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Epimedium: Horny Goat Weed
  • August 4, 2025

Epimedium: Horny Goat Weed

Epimedium is a genus of plants in the barberry family mostly native to Asia. The primary species used in Western herbal medicine is Epimedium grandiflorum, but a number of other species, such as E. sagittatum and E. pubescens, are also used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).Various species of epimedium have been used as an aphrodisiac for both men and women for over 2,000 years. The legend is that its effects were discovered by a Chinese goat farmer, who noted how it made the goats more frisky,…

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The Medicinal and Nutritional Benefits of Apricots
  • July 28, 2025

The Medicinal and Nutritional Benefits of Apricots

Besides being a nutritious fruit, apricots are also a source of medicine. Apricot seeds are used in TCM for problems in the lung and large intestine meridians. They also contain amygdalin, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties.

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Dogwoods
  • July 15, 2025

Dogwoods

The dogwoods belong to the Cornus genus, which contains about 30-60 species of deciduous trees or shrubs. I had intended to write primarily about the Asian dogwood used in TCM, but found so much interesting information on the medicinal uses of dogwoods that I decided to discuss several other species, including the Pacific dogwood, which I’ve used as a flower essence. Asian Dogwood (Cornus officinalis)The fruits of Asian dogwood (Shan Zhu Yu) enter the liver and kidney meridians and have a tonifying…

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Neem: The Village Pharmacy
  • June 16, 2025

Neem: The Village Pharmacy

A popular Ayurvedic remedy for dental and immune health and a great natural pesticide, neem has been called nature’s pharmacy, the village drugstore, and "the curer of all ailments” in India.

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Spilanthes: The Toothache Plant
  • June 3, 2025

Spilanthes: The Toothache Plant

A traditional remedy for teeth and gums, as well as fungal and bacterial infections, spilanthes is applied topically to help with toothache and more.

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Forsythia
  • June 2, 2025

Forsythia

A springtime flowering shrub, forsythia is an anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, and infection fighting herb. The bitter fruits are used in Chinese medicine and the flowers are edible as well.

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Buckwheat (Kashi)
  • May 26, 2025

Buckwheat (Kashi)

A high protein, gluten-free, gut-healthy food, buckwheat is a pseudo-grain with a great taste and nutritional profile. There are also species that have been used in Chinese medicine.

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Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • May 20, 2025

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Caused by intestinal inflammation and/or SIBO, leaky gut has been linked to numerous physical and mental health problems. This is why it is important to reduce intestinal inflammation and rebuild damaged intestinal membranes to plug the leaks.

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