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Yarrow Medicine is a private practice located in Brooklyn, NY that is owned and operated by Frankie Baker L.Ac. Frankie is a white, non-binary acupuncturist and herbalist who has been practicing as Yarrow Medicine since 2017. They utilize all the tools at their disposal in tandem to meet the specific needs of each individual patient.

Yi Mu Cao is sometimes used when symptoms flare premenstrually, including cases of recurrent ge***al herpes. In Chinese ...
03/24/2026

Yi Mu Cao is sometimes used when symptoms flare premenstrually, including cases of recurrent ge***al herpes. In Chinese medicine, this points to liver qi constraint and blood stasis, where stress and hormonal shifts intersect.
If your symptoms follow a pattern, it is not random. Book an herbal consultation to start a formula tailored to you.

The 24 Solar Terms reflect subtle shifts that occur throughout the year. While rooted in agricultural tradition, these d...
03/20/2026

The 24 Solar Terms reflect subtle shifts that occur throughout the year. While rooted in agricultural tradition, these distinct periods offer insight into the flow between seasons from a Five Element perspective.

If you're interested in how Chinese Medicine can support you through seasonal changes, book a sesh with me ☻

#24 solar terms

Bookmark this for the next time everything mysteriously feels off for a few days each month.
03/19/2026

Bookmark this for the next time everything mysteriously feels off for a few days each month.

In Chinese medicine, a plant’s color, shape, or texture may offer clues about how it interacts with the body. This conce...
03/17/2026

In Chinese medicine, a plant’s color, shape, or texture may offer clues about how it interacts with the body. This concept is known as the “law of signatures.”

The idea is simple.While It's not always reliable, it can be a lead worth exploring.

Ji Xue Teng is a classic example of this concept. The vine’s deep red sap mirrors its traditional use in supporting and moving blood.

Sometimes similarity is coincidence. Sometimes it reflects astute observation over millennia. Either way, the law of signatures is part of how herbal knowledge was developed.

We’re currently in Jing Zhe, the solar term known as Awakening of Insects. In five element theory, spring belongs to the...
03/12/2026

We’re currently in Jing Zhe, the solar term known as Awakening of Insects. In five element theory, spring belongs to the Wood element, whose pathology is Wind, marked by sudden movement in the body and often seen in issues of the nervous system.
Earthworms can regenerate their own damaged body segments, including nerve tissue. In Chinese medicine, that regenerative quality became a model for unblocking the channels when circulation or nerve signaling has been disrupted.

We're currently in the solar term Jing Zhe, which translates as Awakening of Insects. In five element theory, spring bel...
03/10/2026

We're currently in the solar term Jing Zhe, which translates as Awakening of Insects. In five element theory, spring belongs to the Wood element, and the pathology of Wood is Wind, characterized by sudden movement or change in the body. Insects, like Bai Jiang Can, are often used to treat the nervous system because they have an affinity with this time of year, and their movement reflects how certain neurological conditions appear in the body.

Yu Jin, Jiang Huang, and E Zhu are different parts of the turmeric plant with distinct actions.Yu Jin is the tuberous ro...
03/03/2026

Yu Jin, Jiang Huang, and E Zhu are different parts of the turmeric plant with distinct actions.

Yu Jin is the tuberous root. It moves Liver qi, invigorates blood, clears heat, and can calm irritability or mood symptoms when stagnation generates heat.

Jiang Huang is the rhizome of Curcuma longa. It is warm and primarily moves qi and blood in the channels, especially for shoulder pain.

E Zhu is stronger. It breaks up blood stasis and accumulations and is used for masses and fibroids with sharp pain.

Fun fact: Fu Ling isn’t just one medicinal. It’s a dense underground mushroom mass that grows around pine roots, and dif...
02/26/2026

Fun fact: Fu Ling isn’t just one medicinal. It’s a dense underground mushroom mass that grows around pine roots, and different layers of it are used for different purposes.

The main white portion is Fu Ling, which tonifies the Spleen, drains dampness, and calms the Shen.

The outer peel, called Fu Pi, is the most diuretic part and is often used for edema, like in Wu Pi Tang.

The reddish layer, Chi Fu Ling, is especially useful for dampness with more pronounced swelling.

And Fu Shen is the portion that still contains the pine root core, and it’s primarily used to calm the spirit.

Remember Chen Pi when digestion feels slow. However, herbs should only be taken under the supervision of a qualified pra...
02/24/2026

Remember Chen Pi when digestion feels slow. However, herbs should only be taken under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. I offer in-person and virtual herbal consultations if you're interested in starting a formula tailored to your needs.

Overall, Ginger is one of the most well studied and widely used herbs in integrative medicine.
02/19/2026

Overall, Ginger is one of the most well studied and widely used herbs in integrative medicine.

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