Being chased, falling, losing teeth, flying, showing up for a test naked…are these dreams random, or do they say something about our health? Here’s how TCM interprets dreams....
Damp Heat, Phlegm, and Fire are three key imbalances that can disrupt your health. Discover how each condition affects your body and explore effective TCM remedies to restore balance and vitality.
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The 5 cardinal functions of TCM are integral to maintaining health and understanding disease processes. Understanding how they integrate with 5 Element Theory provides a well-rounded crash course on TCM theory. ...
The forerunner of chemistry in the West, alchemy is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery, associated with transmuting base metals into gold. But in TCM, alchemy seeks a different form of wealth: health and...
If a herb isn’t indigenous to China, can it still be called a Chinese herb? That’s medicinal food for thought! Here are some of the top non-native Chinese herbs used in Western medicine...
Excessive sweating zaps your life force and depletes your Blood. Sheng Mai Yin is like TCM Gatorade. A drink you can make at home from just 3 herbs, it may help restore Qi and...
Cistanche, known as Rou Cong Rong in TCM, survives in some of the most inhospitable landscapes. Its resilience in nature explains why it’s used in TCM to support vitality and other anti-aging facets of...
There’s no substitute for pharmacological interventions if you have a diagnosed mood disorder, however, TCM can play an effective complementary role. Here’s how.
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Abalone shells make great gifts for jewelry, home decor, and more. But in TCM, they are also highly valued as a medicine for excess heat rising from the Liver.
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