Rhubarb Root): TCM Herb for Clear, Ba...

Michael Lavian

Da Huang is a purgative and acts as a downward-draining herb. Da Huang has many actions, when it comes to its use and function for skin conditions it can have...

Da Huang (Rhubarb Root): TCM Herb for Clear, Ba...

Michael Lavian

Da Huang is a purgative and acts as a downward-draining herb. Da Huang has many actions, when it comes to its use and function for skin conditions it can have...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Chi Shao

Chi Shao (Red Peony Root): TCM Herb for Skin He...

Daniella Lavian

Chi Shao comes from the red peony root, which helps to denote its affinity with the blood and the channels its works with as previously discussed are directly related with...

Chi Shao (Red Peony Root): TCM Herb for Skin He...

Daniella Lavian

Chi Shao comes from the red peony root, which helps to denote its affinity with the blood and the channels its works with as previously discussed are directly related with...