Arcane Herb

Medicinal Herbal Teas for Holistic Wellness

11/29/2025

Featured Formula: T22 Relaxing Herbal Tea
Crafted with these calming herbs and more, T22 helps relieve tension, regulate mood, and ease PMS or stress-related bloating. Sip when you feel overwhelmed, restless, or need emotional reset.

11/26/2025

The Chinese idiom 饮水思源 (yǐn shuǐ sī yuán), which translates as "When you drink water, think of its source," beautifully captures the spirit of gratitude and reflection. It reminds us to remember the people and efforts that have shaped our lives.

#饮水思源 #中医文化 #中医智慧 #东方养生

11/23/2025

Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天), or Morinda Root, is a revered Yang tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It helps strengthen the Kidneys, boost vitality, and support healthy stamina and libido. Often used to ease lower back or joint weakness, it’s a favorite herb for promoting long-term energy and resilience.

11/21/2025

Feeling run down or looking to stay ahead of seasonal shifts? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, strong immunity starts with balanced Qi and nourished Lungs. These 3 herbs, Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ling Zhi (Reishi), and Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia Root), are trusted for building resilience from within and supporting long-term wellness.

Try T19: Daily Defense for daily immune support
Or T29: Ginseng & Astragalus Tonic to strengthen Qi and energy

11/19/2025

🍈 Chinese Herb Spotlight: Luo Han Guo (罗汉果)
Sweet, cooling, and soothing to the throat, Luo Han Guo, also known as Monk Fruit, is more than just a natural sweetener. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s used to cool internal heat, relieve dry cough, and moisten the Lungs, ,especially when dryness or heat causes sore throat, hoarseness, or a hacking cough.

This fruit was named after the Luo Han, or Buddhist monks, who first cultivated it centuries ago in the mountains of southern China. Revered for its sweetness without heat, it has long been brewed into teas and soups for its respiratory and digestive benefits.

Today, Luo Han Guo is widely recognized as a zero-calorie natural sweetener. But in TCM, it’s still valued for its medicinal properties, especially for people who overuse their voice, experience dry throat, or are exposed to heat and dryness. Its cooling nature makes it ideal for singers, speakers, or anyone needing gentle Lung support.

You can find Luo Han Guo in:
T02 Lung Detox - formulated for dry cough, sore throat, and hoarseness

11/17/2025

The idiom 华佗再世 translates literally to “Hua Tuo reborn.” It’s used to praise a brilliant and compassionate physician, someone whose healing skills are so extraordinary that they evoke the spirit of Hua Tuo (华佗) — one of the most revered doctors in Chinese history.

Who was Hua Tuo?
Hua Tuo lived during the late Han Dynasty (c. 145–208 CE), a turbulent era preceding the Three Kingdoms period. He was celebrated for his mastery of herbal medicine, surgery, acupuncture, and physical therapy. Hua Tuo was among the first to use anesthesia during surgery, blending herbal formulas into a drink called Mafeisan (麻沸散).
He also created the “Five Animal Frolics” (五禽戏, wǔ qín xì) — a movement practice inspired by the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and bird — combining exercise, breathwork, and Qi cultivation to maintain health and longevity.

Legacy & Meaning
Today, when someone is called “华佗再世”, it means they possess extraordinary medical skill, empathy, and wisdom — embodying the timeless principle that medicine is both an art and a moral practice.
Hua Tuo’s legacy continues to inspire Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners worldwide — a reminder that healing requires not only knowledge, but also heart, courage, and balance."

#中医文化 #华佗再世 #中医故事

11/15/2025

These herbs are featured in T02: Lung Detox and T29: Ginseng & Astragalus Tonic Herbal Tea, two functional blends crafted to help you stay resilient, hydrated, and clear-headed in a fast-moving world.

🫖 T02 supports dry cough, Lung Qi, and detoxification
🫖 T29 builds energy, strengthens immunity, and restores vitality

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11/13/2025

Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), or Hyacinth Bean, is a mild yet powerful herb known for strengthening the Spleen and harmonizing digestion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s used to clear Dampness, ease bloating, nausea, and fatigue, and help the body adapt to humid weather or seasonal transitions. Rich in nutrients and gentle on the stomach, Bai Bian Dou is often cooked into soups or teas to support balanced energy, strong digestion, and overall vitality.

11/11/2025

This proverb reminds us to be mindful of both what we eat and what we say. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, food is the first line of health, and careless words can harm just as easily as an unhealthy diet.

11/07/2025

Ai Ye (艾叶), or Mugwort Leaf, is famous in TCM for its warming power. Used in moxibustion, it helps boost circulation, dispel cold, and ease menstrual discomfort. A time-honored herb for women’s wellness and balance.

11/05/2025

The proverb "欢笑是良药" (Huānxiào shì liángyào) translates to "Laughter is good medicine." It emphasizes the healing power of laughter, suggesting that humor and joy can have positive effects on both mental and physical well-being.

#欢笑是良药 #中医文化 #养生之道

10/30/2025

You’ll find Gou Qi Zi in our T13 Blood & Qi Tonic, designed to boost energy, circulation, and overall vitality.

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