Tonic herbs refer to a very special category in TCM herbology that purposefully forms the backbone of our offerings at Root + Bones, but there’s a lot more to discover in this tradition of medicine....

Words tend to lose weight when they’re overused or thrown around carelessly – that is, without sufficient respect for their actual meanings. We see this often in the alternative health realm (and certainly beyond), which...

As we progress through the Autumn season, associated with the Lung meridian in TCM, it’s important to cultivate internal balance to the cold, dry, and windy conditions present externally. Common ailments of this season –...

Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist and acupuncturist who has been practicing for over a decade, specializing in Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. By tapping into her own ancestral healing traditions, she aims to empower others...

Herbalism is finally beginning to gain more credibility in the West, although this interest is increasingly capitalized upon through a booming wellness industry that has quickly become defined by gimmicky marketing, misleading claims, and a...

TCM Herbal Allies for the Holiday Season    Holiday Season is upon us and can be an especially intense time of year for many. Are you preparing for a period of potentially increased stress, family...