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In the philosophy of Tao, the concept of balance between yin and yang – the former representing the feminine as well as dark, cold and wet, and the latter being the manifestation of the masculine, light, heat and dryness – is important. Chinese Five...

There’s no question that a nutritious diet is a major factor in overall health. If you’re looking for a natural boost on your wellness journey, sprouts (edible, germinated seeds with shoots) are a unique culinary option that can support a healthy lif...

Fenugreek powder is made from the seeds of the fenugreek plant, a clover-like herb that grows in parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. Its scientific name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other names include Methi seeds and Greek Hay.As a spice, fenugree...

If you’re on the hunt for a benefit-packed beverage to add to your botanical repertoire, it may be time for your treasured tea cup to meet ginseng root tea.Some people may have confused ginseng with another root, ginger. But ginseng vs ginger ha...

One of the earliest extant records of the use of the ginseng plant as an herbal medicine comes from traditional Chinese medicine circa 196 A.D. in the Shen Nong Pharmacopoeia. This ancient text collects centuries of Chinese folk wisdom. Back then, wh...