Shu Di Huang: A Traditional Chinese option for ADHD

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...
October 04, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Balancing the Yin and Yang with Mooncakes

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...
September 17, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Paris Olympics is Gender Equal, So Are Hemorrhoids!

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...
August 13, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Ancient blue dye as medicine?

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).
August 07, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Effective Pain Relief with 701 Dieda Plaster & Alternatives

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...
July 22, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Chuan Bei Mu: A Natural Remedy to Alleviate Cough

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...
July 16, 2024 — The Herb Depot
2 Easy Acupoint massages for the Summer!

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

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...
June 27, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Amazing Mushrooms - Elves of Plants

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,...
May 28, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Watermelon

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,.
May 17, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Eat Them All --- The Marvellous Lotus

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...
April 30, 2024 — The Herb Depot
Last Solar Eclipse of our lifetime! + Eye Health Tips

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?...