On-the-Go Chinese Herbs for Vacations & Travel

by John G. McGarvey |

Looking for a livelier, healthier and more energized spring break?  Whether lookin...

What Are Lai Fu Zi (Radish Seeds)? A Potent Digestive Punch Among Chinese Herbs

by DAO Labs |

Lai Fu Zi, or known botanically as Semen Raphani Sativi (or what we might simply c...

How I Support My Monthly Cycle with Xiao Yao San and Si Wu Tang

by Nell Smircina |

How can the DAO Labs Women's Kit improve your period?  Using Xiao Yao San and Si W...

Let’s Talk About The White Peony Root (Bai Shao)

by DAO Labs |

A powerful herb that finds frequent mention in classic Chinese medicine texts for ...

The Power and Mystery of Reishi

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Reishi (or Lingzhi) is the king of all medicinal mushrooms, but it abounds in myst...

The Power of White Peony Root (Bai Shao)

by Nell Smircina |

Bai Shao, or White Peony Root, is powerful and versatile. Chinese herbs are endles...

A Cup of Coffee to Support Joint Health and Comfort

by DAO Labs |

Support your joints and lower back through your morning coffee ritual.  This colla...

5 Ways Yu Ping Feng San Can Support Your Body’s Natural Defenses

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Yu Ping Feng San is a powerful formula that everyone should have at the top of t...

Herbal Support for the Day After St. Patrick’s Day

by John G. McGarvey |

Despite my Irish heritage, Chinese herbal medicine flows through my body.  So does...

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for the Irritable Sleeper

by Dr. Khanita Suvarnasuddhi |

Sleep is one of those essentials, just as important as eating and breathing. In Ch...

Getting Back on Planes? Do Not Fly Without These Herbs

by DAO Labs |

With airplanes legitimately packed to the brim, it's hard to remember that this ti...

Research Shows Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang Supports Joints and Addresses Inflammation

by DAO Labs |

Studies reveal that Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang reduces the inflammation severity and enc...

The History of Chinese Herbs

by Jen Ward |

The healthcare industry is witnessing unprecedented growth in the application of h...

The Herb Series: Medicated Leaven (Shen Qu) for Digestion

by DAO Labs |

Shen Qu is used primarily to treat digestive issues. Its ingredients contain a lar...

5 Ways to Use Tian Wang Bu Xing Dan

by John G. McGarvey |

Not just for sleep: stay cool during the dog days of summer with help from this po...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Sleep Tips

by John G. McGarvey |

Throughout the last two years, disruptions to sleep caused by anxiety, stress, and...

East West Medical Currents Episode Two: Joint Health & Recommendations for Su...

by DAO Labs |

The below conversation between two experts in the fields of Eastern and Western he...

Join the Paradigm Shift: Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for Joint Support

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

 For practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a recent New York Times articl...

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