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As we progress through the Autumn season, associated with the Lung meridian in TCM, it’s important to cultivate internal balance to the cold, dry, and windy conditions present externally. Common...

There are five spiritual archetypes in TCM that each correspond to a primary organ and element, offering deeper wisdom into the mysterious forces that characterize our existence, and the Po...

The journey of Root + Bones began as a way to share Chinese herbology with people in an accessible way, and we are so honored to continue nourishing its evolution...

A spike in seasonal allergies during the fall season is a common reality for many, causing the body to become inflamed and the immune system to experience an overly defensive...

Supporting the body’s natural process of detoxification has been part and parcel of traditional medicine systems for centuries, though perhaps not in the intense ways we have become accustomed to...

“You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” This excerpt from “Wild Geese,” a poem by Mary Oliver, feels like the perfect welcome...

  In an era of biohacking, quick fixes, and the never-ending search for that one miraculous solution to our woes, wellness trends like cold plunges, cryotherapy, and cold-pressed juice cleanses...

Mamas, we see you out there. We know how much you give. Whether you’re newly postpartum, still feel like you’re recovering 1-2 years after childbirth, or are simply feeling depleted,...

Walking with Wind: Transitioning Gracefully into Autumn   As we continue our transition into the Yin-dominant part of the year, moving from the Late Summer to Autumn season, we become...

Our commitment to sourcing and sharing herbal extracts of the highest quality, purity, and potency means that a little extra mindfulness is necessary to maximize your medicine. Fillers, binders, starches,...

The pro-metabolic “diet” has generated a lot of hype over the past couple of years, but can it be effective without necessarily accounting for the body’s energetics and bioindividual needs?...

If your skin is becoming irritated or inflamed as we begin the descent into autumn, you’re not alone! We are currently in the late summer season of TCM, which prioritizes...