Herbalism

Vitex works from the top down—supporting the pituitary to gently nudge hormonal harmony where it's needed most. Especially helpful for imbalanced cycles, low progesterone, or shifting libido, this spicy little...

Oregon Grape is a fierce bitter with a cooling touch—clearing damp heat from the liver, gut, and skin while supporting healthy bile flow and microbiome balance. Its berberine-rich roots work...

Licorice is the great mediator—sweet in taste and spirit. It harmonizes herbal blends, amplifies efficacy, and delivers herbs deeper into the body. Behind its gentle nature lies deep HPA axis...

Yellow Dock root is a cooling, bitter herb that supports liver function, digestive regularity, and nutrient absorption without overstimulating the system. Known for its “downward” energetic movement, it helps balance...

Fat digestion is essential for absorbing key nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K — and sluggish bile flow could be silently blocking your glow. From post-meal nausea to...

Gotu Kola isn’t just brain food—it’s regenerative medicine for body and mind. Revered for its ability to support memory, neuroplasticity, and calm focus, it also strengthens connective tissue and collagen...

In herbalism, the most “unwanted” plants often hold the most healing potential — and the same goes for people. Like crabgrass or dandelion, those written off as weeds may simply...

Passionflower is a grounding nervine ideal for those who feel emotionally overwhelmed, restless, or mentally overstimulated. Traditionally used to calm the “emotional heart” in TCM by addressing Liver Yang Rising,...

Green tea isn’t just a morning ritual—it’s molecularly intelligent medicine. With powerhouse compounds like EGCG and L-theanine, it delivers antioxidant-rich energy that’s sharp yet grounded, metabolic yet calming. It works...

Beyond her fruit and oil, Olive offers a lesser-known but powerful ally: the leaf. Rich in oleuropein, Olive Leaf clears excess, cools internal heat, and helps restore microbiome harmony—making it...

Dandelion is the ultimate regulator—detoxifying, grounding, and rebuilding vitality through its deep connection to soil, self-renewal, and resilience. From clearing damp heat in the liver to supporting elimination through the...

Tongue diagnosis is a mirror to your internal landscape — revealing patterns like Qi deficiency, gut dysbiosis, and emotional heat long before labs can. Whether it’s a “stomach crack” from...

Japanese Honeysuckle may be wild, but it shows up when we need grounding most—offering a powerful way to cool inflammation and support microbial balance from gut to lungs. Known as...

A red tip on the tongue isn’t random — it’s your body’s subtle SOS. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it often signals “heart heat,” rooted in repressed emotion, overstimulation, or liver...

Sometimes the best remedies are the most humble. In a clinical trial, a simple mix of coffee and honey dramatically outperformed steroids for persistent post-infectious cough — dropping symptoms by...

Gentian is the herbal equivalent of a hard reset—piercing through digestive stagnation and emotional buildup alike. With its cold, bitter nature and downward-draining energy, it awakens a sluggish liver, sparks...

Red Root is a lymphatic-focused herbal ally that supports healthy immune function, detoxification, and fluid movement through its action on the spleen, liver, and respiratory system. Traditionally used by Indigenous...

Red foods don’t just nourish — they move. From Manjistha root to cranberries and cherries, deeply pigmented plants act as lymph-moving agents thanks to potent antioxidants like anthocyanins and betalains....

Milk Thistle detoxes without the crash—clearing heat while nourishing the Yin and Liver Blood that keep us radiant, grounded, and replenished. With rare dual action on both liver and kidney...

Motherwort is the herbal embodiment of steadiness when the heart feels scattered. For the overwhelmed or emotionally checked out, it coaxes you gently back into your body—regulating the nervous system...

For those navigating hair loss or fatigue without a confirmed iron deficiency, nature offers gentle herbal allies. Nettle leaf, dandelion root, and yellow dock root are mineral-rich herbs that support...

A vivid dream led Olivia to discover Chicory—not just as a root, but as a flower essence that supports deep emotional healing. In Traditional Herbalism, flower essences work subtly within...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, digestion follows the rhythm of the sun — strongest in the morning, weakest at night. Skipping breakfast or eating too late disrupts your body’s natural energy...

