Historically prized in China for thousands of years, Angelica Sinensis is considered the “ultimate herb” for women. It was traditionally used to address nearly every gynecological complaint, from regulating the menstrual cycle to easing menopausal symptoms. Beyond women’s health, it was also used as a general blood tonic to combat fatigue and improve circulation after […]
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. Quick Facts Botanical Name: Boswellia sacra (also B. carteri, B. frereana, B. serrata) Common Name(s): Olibanum, Luban Energetics: Warming, Drying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective TCM Name: Rǔ Xiāng […]
Ginseng is one of Chinese Medicine’s most notable herbs. It is used in many formulas and depending on the variety can be either warm or cooling in nature. The variety we’ll look at this week is Panax Notoginseng aka Pseudoginseng, SanQi or TianQi. Notoginseng is considered warming and is known to break up blood stasis […]
(Chinese: Hong Hua) {Latin:Flos Carthami Tinctorii} Safflower is a special component of our anti-inflammation jow. Not only does it offer great therapeutic effects, but the scent is pleasing and its bright color “lifts” the formula. Safflowers are picked from the plant in the summer, after the petals turn bright red, and are dried in the […]