Tag: tcm
Gua Sha: Why People Love This Ancient Chinese Art of Scraping Your Skin
You may or may not have hear of gua sha, a massage technique that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool. It is named as such as the process involves the skin being...
10 Benefits of Cinnamon As a Spice and Alternative Medicine
Not just widely used both in the food and pharmaceutical industry, cinnamon also has antiseptic properties. The cinnamon bark oil is used as a flavouring for digestive aids, liniments and oral care products. It...
Ginger: 6 Uses of This TCM Superfood
Ginger is a common ingredient in many cuisines, but did you know this well-loved ingredient is also a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? It is used in multiple forms; the technique used in...
4 Surprising Benefits of Chinese Wolfberries
Chinese wolfberries, known in Western settings as goji berries, is a common ingredient in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese cuisine. It is no wonder it is so popular! This extremely versatile fruit...
Wan Jing – Founder of The TCM Chef
In the next round of Vaniday’s Inspirational Series, we meet Wan Jing, or known more commonly by her online moniker, The TCM Chef. With her knowledge and skills, she’s on a quest to educate...