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Meet The “Beetles!”: Ground Beetle (Tu Bie Chong) in TCM
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Meet The “Beetles!”: Ground Beetle (Tu Bie Chong) in TCM

TCM formulas mostly contain herbs. But one ingredient stands out from the rest: ground beetle (Tu Bie Chong). Don’t be creeped out; it’s prized...
December 10th, 2024
Shen Qu: A Medicated Leaven That’s Good For The Gut
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Shen Qu: A Medicated Leaven That’s Good For The Gut

A leavening agent like yeast makes bread rise. That’s typically bad news for gut health, except when it’s medicated leaven (Shen Qu) in TCM. ...
December 2nd, 2024
Alcohol in TCM: The Surprising Benefits of Booze
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Alcohol in TCM: The Surprising Benefits of Booze

Obviously, heavy alcohol consumption is harmful to one’s health. However, according to TCM, moderate consumption may have some surprising benefits. ...
November 21st, 2024
Ji Nei Jin: This Curious TCM Ingredient Tastes Like Chicken, Because It Is (Chicken Gizzard Skin)
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Ji Nei Jin: This Curious TCM Ingredient Tastes Like Chicken, Because It Is (Chicken Gizzard Skin)

Chicken gizzards aren’t just a delicacy worldwide, including the Deep South of the US. They also happen to be a popular Chinese medicine ingredient....
October 1st, 2024
Sugar in TCM: A Spoonful of Sugar Makes The Chinese Medicine Go Down 
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Sugar in TCM: A Spoonful of Sugar Makes The Chinese Medicine Go Down 

In China, sugar isn’t considered a harmful substance. In fact, it’s got some upsides, including acting as a medicinal treat. Explore how TCM views...
September 20th, 2024
Try These 2 TCM Anti-Aging Hacks: Support Lymph Drainage and Blood Circulation
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Try These 2 TCM Anti-Aging Hacks: Support Lymph Drainage and Blood Circulation

Do you want to increase your chances of living a longer, more active life — but not want to put in the hard work?...
September 11th, 2024
What Do Your Dreams Mean According To Traditional Chinese Medicine?
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What Do Your Dreams Mean According To Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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...
August 29th, 2024
A Scorching Heat Wave: Damp Heat, Phlegm & Fire In TCM
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A Scorching Heat Wave: Damp Heat, Phlegm & Fire In TCM

Damp Heat, Phlegm, and Fire are three key imbalances that can disrupt your health. Discover how each condition affects your body and explore effective...
August 21st, 2024
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The 5 Cardinal Functions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The 5 cardinal functions of TCM are integral to maintaining health and understanding disease processes. Understanding how they integrate with 5 Element Theory provides...
August 8th, 2024
Sheng Mai Yin: The Best Qi-Replenishing Summer Drink 
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Sheng Mai Yin: The Best Qi-Replenishing Summer Drink 

Excessive sweating zaps your life force and depletes your Blood. Sheng Mai Yin is like TCM Gatorade. A drink you can make at home...
July 9th, 2024
Cistanche in TCM: The Vitality-Boosting Miracle of “Desert Ginseng”
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Cistanche in TCM: The Vitality-Boosting Miracle of “Desert Ginseng”

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...
June 28th, 2024
TCM For Mood: How Chinese Herbs Resolve Disturbed “Shen”
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TCM For Mood: How Chinese Herbs Resolve Disturbed “Shen”

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. ...
June 20th, 2024
Emotionally Aligned: 6 Common Expressions in English and Chinese
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Emotionally Aligned: 6 Common Expressions in English and Chinese

Chinese and English aren’t so different, at least when it comes to these emotional turmoil idioms. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a language of its...
May 31st, 2024
No Baloney, Abalone Shell Is A Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine
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No Baloney, Abalone Shell Is A Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abalone shells make great gifts for jewelry, home decor, and more. But in TCM, they are also highly valued as a medicine for excess...
May 21st, 2024
Kidneys In TCM: The Minister of Power & Root Of Life
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Kidneys In TCM: The Minister of Power & Root Of Life

In TCM, the Kidney system is like the body’s early warning system for premature aging. Learn why all disease patterns start in the Kidney...
May 10th, 2024
Don’t Let Them See You Sweat (Too Much): Sweat In TCM
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Don’t Let Them See You Sweat (Too Much): Sweat In TCM

Many people think it’s healthy to be dripping with sweat after doing intense exercise. But ask a TCM expert and you’ll likely get a...
April 30th, 2024
Boost Brain Health With Gastrodia (Tian Ma) 
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Boost Brain Health With Gastrodia (Tian Ma) 

Gastrodia (Tian Ma) is a traditional Chinese herb you should consider making room for in your supplement pantry because of its neuroprotective benefits....
April 19th, 2024
Spring Forward With Sweetness & Fill Your Plate With Gan Foods. 
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Spring Forward With Sweetness & Fill Your Plate With Gan Foods. 

Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to stop eating heavy comfort food that sustained your winter hibernation. Here’s exactly which “sweet” foods to...
March 29th, 2024
Shi Chang Pu: A Versatile Phlegm Vaporizer & Orifice Opener
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Shi Chang Pu: A Versatile Phlegm Vaporizer & Orifice Opener

Opening your orifices doesn’t sound like fun. But in TCM, there’s a huge benefit to doing that and Shi Chang Pu is one of...
March 21st, 2024
Are You Full of Hot Air? A TCM Guide To Internal Heat
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Are You Full of Hot Air? A TCM Guide To Internal Heat

Are you full of hot air from a TCM perspective? That is not to say that you talk too much without saying anything substantive,...
March 8th, 2024