Tag: traditional chinese medicine
Unravelling the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Herbs: Cornus fruit (山茱萸 Shan Zhu Yu)
As the “foundation of vitality,” the kidney is an organ of utmost importance in Chinese medicine. Traditional...
How to Cook Crown Daisy Properly: Preserve the Nutrients and Aroma of the ‘Emperor’s Vegetable’
In many households, crown daisy goes straight into a rolling hot pot, left to simmer in spicy broth until...
‘Fail to Preserve Vital Energy in Winter, Fall Sick in Spring:’ What Does ‘Preserve Vital Energy’ Mean
By Sen Ge Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) places great emphasis on winter wellness. The Huangdi...
Three Winter Wellness Recipes: How to Cook Nourishing and Naturally Sweet Soups
By Yang Meiyu When the weather turns cold, the body’s metabolism and blood circulation tend to slow...
Unraveling the Mystery of Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Angelica Root (當歸 Dang Gui)
The Earth holds many mysteries, and medicinal roots are not the least of them. Among the traditional...
Inside Dr. Jennifer Liang’s Acupuncture Practice: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Tucked away in the scenic and quaint town of Goshen, New York, Dr. Jennifer Liang’s acupuncture practice...
3 Simple Brain-Health Habits That Take Just Minutes a Day
Many middle-aged and older adults recognize the early moments of doubt. You’re about to leave the house...
How a Simple Bowl of Millet Congee Became a Remedy for Healing the Stomach
In a long-standing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Taipei, Dr. Ho Yung-cheng has spent more...
‘Acupuncture Opens a Window’: Inside the Healing Practice of Dr. Jennifer Liang
For thousands of years, acupuncture has been one of the most valued and enduring practices in traditional...
Harmony of Heaven and Earth: How the Five Elements Link Nature, Seasons, Health
In ancient China, the philosophy of "heaven, earth, and man as one" has guided wellness for millennia...
Dandelion Tea Offers Cooling and Detox Benefits — But Some Should Avoid It
Long used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dandelion tea is celebrated for its cooling and detoxifying...
Unraveling the Mystery of Chinese Medicinal Herbs (Part 3) He Shou Wu, or “Fo-ti root”
Why is it that Asians seem to age more gracefully than others, often keeping a youthful appearance well-past...