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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. 

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Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Qing Hao

Herbal Corner: Qing Hao

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 a...

Herbal Corner: Qing Hao

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 a...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Herbal Corner: Hong Hua

Herbal Corner: Hong Hua

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…

Herbal Corner: Hong Hua

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

Herbal Corner: Ai Ye

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...

Herbal Corner: Ai Ye

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

Herbal Corner: Shi Gao

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...

Herbal Corner: Shi Gao

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...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Skin Conditions in TCM, Acne TCM

Skin Conditions in TCM

Daniella Lavian

If you have ever gone to a Chinese Medicine doctor, we always ask our patients about their bowel movements. This is especially important when a patient comes in with a...

Skin Conditions in TCM

Daniella Lavian

If you have ever gone to a Chinese Medicine doctor, we always ask our patients about their bowel movements. This is especially important when a patient comes in with a...

Kuan Yin Apothecary Seasonal Shifts & Yoni Care

Seasonal Shifts & Yoni Care

Daniella Lavian

According to the classic Chinese Medicine texts, each season along with the energies of what we call yin and yang are the blueprint to life. We look at each season...

Seasonal Shifts & Yoni Care

Daniella Lavian

According to the classic Chinese Medicine texts, each season along with the energies of what we call yin and yang are the blueprint to life. We look at each season...