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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: Ai Ye

Ai Ye (Mugwort): TCM Herb for Warming Yoni Care...

Daniella Lavian

Known as the Mother Herb in the Middle Ages, this herb has been used for centuries to treat gynecological conditions. This herb has a strong warming effect and an affinity...

Ai Ye (Mugwort): TCM Herb for Warming Yoni Care...

Daniella Lavian

Known as the Mother Herb in the Middle Ages, this herb has been used for centuries to treat gynecological conditions. This herb has a strong warming effect and an affinity...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Shi Gao

Shi Gao (Selenite): TCM Herb for Cooling & Soot...

Daniella Lavian

Shi Gao is best known for its ability to clear heat and drain fire. Commentary on the Divine Husbandman’s Classic of Materia Medica: “The acrid flavor of Gypsum fibrosum (shi...

Shi Gao (Selenite): TCM Herb for Cooling & Soot...

Daniella Lavian

Shi Gao is best known for its ability to clear heat and drain fire. Commentary on the Divine Husbandman’s Classic of Materia Medica: “The acrid flavor of Gypsum fibrosum (shi...

A Dui Yao herb pair you must learn, found in our Meno-Wash ™

Tian Ma Dong & Mai Men Dong: TCM Herbs to Tonif...

Michael Lavian

Tian Ma Dong (Radix Asparagi – Asparagus Root) and Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) are two Chinese medicinal herbs that are classified in the category tonify yin.

Tian Ma Dong & Mai Men Dong: TCM Herbs to Tonif...

Michael Lavian

Tian Ma Dong (Radix Asparagi – Asparagus Root) and Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) are two Chinese medicinal herbs that are classified in the category tonify yin.

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Han Lian Cao

Han Lian Cao (Field Lotus Herb): TCM Herb for A...

Michael Lavian

Han Lian Cao has several benefits, some of its effects include liver protection against toxins and harmful substances, anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce inflammation in the body, hair growth...

Han Lian Cao (Field Lotus Herb): TCM Herb for A...

Michael Lavian

Han Lian Cao has several benefits, some of its effects include liver protection against toxins and harmful substances, anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce inflammation in the body, hair growth...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Di Fu Zi

Di Fu Zi (Broom Cypress): TCM Herb to Soothe It...

Michael Lavian

Many women seek relief from the uncomfortable itching that is often seen in yoni imbalances such as yeast infections and bacteria vaginosis. These washes are formulated with that in mind....

Di Fu Zi (Broom Cypress): TCM Herb to Soothe It...

Michael Lavian

Many women seek relief from the uncomfortable itching that is often seen in yoni imbalances such as yeast infections and bacteria vaginosis. These washes are formulated with that in mind....

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Ku Shen

Ku Shen (Sophora Root): TCM Herb for Vaginal Co...

Daniella Lavian

To understand why we use Ku Shen, we first must understand what its functions truly mean beyond the Chinese Medicine jargon. Dampness is excess water that has become stuck and...

Ku Shen (Sophora Root): TCM Herb for Vaginal Co...

Daniella Lavian

To understand why we use Ku Shen, we first must understand what its functions truly mean beyond the Chinese Medicine jargon. Dampness is excess water that has become stuck and...