XIANG FU ι¦ι Cyperus rotundus β The Commander of Qi
From the YINA Materia Medica β a living library of the TCM plants, read in two languages at once: the classical and the molecular. THE ENTRY Chinese β ι¦ι (xiΔng fΓΉ), "fragrant ...
Zu San Li (ST 36): Your Body's Energy Powerhouse Point
One of the most wellβknown points in Chinese medicine is Zu San Li (ST 36). Its name literally translates to βLeg Three Miles,β referring to an old legend about a traveler who c...
Finding Rest: Four Acupressure Points for Restful Sleep
Approximately 27% of the world's population suffers from sleep disorders β but sometimes all your body needs is a gentle nudge back into balance. Discover four powerful acupress...
Harnessing the Fire Horse: Your 2026 Guide to Dynamic Wellness
The Year of the Fire Horse in 2026 offers a remarkable opportunity for passionate growth and decisive transformation, profoundly charged by the qualities of the Fire element. In...
Chinese New Year: Legend, Traditions, and TCM Health
As lunar new year approaches, YINA wishes you good health, much joy and great prosperity!
ηθ Β· GAN CAO Glycyrrhiza β The Great Harmonizer
In ten formulas, nine contain licorice. From the YINA Materia Medica: the classical record, phytochemistry, and ritual of ηθ GΔn CΗo β the venerable elder of Chinese herbalism, ...
Cultivating Vitality During Deep Winter with TCM Principles
Β As the seasons transition to deep winter, we enter the last two solar terms of the year: Xiao Han ε°ε― (Minor Cold) January 2, and Da Han倧ε―Β (Major Cold) January 20.Β Winter in ...
The Stillness of Strength: Zhan Zhuang β Standing Meditation
What if one of the most powerful health practices requires you to do, quite literally, nothing but stand? Welcome to Zhan Zhuang (η«ζ‘©), which translates simply to "standing like ...
The 24 Solar Terms: An Ancient Guide to Seasonal Wellness
The 24 seasonal points are used as a guide for agricultural production, weather patterns,Β maintaining health, ceremonies and rituals.Β
TCM Tips for Bloating and Indigestion
In anticipation of all the good food we will be eating this week (and the leftovers to come), here are some TCM tips to prevent and improve your digestion.
The Root of Female Hair Loss: A TCM Perspective on Causes & Renewal - Part 2
YINAβs Yang Sheng Guide to Healthy HairΒ Yang Sheng, the art of βnourishing life,β reminds us that healing doesnβt happen through one product or quick fix β it happens through t...
The Root of Female Hair Loss: A TCM Perspective on Causes & Renewal - Part 1
Healthy hair isnβt just an outward beauty marker, itβs a reflection of the way in which we nourish ourselves, inside and out. When our hair begins to thin, shed, or lose its vit...