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Gao’s | Balms

Gao’s | Balms

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Wellbeing, Chinese Herbs, TCM, Womens health

Gao’s | Wax-Balms In Chinese herbal medicine, Gao refers to a topical herbal medicinal. This includes ointments, lotions, waxes, creams and balms. After experimenting with a range of mediums, my favourite is a blend of sesame oil and beeswax that I refer to as a...

PMS & Skin tea

by | Nov 22, 2021 | Chinese Herbs, Holistic, TCM

herbs: Mei Gui Hua - Rose budsGet that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea.  Rosebuds are sweet, slightly bitter and warming in nature. This herb belongs to the category of medicinal known as the 'Regulate Qi' Herbs. Traditionally Mei Gui Hua is used in...

Bloating tea

by | Nov 22, 2021 | Holistic, Chinese Herbs

herbs: Chen Pi - Tangarine PeelGet that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea.  Tangerine peel is acrid, warming, aromatic and very refreshing. This herb belongs to the category of medicinal known as the 'Regulate Qi' Herbs. Traditionally this herb is used...

Weight loss tea

by | Nov 22, 2021 | Chinese Herbs, Holistic, TCM

herbs: Shan Zha- Hawthorn fruitGet that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea.  Warm and Sour, tart and refreshing. A great herb to have on hand as we head into the Christmas season, where overindulgence in rich foods and party foods happens a little more,...

Bright eyes tea

by | Nov 22, 2021 | Holistic, Chinese Herbs, TCM

herbs: Bo He Ye, Ju Hua and Gou Qi ZiA great combination to brighten the eyes! Get that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea! Bo He and Ju Hua are acrid, cool and light in nature, dispersing and aromatic. These herbs belong to the cooling and releasing...