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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

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...

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

Must learn Dui Yao found in Meno-Wash™

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.

Must learn Dui Yao found in Meno-Wash™

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

Herbal Corner: Han Lian Cao

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...

Herbal Corner: Han Lian Cao

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...

Supporting Menopause with Chinese Medicine, TCM menopause

Supporting Menopause with Chinese Medicine.

Michael Lavian

Menopause is a normal stage of a woman’s life, it is the process of having completed cessation of menstruation…

Supporting Menopause with Chinese Medicine.

Michael Lavian

Menopause is a normal stage of a woman’s life, it is the process of having completed cessation of menstruation…