San Qi: The Other Ginseng
Notoginseng is one of several herbs in the Chinese Materia Medica that is revered as Jīn bù huàn 金不換 or ‘Worth more than gold’. That is, the herb is priceless...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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San Qi: The Other Ginseng
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Cang Er Zi: A Surprisingly Inspiring Herb
Cang er zi is a popular topic in Chinese literature and poems. Learn about the fun history of this herb, also known as the spiny Cocklebur, known for dispersing Wind...
Yvonne Lau |
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Nutritional Therapy in TCM
Chinese dietary therapy is a popular sub-category in traditional Chinese medicine, and as Mayway has published many recipes over the years, we thought that it would be useful and fun...
Yvonne Lau |
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Shen qu: The Divine Ferment
One of the more interesting herbs Meiwei Hebei “processes” is Shen Qu 神曲/Massa fermentata. With the beginning of a holiday season that is usually marked by comestible excess, I thought...
Yvonne Lau |
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Qi Ye Lian
Qi ye lian is a spicy, slightly bitter and warm herb that enters the Liver Channel, and is one of the rare herbs that can be used both singly and...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Travel Tips from the Tropics
This firsthand guide shares essential Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for staying well in hot, humid climates. From stomach-saving support to bug bite relief, learn which herbs are must-haves for your...
Lauren Coffelt |
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Earth Day: Walk, Wonder, and Weave Herbs into Your World
This Earth Day let’s return to the roots of this 55-year-old day of activism. It began as a grassroots movement to raise public awareness and concern for living organisms, the...
Eva Lau, Mayway Vice President |
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Video Slideshow of the History of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the US
Yvonne Lau of Mayway Herbs walks us through historical photos showing us how Chinese herbal medicine has evolved in the United States over the last 150 years.
Yvonne Lau |
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Herbalist Corner - Yin Yang Huo, Xu Duan & Tu Si Zi
Mark Frost from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco highlights 3 important Yang Tonic herbs often used in formulas that benefit men's health. Yin Yang Huo,...
Mark Frost |
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Herbalist Corner: Medicinal Mushrooms
Mark Frost, L.Ac., from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, highlights 3 medicinal mushrooms: Reishi (Ling zhi / Ganoderma), Shiitake (Xiang gu), and Maitake (Hui shu...
Mark Frost |
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Purple Cloud Salve
Have you ever wanted to make your own therapeutic ointments from Chinese herbs? Skye Sturgeon leads you through easy and straightforward, step by step instructions that teach you how to...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Herbalist Corner: Suan Zao Ren & Bai Zi Ren
Mark Frost, Herbal Chair at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) joins Mayway to highlight 2 important herbs in the Calm Spirit Category. Suan Zao Ren and Bai Zi...
Mark Frost |
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Herbalist Corner - Cang Er Zi & Xin Yi Hua
Mark Frost, Herbal Chair at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) joins highlights 2 important herbs for dispelling Wind Cold and Wind Heat and commonly used in Spring formulas....
Mark Frost |
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