XIANG FU 香附 Cyperus rotundus — The Commander of Qi
From the YINA Materia Medica — a living library of the TCM plants, read in two languages at once: the classical and the molecular. THE ENTRY Chinese — 香附 (xiāng fù), "fragrant ...
Zu San Li (ST 36): Your Body's Energy Powerhouse Point
One of the most well‑known points in Chinese medicine is Zu San Li (ST 36). Its name literally translates to “Leg Three Miles,” 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 — 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...
Año nuevo chino: leyendas, tradiciones y consejos de salud de la medicina tradicional china
A medida que se acerca el año nuevo lunar, ¡5YINA les desea buena salud, mucha alegría y gran prosperidad!
甘草 · GAN CAO Glycyrrhiza — The Great Harmonizer
In ten formulas, nine contain licorice. From the YINA Materia Medica: the classical record, phytochemistry, and ritual of 甘草 Gān Cǎo — the venerable elder of Chinese herbalism, ...
Cultivating Vitality During Deep Winter with TCM Principles
As the seasons transition to deep winter, we enter the last two solar terms of the year: Xiao Han 小寒 (Minor Cold) January 2, and Da Han大寒 (Major Cold) January 20. Winter in ...
The Stillness of Strength: Zhan Zhuang – Standing Meditation
What if one of the most powerful health practices requires you to do, quite literally, nothing but stand? Welcome to Zhan Zhuang (站桩), which translates simply to "standing like ...
24 PUNTOS DE TEMPORADA
Los 24 puntos estacionales se utilizan como guía para la producción agrícola, los patrones climáticos, el mantenimiento de la salud, las ceremonias y los rituales.
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
YINA’s Yang Sheng Guide to Healthy Hair Yang Sheng, the art of “nourishing life,” reminds us that healing doesn’t happen through one product or quick fix — it happens through t...
The Root of Female Hair Loss: A TCM Perspective on Causes & Renewal - Part 1
Healthy hair isn’t just an outward beauty marker, it’s a reflection of the way in which we nourish ourselves, inside and out. When our hair begins to thin, shed, or lose its vit...