Herbal highlights
🌿 Each season places different demands on our body. On this page, we highlight TCM herbs that naturally support your health — in tune with the rhythm of the seasons. Click on a herb to read more in our in-depth LinkedIn posts.
Spring herbs
Tree of Happiness
May 1st (Beltane) is traditionally associated with fertility, blooming, and the union of masculine ♂️ and feminine energies ♀️ "Tree of happiness", Albizia Bark [He Huan Pi], called also the Persian silk tree, possesses the magic power of... READ MORE
Chen Pi
Chen Pi (dried aged tangerine peel) is considered particularly useful in spring, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Here’s why... READ MORE
Dandelion
"Dent de lion" corrupted into English gives “Dandelion” 🌻 beautiful yellow flower treating according to Doctrine of Signatures (like treats like) yellow disseases - jaundice ect... READ MORE
Sage
Sage has long been a symbol of wisdom and immortality. Salvia miltiorrhiza [Dan Shen], how does it work?... READ MORE
Bupleurum Root
Bupleurum Root [Chai Hu] is known for its liver-supporting properties and mood-regulating effects. Though not classified as an adaptogen in Western herbalism, Chai Hu is known for balancing the body’s stress response, similar to ginseng or ashwagandha... READ MORE
The Liver Qi
In spring the Liver Qi is most active. The Liver in TCM governs the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body. This is also the season when Liver Qi stagnation (a common imbalance) may be more noticeable due to the seasonal energetic shift. How to Support the Liver in Spring? 💚... READ MORE
Winter herbs
The Liver
Have you participated in the "Dry Feb challenge"? 🍾 If yes, you did very well to prepare your liver for the spring. In spring liver’s energy is naturally rising and becoming more active, making it essential to support and balance its function...
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The Flu and Defender
Do you know what kind of flu do you have; is your flu of the wind-cold or wind-heat type? Understanding this is important because the herbs used can vary... READ MORE
Polygonum multiflorum
A herb for longevity, vitality, and overall health? Polygonum multiflorum [He Shou Wu]!... READ MORE
Ginger
Ginger [Gan Jiang] has warming and harmonizing properties, which help address seasonal imbalances. Specific benefits in this season are.. READ MORE
Poria cocos
Poria cocos [Fu Ling] is medicinal mushroom with fascinating activities. Besides of scientifically proven antitumour, immunomodulating, anti‐inflammating and many more effects, Fu Ling serves as an excellent herb to harmonize the body during winter. Why?... READ MORE
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the spice that goes undeniably with Christmas and winter/cold in general. Is there any background to the use of Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) in the winter months?... READ MORE
Autumn herbs
It's Autumn!
The autumn season is associated with the Metal element, which is linked to the lungs and large intestine. This period is seen as a time for harvest and gathering energy, preparing the body for the colder months of winter...
Five-Flavor Fruit
Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi) in Chinese, meaning “five-flavor fruit” has broad spectrum of effects. It is classified as an adaptogen, which means it helps balance and regulate the body’s systems. Here’s why it’s especially beneficial in autumn... READ MORE
Goji Berries
Goji berries [Gou Qi Zi] have nourishing and balancing properties, boost immunity, vitality and beauty 🌹 What do Goji berries do and why are they extra supportive in autumn?... READ MORE
Astralagus
Astragalus [Huang Qi] is considered a typical autumn herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, overall for its tonifying, protective, and nourishing properties... READ MORE
The White Peony
A highly regarded herb in TCM, whose significance is particularly pronounced during the autumn season, is Paeonia lactiflora or white peony [Bai Shao]... READ MORE
The Lily Bulb
Lily bulb [Bai He] help people adapt to the seasonal shifts that occur during autumn due to its ability to nourish the lungs and moisten dryness... READ MORE
Summer herbs
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle [Jin Yin Hua] is widely used as a summer herb due to its cooling properties... READ MORE
Gardenia
Gardenia [Zhi Zi] has strong cooling and heat-clearing properties... READ MORE
Lotus Leaf
Lotus Leaf [He Ye] works health preventive during the summer months. How? It clears summer heat, promotes weight loss, alleviates hangovers, supports liver... READ MORE
Chrysanthemum
Cooling and soothing properties make from Chrysanthemum [Ju Hua] an ideal herb for maintaining balance and health during the hot summer months... READ MORE
Mulberry Leaf
Mulberry leaf [Sang Ye]. You surelly know the fruit, but what leaf can do for you?... READ MORE
Scutellaria
Scutellaria [Huang Qin] is a potent herb, particularly valued during the summer for its strong heat-clearing and detoxifying properties... READ MORE
Angelica sinensis
Angelica sinensis [Dong Quai] got its name from the medieval belief that the plant had angelic healing properties. It is also called "female ginseng"... READ MORE