Herbs & Food
144 articles · Kitchen herbs, healing foods, and the TCM approach to eating for your body type.
Healing foods from the kitchen: herbal teas, nourishing soups, warming spices, and the everyday remedies that cultures worldwide have relied on for centuries.
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1The Autumn Pear: Why This Humble Fruit Is Your Lung’s Best Friend
Discover why the pear is the autumn fruit of choice in Chinese medicine, and learn three nourishing recipes to moisten…
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2Winter’s Quiet Strength: The 3-Part Night Ritual for Deep, Restorative Sleep
Discover a TCM-inspired evening ritual using warming foot soaks, kidney-nourishing teas, and gentle self-massage to align with winter’s yin energy…
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3The Spring Liver Cleanse: 7 Bitter Greens for a Gentle TCM Reset
Spring in TCM is the season of the Liver. Learn how to use 7 specific bitter greens to gently cleanse…
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4Winter’s Quiet Fire: Why Your Kidneys Need Warmth (Not Heat)
Discover why TCM says winter is the season to nourish your kidneys with gentle warmth, not overheating. Learn the subtle…
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5Spring Stirring: When Anger Becomes Your Body’s Wake-Up Call
Why spring’s rising energy can trigger irritability, and how to channel it into clarity using TCM’s Liver wisdom.
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6Winter’s Quiet Fire: Why TCM Says Grief Can Chill Your Body
In TCM, winter’s stillness can amplify unprocessed grief, creating a deep internal cold. Learn how to warm your emotional body…
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7The Autumn Tongue: What Dryness, Color, and Cracks Reveal About Your Lungs
As leaves turn, your tongue may show signs of autumn dryness. Learn to read subtle changes in coating, color, and…
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8Winter Qigong: The ‘Storing Essence’ Flow to Nourish Kidney Qi
Learn a gentle, 10-minute winter qigong sequence designed to conserve energy, strengthen your Kidney Qi, and build deep reserves for…
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9Spring’s Unfolding: The Liver’s Role in Your Seasonal Energy Shift
Discover why spring’s awakening energy can make you feel restless, and how to support your Liver system for smooth seasonal…