How do you cup at home?

How do you cup at home?

Cupping therapy is a traditional alternative medicine practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This therapy has been used for centuries in  TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine),...
February 27, 2024 — The Herb Depot
YuShui 雨水 - Second Solar Term of the year

YuShui 雨水 - Second Solar Term of the year

YuShui 雨水 (Rain Water)  is the second solar term among the 24 solar terms. Every year around February 19, when the sun's ecliptic longitude reaches 330 degrees, it is YuShui 雨水...
Chinese Tea ABC

Chinese Tea ABC

Chinese Tea ABC Unlike the teas in western culture, Chinese tea can be categorized into 6 types in terms of the fermentation and processing:   1.Green Tea       Longjing,...
January 30, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Wind Heat (Fēng Rè 風熱) vs  Wind Cold(Fēng Hán 風寒)

Wind Heat (Fēng Rè 風熱) vs Wind Cold(Fēng Hán 風寒)

In order to distinguish between Wind Heat (Fēng Rè 風熱) and Wind Cold (Fēng Hán 風寒), we may need to understand the concept of Wind in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)...
December 20, 2023 — The Herb Depot
Wen Bu (warming and replenishing)溫補 v.s. Ping Bu(mildly nourishing)平補

Wen Bu (warming and replenishing)溫補 v.s. Ping Bu(mildly nourishing)平補

As winter is approaching, it's time to take good care of your body by nourishing Yin and strengthening kidney Qi (vital energy) . While cold hands and feet can be...
November 14, 2023 — The Herb Depot
Rainy Day Remedy

Rainy Day Remedy

4 ingredients you can use to make a Rainy Day Remedy soup, this has the functions of dispelling dampness, eliminating stagnation, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.

Po Chai Pills v.s. Bao He Wan - a good fight for the post-holiday bloat

Po Chai Pills v.s. Bao He Wan - a good fight for the post-holiday bloat

While both Po Chai Pills and Bao He Pills can aid with digestive discomfort, their intended uses may vary. Po Chai Pills are often used for acute digestive issues, while Bao He Pills are typically used for mild indigestion and bloating. 
October 17, 2023 — The Herb Depot
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Medical Emergencies

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Medical Emergencies

When talking about medical emergencies, few people would think of Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, TCM can also be used for emergencies - it has actually been a go-to for practitioners...
Fu Shen vs. Fu Ling - which one you should use for Si Shen Soup

Fu Shen vs. Fu Ling - which one you should use for Si Shen Soup

Si Shen Tang(soup) , mild yet effective, is a TCM formula that has been served on the tables of Chinese households for centuries. Four magical ingredients (Shan Yao / Huai...
September 01, 2023 — The Herb Depot
Lunisolar Term: Chu Shu - 二十四节气: 处暑

Lunisolar Term: Chu Shu - 二十四节气: 处暑

As we are nearing the end of another season, it is time to prepare our bodies for the upcoming change. Chu Shu 处暑 begins on the 23th of August this year. What...
Osmanthus Flowers Blooming Everywhere in August

Osmanthus Flowers Blooming Everywhere in August

You may have tried a whole lot of jams before - fruit jams, vegetable seed jams, spread and chutneys. However, have you ever tried those floral jams with petals in it?...
August 10, 2023 — The Herb Depot
8 things to avoid while using Moxibustion/Moxa

8 things to avoid while using Moxibustion/Moxa

Moxibustion/Moxa is a heat therapy that warms the meridians and unblocks the collaterals, promotes qi and blood circulation, reduces swelling and dissipates stagnation, dispels dampness and cold, and treats various...