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How To Use The 5 Tastes of TCM To Balance Your Health
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How To Use The 5 Tastes of TCM To Balance Your Health

Sour. Bitter. Sweet. Spicy. Salty. These are the 5 flavor sensations of food. In TCM, these tastes not only tickle the taste buds they...
August 10th, 2023
Staring At Screens All Day? Use TCM Eye & Vision Support
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Staring At Screens All Day? Use TCM Eye & Vision Support

Staring at screens all day long? It’s going to catch up to you if it hasn’t already. Luckily, we can turn to the ancient...
August 1st, 2023
Supporting Vascular Health In TCM
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Supporting Vascular Health In TCM

Is highly-processed food to blame for poor artery health? Not so fast. Recent research shows it’s not a modern phenomenon. ...
July 3rd, 2023
Pu Huang In TCM – Can Cattails Conquer Blood Stasis? 
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Pu Huang In TCM – Can Cattails Conquer Blood Stasis? 

You’ve probably never given a second thought to the potential of cattails in human health. But these plants don’t just make marshes look pretty… ...
July 3rd, 2023
Middle Burner in TCM: The Center Of Digestive Fire
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Middle Burner in TCM: The Center Of Digestive Fire

Fresh juice in the morning, salad for lunch and dinner. Super healthy, right? Not for your middle burner and digestion. ...
June 30th, 2023
Rhubarb in TCM: Purging Heat’s As Easy As Pie
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Rhubarb in TCM: Purging Heat’s As Easy As Pie

In the West, rhubarb is best known for pie, but in TCM, it’s one of the best herbs for purging heat that causes constipation...
June 21st, 2023
Invigorate The Blood! Blood Deficiency vs. Stagnation in TCM
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Invigorate The Blood! Blood Deficiency vs. Stagnation in TCM

Want to live a long and healthy life?  Prescription #1 in TCM: invigorate your blood! What exactly does that mean? And what’s the difference...
June 8th, 2023
Andrographis: King of Toxic Heat-Clearing Herbs
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Andrographis: King of Toxic Heat-Clearing Herbs

Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) is one of the best heat-clearing herbs in TCM. And if you can’t seem to shake something off, it could...
May 31st, 2023
Mystical Minerals: Unveiling the Elemental Secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Mystical Minerals: Unveiling the Elemental Secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine

When TCM comes to mind, you’re probably thinking of acupuncture and herbs. But did you know minerals have played an important role in TCM...
May 19th, 2023
Ming Men In TCM: The Seat Of Sexual Vitality in TCM
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Ming Men In TCM: The Seat Of Sexual Vitality in TCM

There’s a point in your lower back called Ming Men, believed in TCM to be the seat of Jing, or life essence and sexual...
May 10th, 2023
Atractylodes Bai Zhu Herb For Qi & Digestion
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Atractylodes Bai Zhu Herb For Qi & Digestion

If you need some extra pep in your step and could also use a reboot of your digestive system, look no further than Atractylodes,...
May 1st, 2023
Dandelion In TCM: Nightmare for Lawns, A Liver’s Best Friend
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Dandelion In TCM: Nightmare for Lawns, A Liver’s Best Friend

If you have a yard, chances are you can’t stand dandelions. But in TCM, they’re considered one of the best herbs for Liver...
April 20th, 2023
Hey, Hon: Support Your Hun (Soul) For Peace & Calmness In Your Life
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Hey, Hon: Support Your Hun (Soul) For Peace & Calmness In Your Life

Hun is the TCM equivalent of soul. It's responsible for your consciousness and emotions. Does your Hun feel out of balance? Do this......
April 10th, 2023
Cinnamon Uses In TCM: Beyond The Sweet & Spicy
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Cinnamon Uses In TCM: Beyond The Sweet & Spicy

To most people, cinnamon is a culinary spice. But in TCM it's also a potent Yang tonic. See how 2 cinnamons used in TCM...
March 30th, 2023
The Best Acupressure Points For Occasional Allergy Relief
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The Best Acupressure Points For Occasional Allergy Relief

For some people who relocated to San Diego—home of ActiveHerb.com headquarters—because of its perfect Mediterranean climate, they want their money back! The 2022-2023 winter...
March 15th, 2023
Reishi In TCM: The Immortal Herb with High Spiritual Potency
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Reishi In TCM: The Immortal Herb with High Spiritual Potency

Reishi mushroom has become popular in the West. But for over 2,000 years in the Far East, Ling Zhi has been known as the...
March 10th, 2023
How Does TCM Help With Occasional Loose Stools?
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How Does TCM Help With Occasional Loose Stools?

If you’re struggling with occasional loose stools, you may be curious how TCM can help. Even though modern foods are a root cause, centuries-old...
March 1st, 2023
Barbed Skullcap: Support A Healthy Cell Growth With This Multifaceted Mint
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Barbed Skullcap: Support A Healthy Cell Growth With This Multifaceted Mint

When you think of mint what comes to mind? Perhaps chewing gum. A sprig of garnish on a salad or cocktail. Maybe a flavorful...
February 20th, 2023
Shennong: Was This Legendary Innovator Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Myth Or Man?
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Shennong: Was This Legendary Innovator Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Myth Or Man?

Is there one person who is credited with the invention of TCM? Shennong fits the bill, although the 5,000 year-old legendary figure may...
February 10th, 2023
He Shou Wu: The Origin Story Of A Legendary TCM Anti-Aging Herb
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He Shou Wu: The Origin Story Of A Legendary TCM Anti-Aging Herb

He Shou Wu is one of the best TCM herbs for anti-aging. It's got a fascinating origin story that's now supported by research. ...
January 31st, 2023