Study of a Hand with Needle Artist Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg

Acupuncture needle sizing guide

If you're not paying attention, identifying needle sizes can easily become confusing. Here's a quick guide for when you're shopping for acupuncture needles. Please prioritize referring to a textbook, or...
Herbs and soups for Insomnia

Herbs and soups for Insomnia

*Healthily* drink your way to better sleep. Insomnia BEGONE!

How to add TCM into your everyday cooking?

How to add TCM into your everyday cooking?

Mothers across different generations are often the group to have perfected the art of adding bonus ingredients into meals for the added health benefits. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all...
no judgement zone: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) treatment options

no judgement zone: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) treatment options

A kidney failure behind YOU... take UTIs seriously

Treat persistent canker sores with TCM

Treat persistent canker sores with TCM

What's causing your mouth ulcers? 口腔溃疡

The weather is getting warmer but your grandma's knees are still cold? Make her this recipe: Alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis

The weather is getting warmer but your grandma's knees are still cold? Make her this recipe: Alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis relieving recipe

Acupressure Points to try before taking that cold medicine!

Acupressure Points to try before taking that cold medicine!

5 easy acupressure points to relieve cold symptoms.

Do I have a hot-cold or cold-cold?

Do I have a hot-cold or cold-cold?

In TCM, you can differentiate your colds by it being 'cold' or 'hot'. What's a 'cold'-cold?

The Infinite Benefits of Tea & How-to

The Infinite Benefits of Tea & How-to

In China, drinking tea to maintain health has become a well-known health care habit. The beneficial health effects of tea have been proven by many studies: including the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory...
Understand Acupuncture: What is it and how does it work

Understand Acupuncture: What is it and how does it work

 Acupuncture, an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate sensory nerves and restore qi flow.  Qi flows...
January 02, 2025 — The Herb Depot
The Ultimate Guide: How To Use The Gua Sha Tool

The Ultimate Guide: How To Use The Gua Sha Tool

What is Gua Sha Gua Sha, derived from the Chinese words "Gua" (to scrape) and "Sha" (redness or petechiae), promotes circulation, relieves pain, and relieves tension. Modern Gua Sha techniques,...
November 27, 2024 — The Herb Depot
More Than Decorations: Pumpkin in Traditional Chinese medicine

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....
October 29, 2024 — The Herb Depot