Tag: traditional chinese medicine
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Ear Seeds for Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM for short) uses many tools to support health. Using ear seeds is one of these tools. Ear seeds are small stickers about the size of a fingernail that contain a seed, generally from the Vaccaria plant. The stickers are then placed on specific points on the ear. The external ear represents…
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The Five Flavors of Schisandra
Schisandra chinensis is native to China, used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The Chinese common name for Schisandra is wu wei zi, referring to the five flavors of the fruits. There are two main types of Schisandra which are both used interchangeably in TCM. Schisandra is also considered a warming herb. It has been used for respiratory failure, fatigue and weakness,…
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Traditional Chinese Remedy for Adrenal Support: Rehmannia
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), two opposing energetic forces within the body–yin and yang–must be in balance in order to maintain good health. When either energy is out of balance, different symptoms of illness manifest based on individual health risks and other factors. Rehmannia, also known as Chinese foxglove, is a traditional medicine that supports…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kidney Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a quite different perspective on the form, function, and health of the body, mind and spirit. Thousands of years old, TCM holds that a vital force of life, called Qi, surges through the body. Any imbalance to Qi can cause disease and illness. Imbalances are caused by an alteration in…