The Way of Tea: Welcoming Pu’er - Root + Bones

The Way of Tea: Welcoming Pu’er

The journey of Root + Bones began as a way to share Chinese herbology with people in an accessible way, and we are so honored to continue nourishing its evolution and expansion with even more...
Tonic Herbalism for Fall Allergies - Root + Bones

Tonic Herbalism for Fall Allergies

A spike in seasonal allergies during the fall season is a common reality for many, causing the body to become inflamed and the immune system to experience an overly defensive reaction to external irritants. An...
TCM Wisdom for Autumnal Detox - Root + Bones

TCM Wisdom for Autumnal Detox

Supporting the body’s natural process of detoxification has been part and parcel of traditional medicine systems for centuries, though perhaps not in the intense ways we have become accustomed to approaching detox. Reflecting a deep...
Primal Hot Cocoa Recipe - Root + Bones

Primal Hot Cocoa Recipe

“You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” This excerpt from “Wild Geese,” a poem by Mary Oliver, feels like the perfect welcome into the spirit of Autumn,...
Before Jumping on the Plunge Wagon: TCM Views on Cold - Root + Bones

Before Jumping on the Plunge Wagon: TCM Views on Cold

  In an era of biohacking, quick fixes, and the never-ending search for that one miraculous solution to our woes, wellness trends like cold plunges, cryotherapy, and cold-pressed juice cleanses have become some of the...
The Most Decadent Postpartum Latte - Root + Bones

The Most Decadent Postpartum Latte

Mamas, we see you out there. We know how much you give. Whether you’re newly postpartum, still feel like you’re recovering 1-2 years after childbirth, or are simply feeling depleted, this caffeine-free latte will help...
The Wind Gate: Safe Passage for Autumn - Root + Bones

The Wind Gate: Safe Passage for Autumn

Walking with Wind: Transitioning Gracefully into Autumn   As we continue our transition into the Yin-dominant part of the year, moving from the Late Summer to Autumn season, we become increasingly exposed to windy, mercurial...
Maximize Your Medicine: Proper Care for Extract Powders - Root + Bones

Maximize Your Medicine: Proper Care for Extract Powders

Our commitment to sourcing and sharing herbal extracts of the highest quality, purity, and potency means that a little extra mindfulness is necessary to maximize your medicine. Fillers, binders, starches, and excipients all help repel...
Pro-Metabolic Eating from a TCM Perspective - Root + Bones

Pro-Metabolic Eating from a TCM Perspective

The pro-metabolic “diet” has generated a lot of hype over the past couple of years, but can it be effective without necessarily accounting for the body’s energetics and bioindividual needs? Pro-metabolic, by definition, means optimizing...