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We are so excited to finally share that we have two new blends coming soon, one of which is called NURTURE. This formula combines classical Taoist herbs traditionally enlisted to...

Taoism is an ancient spiritual and philosophical tradition of Chinese medicine that prioritizes harmonious living with the Tao, or the ways of the universe, and the sexual techniques contained within...

Cupping is one of the oldest, most ubiquitous alternative therapies the world over, and applying this technique to facial massage offers a wide variety of benefits—for beauty and beyond. Because...

Summertime calls for refreshing and truly hydrating elixirs that nourish our bodies and feed our cells! This cooling recipe helps calm the agitation that can come from excess heat, reawakens...

A central feature of TCM cosmology is The Five Elements framework, which expands upon the cyclical interplay of Yin and Yang. Each element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water...

Dennis von Elgg is a leading Bay Area acupuncturist, renowned practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and an instrumental professor at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, where I...

You may have noticed that we’ve branched out and welcomed one of our favorite brands, Living Libations, to our constellation of offerings. This incredible line is the creation of Nadine...

The Yang energy that rises in summer is intimately connected to healthy libido, which is indicative of overall wellness and vitality in TCM. Whether you need some support in stoking...

Looking for a decadent grab-and-go treat that sustainably enhances your energy reserves, while also satisfying your sweet tooth? Cordyceps and Astragalus are both Yang-nourishing tonics that function in synergistic ways...

The Chinese tonic herbs have long been considered to be “spiritual growth herbs” by Taoist and Zen Buddhist masters precisely because of their support in helping us evolve through extremely...

Wei Qi: The Invisible Protective Barrier   Recently we highlighted some tonic herb recommendations to support the body in the transition from Spring to Summer, and it struck us that...

If you’re anywhere on the sober curious spectrum, mocktail elixirs are a lovely way to get creative with herbal medicine. Oftentimes, people drink alcohol to unwind or be uplifted, and...