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Chinese herbs can often be complex and challenging to interpret without a background in Chinese Medicine. That's why our blog was created. Consider it your go-to resource, providing evidence-based insights into herb composition and their impact on the body. Additionally, we share blogs focused on various aspects of Chinese Medicine philosophy. If you're eager to explore further, you've come to the perfect spot. 

Blog Posts

Herbal Corner: Shan Zhu Yu

Herbal Corner: Shan Zhu Yu

Daniella Lavian

Studies have shown that Shan Zhu Yu is effective against symptoms associated with menopause.

Herbal Corner: Shan Zhu Yu

Daniella Lavian

Studies have shown that Shan Zhu Yu is effective against symptoms associated with menopause.

Herbal Corner: Zhu Ling

Herbal Corner: Zhu Ling

Daniella Lavian

Zhu Ling is in our yoni wash white formulation. It works synergistically with herbs like Fu Ling, also in our yoni wash white, to help remove dampness often associated with...

Herbal Corner: Zhu Ling

Daniella Lavian

Zhu Ling is in our yoni wash white formulation. It works synergistically with herbs like Fu Ling, also in our yoni wash white, to help remove dampness often associated with...

Herbal Corner: Zi Cao

Herbal Corner: Zi Cao

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,...

Herbal Corner: Zi Cao

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,...

Menopause and Yin & Yang Balance

Menopause and Yin & Yang Balance

Daniella Lavian

In honor of World Menopause Day, let's take another look at menopause through Chinese medicine and yin and yang balance. The phase of menopause in a women’s life is often...

Menopause and Yin & Yang Balance

Daniella Lavian

In honor of World Menopause Day, let's take another look at menopause through Chinese medicine and yin and yang balance. The phase of menopause in a women’s life is often...

Breaking the Steroid Cream Myth

Breaking the Steroid Cream Myth

Daniella Lavian

Let me ask you something, do you have an old tube of Cortizone 10 stashed in the back of your medicine cabinet? Many of us, before we knew the truth,...

Breaking the Steroid Cream Myth

Daniella Lavian

Let me ask you something, do you have an old tube of Cortizone 10 stashed in the back of your medicine cabinet? Many of us, before we knew the truth,...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Mei Gua Hua

Herbal Corner: Mei Gua Hua

Daniella Lavian

Méi Gui Huã | Rosae Rugosae Flos | Rosebud  Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm  Channels: Liver, Spleen Méi Gui Huã or rosebud promotes the movement of qi and relieves stagnation,...

Herbal Corner: Mei Gua Hua

Daniella Lavian

Méi Gui Huã | Rosae Rugosae Flos | Rosebud  Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm  Channels: Liver, Spleen Méi Gui Huã or rosebud promotes the movement of qi and relieves stagnation,...