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ActiveHerb Technology, Inc. was founded with one goal in mind: to develop and sell the best Chinese herbal medicines available. Here at ActiveHerb, we believe that TCM can function as a beneficial complement to modern Western medicine. With soaring healthcare costs and disappointing developments with new drugs, TCM represents a profound opportunity to maintain health and wellness, without the..
Active Herb Blog
1w ago
Can a centuries-old TCM formula help balance modern cholesterol concerns? Discover how new research reveals the potential of Er Chen Decoction, traditionally used to resolve Dampness.
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Active Herb Blog
1w ago
Did you go a little overboard with the treats this holiday season? Thinking about starting a diet after the new year? Here’s the best foods to eat, according to TCM.
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Active Herb Blog
1M ago
Think your body temp is 98.6? Think again. Modern life is cooling us down, literally, and it’s wrecking your immune system. Here’s how to heat things back up and stay healthy.
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Active Herb Blog
1M ago
TCM formulas mostly contain herbs. But one ingredient stands out from the rest: ground beetle (Tu Bie Chong). Don’t be creeped out; it’s prized for supporting injury recovery, breaking up blood stasis, and strengthening sinews and bones.
The post Meet The “Beetles!”: Ground Beetle (Tu Bie Chong) in TCM appeared first on Activeherb Blog ..read more
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1M ago
A leavening agent like yeast makes bread rise. That’s typically bad news for gut health, except when it’s medicated leaven (Shen Qu) in TCM.
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Active Herb Blog
2M ago
Obviously, heavy alcohol consumption is harmful to one’s health. However, according to TCM, moderate consumption may have some surprising benefits.
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Active Herb Blog
2M ago
It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to call Jake Fratkin a living legend of TCM. Having practiced for over 45 years, ActiveHerb is grateful that this pioneer of Chinese herbs and acupuncture has shared his invaluable strategies for practitioners and those seeking holistic health solutions.
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Active Herb Blog
3M ago
Modern wheat products are highly processed with large gliadin protein molecules, which can trigger gluten sensitivity. This begs the question, is TCM Gluten free?
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Active Herb Blog
3M ago
More people are interested in natural solutions for their health concerns…for themselves. But what about pets? Can you give Chinese herbs to them? And is there a history that supports it? Or is it more of a modern phenomenon?
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Active Herb Blog
3M ago
Chicken gizzards aren’t just a delicacy worldwide, including the Deep South of the US. They also happen to be a popular Chinese medicine ingredient. Can’t stomach the thought of taking it? Your digestive and urinary systems will love you for it.
The post Ji Nei Jin: This Curious TCM Ingredient Tastes Like Chicken, Because It Is (Chicken Gizzard Skin) appeared first on Activeherb Blog ..read more