Herbal Learning

As the seasons shift, your body starts whispering for something different, even if you don’t realize it yet. Each season has its own energy, and your body thrives when it flows with it. Fall is the season of grounding, preserving, and warming up from the inside out. That means it’s time to let go of the iced matchas, cold smoothies, and raw salads. Those might've worked for the heat of summer, but now they can weaken digestion, create internal dampness, and mess with your energy. So what’s the move?Warm foods, grounding herbs, and slow nourishment. And yes, this can be...

When we talk about healing, we often think about what we add to the body, the herbs, the superfoods, the tonics. But real healing doesn’t start with adding more. It starts with clearing out what no longer serves. Think of your body like a garden. You wouldn’t plant fresh seeds in soil that’s already crowded with weeds, rocks, and debris. You’d take the time to clear the space, so those seeds have the best chance to grow, root, and thrive. Your body works the same way. Why You Need to Clear Before You Nourish Your colon, liver, kidneys, and lymphatic...

Let’s talk Chuchuhuasi. If you’ve been feeling stiff, sore, drained, or like your body’s been yelling at you lately, this might be the plant you’ve been missing. This wild Amazonian bark has been used for generations to support the joints, warm the body, boost circulation, and restore energy, especially when you’ve been doing too much, holding too much, or just need a serious reset. Chuchuhuasi is warming, blood-moving, and yang-supportive. It helps to dispel cold + damp, which often shows up as pain, heaviness, or low energy. Think of it like a plant that gently stokes the internal fire when your...

Prostate issues are usually seen as an imbalance or stagnation in the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen systems. Here’s how that can show up: Kidney Deficiency: The Kidneys govern the reproductive system. Weak Kidneys = weakened Jing (essence), which can lead to hormonal imbalances and cellular dysfunction. Liver Qi Stagnation: Emotional stress, especially anger or repression, causes Qi to stagnate. This can lead to inflammation and blockages in the lower burner (pelvic region). Damp-Heat Accumulation: Diets high in greasy, spicy, or processed foods create dampness and heat in the body. Over time, this toxic buildup can affect the prostate and even...