About Us

Growing up half-Chinese with an immigrant mother came with unique challenges I never could have anticipated. My mother held certain stigmas against Western medicine. When my sister and I caught colds, instead of giving us over-the-counter remedies, she would brew teas with traditional Chinese herbs. At first, I resented this. But over time, I came to appreciate both the value of Western medicine (through my own experiences with a chronic condition) and the cultural and scientific merit of Chinese herbs, especially the comfort they brought me during difficult times. 

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Now, my goal with this blog is to share reliable information about Chinese herbs and the scientific evidence behind their effectiveness. I also aim to highlight medications with similar effects to these herbs in order to help break down stigmas and encourage a more open, informed perspective on both Eastern and Western approaches to healing.