
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a bit like an old family recipe: some ingredients stand the test of time, others don’t hold up in today’s kitchen.

Chinese herbal medicine has side effects. Some can cause liver damage, kidney risks, and digestive problems. Examples include Thunder God Vine, licorice root, aristolochic acid, and rhubarb root.

We’re diving into what Chinese Medicine (also called Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM) is all about—its roots, its perks, its pitfalls, and how it fits into today’s world.