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Shu Di Huang: A Traditional Chinese option for ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions worldwide. Characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, ADHD can significantly impact daily functioning and...
Balancing the Yin and Yang with Mooncakes
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated with mooncakes, lanterns, and family gatherings, is one of the most cherished holidays in Chinese culture. But what many of us may not know is how...
Paris Olympics is Gender Equal, So Are Hemorrhoids!
Let’s talk about the pain in the butt we all have but no one wants to discuss—hemorrhoids. They show up uninvited and make sitting and standing a nightmare. Whether you’re...
Ancient blue dye as medicine?
Ancient blue dye as medicine? read our new Harmoniously Herbal blog post on Indigo Naturalis AKA Qing Dai 青黛, and how its worked as a beloved pigment over the last couple hundred years, as well as being an effective medicine (notably for Psoriasis).
Effective Pain Relief with 701 Dieda Plaster & Alternatives
After much wait and anticipation, our 701 Dieda Zhentong Yaogao Medicated Plaster 跌打镇痛膏 is back in stock in limited quantities! For those of you that don't know why it's so highly...
Chuan Bei Mu: A Natural Remedy to Alleviate Cough
Chuan Bei Mu, derived from the bulb of the Fritillaria, has been used to treat cough and other lung conditions for centuries in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). This herb has a...
2 Easy Acupoint massages for the Summer!
"Heart" in Traditional Chinese medicine represents two meanings: One is the physical heart, and the other is the spiritual heart. Nourishing the heart not only protects your physical body, but...
Foolproof TCM Herbal Remedies for Summertime
Summertime brings a mix of heat and humidity, which can be uncomfortable and even detrimental to health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a range of herbal remedies and culinary practices...
Amazing Mushrooms - Elves of Plants
Mushrooms have been used by the Chinese community as traditional medicine and supplements for the treatment of various ailments for centuries. Scientific research has found that they effectively improve overall health,...
Watermelon Frost: the 'oral elixir'
Watermelon Frost is named the 'oral elixir' for its immediate effects on canker sores, nasopharyngitis, larngitis, toothache due to the excessive internal heat, swollen and aching gum, stomatitis, non acclimation, stiff tongue, scalds, burns traumas, etc,.
Eat Them All --- The Marvellous Lotus
Probably the most versatile herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), every part of lotuses (water lily) is edible, extremely nourishing and delicious with medical value! Isn't that lovely? To begin...
Last Solar Eclipse of our lifetime! + Eye Health Tips
Today is April 8th, 2024, the day that the Solar Eclipse will visit the GTA! Did you know that the last time this happened in our region it was 1925?...