Archive for May, 2010

Boost Your Energy Levels with Chinese Herbs

Using Chinese herbs on a regular basis is a simple but effective way of boosting energy levels and fighting fatigue. In the language of Chinese medicine, energy-boosting herbs are called ‘Qi tonics’. These herbs provide deep, long term tonification...

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Kitchen herbs: Fennel Seed

In the Mediterranean, Fennel seed has traditionally been as popular as a medicinal herb as it has been as a cooking herb. It excels as a digestive and urinary tonic. Acting on the digestive system it relieves flatulence, abdominal distention and dull pain. In ...

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Acupoints: LI20 – ‘Welcome Fragrance’

As the name suggests, The acupoint Large Intestine 20, ‘Welcome Fragrance’ benefits the nose and treats nasal problems. It can be used for nasal congestion, runny nose, sinusitis, rhinitis, hay fever, sneezing and so on. It is useful whether the pr...

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