The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi, when disrupted it can cause irritability, mood swings, headaches & digestive problems. The heart governs the emotions and chronic stress disrupts the heart’s balance causing palpitations, insomnia, anxiety & memory issues. The spleen and stomach transform food into qi & blood. prolonged stress impairs their function leading to fatigue, poor digestion, weakened immunity, and weight fluctuations.

Eczema according to TCM • Invasion of wind-damp-heat of the liver, kidneys & spleen. • Excessive wind in the liver linked to stress & hormonal changes. • Deficiencies in the kidneys exacerbate itching, dryness & inflammation. • Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods. • Internal heat causes symptoms of eczema to worsen.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Du Huo is associated with the Kidney and Bladder Meridians.  This herb has a bitter, spicy flavour profile and is warm in nature. Du Huo is often used for: Dispelling wind-damp to relieve pain: Releasing the exterior to dispel wind-cold-damp and kidney deficiency:

Lotus Leaf 荷叶 - He Ye In Traditional Chinese Medicine, He Ye is associated with the Heart, Liver and Spleen Meridians. This herb has a...

23rd September - 03rd October Qiu Fen is the 16th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. Signifying the midpoint of autumn when...

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05th June - 21st June Mang Zhong - Grain in Ear is the 9th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It means the grains are mature. It signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is a busy period for farmers. To Eat barley, chrysanthemum, celery, runner beans, duck, plums, mango, kiwi, fish, cucumber. To Do keep your diet light, take a power nap, nourish your spleen and avoid damp toxins. #芒 种 #mangzhong #graininear #the24solarterms #traditionalchinesem