This week on Chinese Medicine Matters, we explore Eleuthero, or Ci Wu Jia, a long-revered Qi tonic and adaptogen.From its historical use in Chinese medicine to its reputation for enhancing stamina and resilience, this episode dives into...

Headed somewhere hot and humid this summer? In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Lauren Coffelt shares her personal experience traveling from Portland to Costa Rica...TCM-style. From navigating travel stress and food stagnation to manag...

Sang Ju Yin, or “Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Drink,” has been a trusted formula for clearing Wind-Heat and soothing summer discomforts for centuries. In this episode, we explore how this gentle blend helps ease seasonal symptoms, like cough, sor...

Explore the Fire element in Chinese medicine, a season of connection, joy, and transformation. Lauren Coffelt shares insights on how Fire governs the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and Triple Burner, why balance matters in summer, and sim...

As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes a real challenge, and for many, sarcopenia is an unseen but impactful force. In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon dives into the biomedical and TCM perspectives on this age-related muscle loss. Learn the...