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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a powerful system of medicine for supporting mental health. It offers a wide array of classic remedies useful for addressing the mild to moderate imbalances of … read more

Humans have used plants for medicine for all recorded history (and most certainly earlier), harvesting botanicals from their bio-region or perhaps trading with neighboring peoples. Over time, the t … read more

When Ben and I founded Five Flavors Herbs, our mission was to improve the health of our patients, customers, and the planet by trusting the wisdom of nature. Raised on an organic farm, I worked i … read more

Spring’s arrival is heralded by vivid greenery, delicate blooms—and some significant energy shifts. In the five phase model of Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring correlates with the Wood element … read more

Q: How did you start your herbal journey? A: My herbal journey started with my experience around self resourcing for reproductive health. I was working at a feminist abortion clinic that … read more