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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

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...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Yi Yi Ren

Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears): TCM Herb for Balanced,...

Daniella Lavian

This herb has several active constituents that help the skin through topical application. Studies have isolated over 80 compounds in yi yi ren, some of which include fatty acids, esters,...

Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears): TCM Herb for Balanced,...

Daniella Lavian

This herb has several active constituents that help the skin through topical application. Studies have isolated over 80 compounds in yi yi ren, some of which include fatty acids, esters,...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Ze Lan

Ze Lan (Bugleweed): TCM Herb for Yoni Steam & F...

Daniella Lavian

Ze Lan, as mentioned enters the spleen and liver channels, its aroma has a soothing effect on the heart, helping to calm the emotions. This happens through the opening of...

Ze Lan (Bugleweed): TCM Herb for Yoni Steam & F...

Daniella Lavian

Ze Lan, as mentioned enters the spleen and liver channels, its aroma has a soothing effect on the heart, helping to calm the emotions. This happens through the opening of...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Zi Hua Di Ding

Zi Hua Di Ding (Violet) in Yoni Wash Yellow for...

Daniella Lavian

A study from 2010, demonstrated that this herb has potent bactericidal activity against gram-negative bacteria. This translates into the indications we see in Chinese Medicine of zi hua di ding’s...

Zi Hua Di Ding (Violet) in Yoni Wash Yellow for...

Daniella Lavian

A study from 2010, demonstrated that this herb has potent bactericidal activity against gram-negative bacteria. This translates into the indications we see in Chinese Medicine of zi hua di ding’s...