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More Than Decorations: Pumpkin in Traditional Chinese medicine
Halloween is just around the corner on the last day of October! Pumpkins are not only seasonal decorations, but also nutritious foods that is suitable for any age group....
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...
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...
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...
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,.
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?...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Xiao Yao Wan vs. Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (逍遥丸 vs. 加味逍遥丸)
What is the difference between Xiao Yao Wan 逍遥丸 and Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan 加味逍遥丸? We've compared them in detail so you don't have to!