Michael Zhang

Sichuan pepper, or huajiao, is a powerhouse in TCM, offering warmth, pain relief, and microbial defense—benefits that science is slowly starting to confirm.

Research shows that Alpinia officinarum, or galangal, is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help ease stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

Research shows that cloves can help improve digestion, ease nausea and vomiting, and may boost kidney function in traditional Chinese medicine.

Foeniculi fructus, or fennel fruit, bridges TCM and Western wellness with its knack for warming, soothing, and healing.

Euodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) is like a warm hug from an ancient healer—rooted in centuries of TCM wisdom and now catching modern science’s eye.

Research suggests that cassia bark might help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, but the evidence isn’t strong enough yet.

Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) is a fiery herb with a knack for warming the body, supporting the heart, and easing pain.

Research shows that giant knotweed root might help reduce inflammation, fight oxidative stress, and protect the liver. However, most evidence comes from animal studies, and human research remains limited.

Lysimachiae Herba (Jinqiancao) is like a hidden gem in the world of herbal medicine—rooted in centuries of TCM tradition and slowly earning a spot in modern wellness.

Yin Chen (Capillary Wormwood Herb) is a traditional Chinese medicine mainly used to treat liver diseases, inflammation, infections, fever, pain, cancer, and diabetes.