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Trichosanthes kirilowii (Photo credit: Wikipedia) – Chinese medical herbalism uses the fruit, seeds, and root of this plant. Hello and Happy New Year! With the turning of the solar New Year and the...
View ArticleMagnolia Flower Outside the Office
Magnolia flower and buds, February 2013 Right outside our office a magnolia flower is blooming. Magnolia buds are called Xin Yi Hua (辛夷花) in Chinese and certain varieties are used in herbal medicine....
View ArticleChinese Medicine for Sports Injuries and Training Tips
If you can’t do this for yourself, go see an acupuncturist. Judo twice a week, muay thai three times a week, Brazilian jiujitsu whenever the schedule allows, running four times a week and weightlifting...
View ArticleRelief from Wind and Heat – Allergy Season is Upon Us!
Xia Sang Ju, symptomatic relief for wind and heat. The Bay Area this week has been very windy and warm. For some people, it’s lovely weather. For allergy sufferers, it’s a nightmare. I’ll let you in on...
View ArticleCoffee with extra spices
This morning I cooked organic Ling Zhi slices (灵芝 ganoderma lucidum, aka reishi mushroom) and used the resulting brew in the coffee maker. In the filter I put coffee and a dash of each of the...
View ArticleAn Interview with Jo Robinson: Eating on the Wild Side
Garlic’s chemical properties change depending on how it is prepared. Here’s a very interesting interview with Jo Robinson, author of Eating on the Wild Side. In the interview, Robinson says: In a...
View ArticleDon’t Get Sick – and if you do, don’t take Yin Qiao San
It’s chilly out there. This cold snap should pass soon, but even after temperatures return to Bay Area Normal, there are steps you can take to prevent colds and flu before they start. Stay bundled up...
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