Coffee isn’t inherently bad — but its acidity can throw off gut balance and irritate the digestive lining, especially when consumed daily. Enter cardamom: a warming, alkaline spice used for...

Allergies aren’t just about pollen — they’re about overload. When liver detox pathways are sluggish and mast cells are hyperreactive, histamine builds up fast. Fresh ginger tea offers a holistic...

Osha is the root to reach for when you need to warm up and clear out—especially across the gut-lung axis. With deep roots in Indigenous medicine and a pungent kick,...

When it comes to mineral-rich herbs, how you prepare them is everything. Overnight infusions extract deep nourishment from leaves like nettle, oatstraw, and red clover — making them more bioavailable...

Before chasing a cure for your diagnosis, ask what your body needs to rebuild. Nourishing herbs like nettle, red clover, oatstraw, and raspberry leaf don’t treat symptoms — they restore...

Crafting your own herbal oil is one of the most empowering ways to connect with plant medicine — no pills required. When herbs like mugwort or arnica are slowly steeped...

Dong Quai is a harmonizer—gently moving blood, balancing hormones, and restoring warmth where depletion lingers. Known as “female ginseng,” it supports reproductive rhythm, circulatory flow, and emotional equilibrium through its...

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, food cravings aren't random — they’re gentle messages from your body pointing to imbalances in the organ meridians. Each of the 5 flavors (salty, sweet,...

Coffee has a dual nature in TCM—it vigorously dredges liver Qi and purges the gallbladder, which can be therapeutic for stagnation-related symptoms like PMS or sluggish digestion. But if there's...

If high blood pressure is on your radar, nature has your back. Celery juice is a star here thanks to phthalides, plant compounds that help dilate blood vessels and calm...

Stewed apples aren’t just comfort food—they’re one of the most underrated gut-healing tools. When fully cooked, apples release pectin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, soothes inflammation, and...

Removing your shoes before entering your home isn’t just a cultural courtesy—it’s a science-backed method for reducing toxic chemical and bacterial exposure indoors. According to the President’s Cancer Panel, this...

In Ayurveda and TCM, fall and winter bring increased “Vata” energy—cold, dry, and mobile—which can disrupt immunity, digestion, and emotional balance. To stay aligned with nature, support your body with...

While raw foods are rich in enzymes, lightly cooking vegetables actually supports digestion by “pre-digesting” tough proteins and fibers, conserving energy for healing—especially critical for those with chronic fatigue or...

Coffee impacts everyone differently depending on genetics, liver enzymes, detox pathways, and inflammation levels. Research shows it may spike IL-6 and CRP—two key inflammatory markers—especially in those with slower metabolism,...

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, ACV’s warming, sour-bitter nature stimulates liver Qi, helping to break down fat, circulate hormones, and clear emotional stagnation like irritability or PMS. Its ability...

Peppermint tea is a powerful herbal multitasker: menthol relaxes muscles for deeper sleep, enhances dream recall, and boosts concentration by stimulating the brain’s memory center. It improves fat digestion by...

Nutrient deficiencies often stem from poor digestion, not poor diet. Without sufficient stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile flow, and gut bacteria, the body struggles to break down food and absorb...

Carrot juice has traditionally been used to combat anemia, especially when caused by parasites that deplete iron and B12. Its molecular structure closely resembles hemoglobin, making it a powerful blood...

Sleep before midnight supercharges your body's ability to detox and repair, as the energy available earlier in the night fuels deep cellular regeneration. Your brain requires energy to initiate the...

Thousands of years before lab tests and diagnostics, Traditional Chinese Medicine had already mapped the energetic flow of the body, showing us how every organ, flavor, and feeling is connected....

Magnesium is one of the most underrated yet essential minerals in the body — a true unsung hero that supports over 300 vital processes, from sleep to stress to heart...

Your tongue is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine — a living map of your internal health. Because it’s both an interior and exterior organ,...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi is your life force—fueling everything from metabolism to immunity. Qi deficiency, often linked to modern stress, poor diet, and pollution, shows up as low energy,...

Yang deficiency manifests as cold hands/feet, swelling, poor digestion, joint pain, frequent urination, and fatigue. In TCM, overconsumption of cold, raw foods (like smoothies, juices, and salads) weakens digestive fire,...