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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: Bai Dou Kou

Bai Dou Kou (Cardamom): TCM Herb for Yoni Healt...

Daniella Lavian

The aroma of Bai Dou Kou mobilizes stagnant qi within the San Jiao. In Chinese medicine the San Jiao is also called the triple burner, it is considered a mysterious...

Bai Dou Kou (Cardamom): TCM Herb for Yoni Healt...

Daniella Lavian

The aroma of Bai Dou Kou mobilizes stagnant qi within the San Jiao. In Chinese medicine the San Jiao is also called the triple burner, it is considered a mysterious...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Cang Zhu

Cang Zhu (Atractylodis): TCM Herb to Soothe & S...

Daniella Lavian

In a study over 200 chemical compounds have been isolated in this herb, notably sesquiterpenoids and alkynes. Sesquiterpenoids have an antimicrobial function. In addition to the anti-inflammatory response, sesquiterpene lactones...

Cang Zhu (Atractylodis): TCM Herb to Soothe & S...

Daniella Lavian

In a study over 200 chemical compounds have been isolated in this herb, notably sesquiterpenoids and alkynes. Sesquiterpenoids have an antimicrobial function. In addition to the anti-inflammatory response, sesquiterpene lactones...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Qing Hao

Qing Hao (Sweet Wormwood): TCM Herb for Heat Re...

Daniella Lavian

  Qing Hao is known for its ability to clear all types of yin-level heat without injuring the qi, blood, or yin. This herb is well known in China as...

Qing Hao (Sweet Wormwood): TCM Herb for Heat Re...

Daniella Lavian

  Qing Hao is known for its ability to clear all types of yin-level heat without injuring the qi, blood, or yin. This herb is well known in China as...

Hong Hua (Safflower): TCM Herb for Blood Support & Skin Wellness

Hong Hua (Safflower): TCM Herb for Blood Suppor...

Daniella Lavian

There are many active constituents in this herb, some of which include Carthaginian, Carthamidin, fatty acids, and flavonoids. The main bioactive compound in this herb, hydroxysafflor yellow A, which…

Hong Hua (Safflower): TCM Herb for Blood Suppor...

Daniella Lavian

There are many active constituents in this herb, some of which include Carthaginian, Carthamidin, fatty acids, and flavonoids. The main bioactive compound in this herb, hydroxysafflor yellow A, which…

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...