Poria Mushroom: The Ancient Mushroom for Better Sleep, Stress Relief & Immune Balance
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the dried sclerotium (underground tuber) of poria cocos (茯苓, fúlíng), also kno...
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Herbs, recipes, rituals, and the science behind Traditional Chinese Medicine — from the NOOCI team.
Bupleurum Root: The Ancient Tonic Root for Stress Relief, Liver Harmony & Better Sleep
In TCM, the dried root of Bupleurum chinense (and related species) is referred to as 柴胡 (Chái Hú). It has been used f...
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Did You Know These 7 Herbs Can Transform Your Gut Health?
Your gut health can be a mirror reflection of your overall well-being. This is because your gut, or more specificall...
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Herbal Harmony: The Power of Herbs for a Better Menstrual Flow
It’s that time of the month again. Your period has arrived, and those painful cramps have come along with it. Dysmeno...
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Gymnema sylvestre: Nature's Magical Plant
What is Gymnema sylvestre? Inside its lush green foliage and bursts of yellow flowers, Gymnema sylvestre hides a secr...
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Jujube (Red Date): A Nutritional Powerhouse That Tastes Like Candy
Jujube fruit, also known as red dates or Chinese dates, is a sweet treat eaten fresh or dried, and it is used in both...
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Black Sesame: Health Benefits that Come in Tiny Packages
Considered one of the world’s first spices, sesame seeds have long been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TC...
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Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality
What is a Reishi Mushroom? Searching for a dose of immortality? No, we haven’t found the philosopher’s stone yet, we...
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The Power of Dried Citrus: Chen-Pi
We’re told that when we’re sick we should take vitamin C. Vitamin C is usually associated with citrus fruits such as ...
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