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Chicory root (菊苣根) is not so commonly heard or seen in the market but in recent years, it is seeing an increase in demand due to its benefits to relieve gout symptoms. Gout (Chinese name: 痛风) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Chicory root is good for … Read more
Today, let’s learn more about the second type of body constitution – Dampness and Heat TCM body constitution (湿热体质). In a healthy person, there is little or no phlegm because the body can efficiently convert most foods and fluids into useful substances for the body to use. The spleen plays an important part here because in TCM, … Read more
Today, let’s learn more about the first type of body constitution – Blood Stasis TCM body constitution (血瘀体质). A person with blood stasis body constitution will experience some pains in various body areas. In TCM, there is a saying, “不通则痛” – it means that where there are blockages (blood or Qi clots), there will be pain. Clots are … Read more
We are into the Yu Shui (雨水) solar term (节气) starting from 19 Feb to 4 Mar 2024. Yu Shui is the 2nd solar term out of the entire 24. In this solar term, we will experience more rainfall while the temperature starts to increase. But at the same time, the air/wind will still be … Read more