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Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Eastern Energetics, Single Herbs

Healthy Qi Herbs + Formulas

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
Healthy Qi Herbs + Formulas
Qi tonic herbs revitalize and help strengthen the body's defenses agains disease.

Qi tonic herbs revitalize and help strengthen the body’s defenses against disease. They can be taken at any time and often used in clinic when people are feeling typical signs of Qi deficiency— low energy, weak breathing, poor appetite, digestion issues, tension and foggy/heaviness in the body and mind (see previous posts for more). Continue reading
Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Eastern Energetics, Herbal Formulas, Single Herbs

Wind Heat and Wind Cold // Early Stage Cold + Flu

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
Wind Heat and Wind Cold // Early Stage Cold + Flu

In Eastern theory, early stage cold/flu is considered an invasion of Wind. Pathogenic Wind draws Heat or Cold into the body, weakening the body’s defenses and triggering cold/flu symptoms.

So when you start to feel sick, determining whether you have more Wind Cold or Wind Heat symptoms will help you choose the right herbs and formulas.

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Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Clinic, Herbal Formulas, Single Herbs

Calm Heart, Cool Mind

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
Calm Heart, Cool Mind
An herbal tea recipe for self love.

The Heart and Mind connection is a cornerstone of Eastern energetic herbalism. Our Calm Heart, Cool Mind Tea blend speaks to this dynamic by both nourishing and clearing. Continue reading
Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Eastern Energetics, Herbal Formulas, Single Herbs

Blood Nourishing Foods

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
Blood Nourishing Foods
Blood tonic herbs are deeply nourishing and help strengthen the body’s defenses against disease.

Blood tonics can be taken at any time and often used in clinic when people are feeling typical signs of blood deficiency— low energy, sleep issues, anxiety, dryness, achy joints, dizziness (see previous posts for more). Continue reading
Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Clinic, Herbal Formulas, Single Herbs

What Are Decoctions?

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
What Are Decoctions?
Decoctions are herbal teas made of the more dense, fibrous plant materials—berries, roots, barks.

This traditional method is how I was taught by my teacher, Dr. Hua Ling Xu, and she always stressed that it is the most potent way to take Eastern herbal formulas. Continue reading
Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
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Acupuncture, Clinic, Single Herbs

What is Moxa?

Erin Masako Wilkins
Written by Erin Masako Wilkins
What is Moxa?
Moxibustion therapy is the use of moxa herbs to warm acupuncture points and meridians for therapeutic benefit.

Moxa is made from the leaves of the mugwort plant (Artemisia argue) and is processed into various forms. It provides a deep penetrating heat that is healing and comforting. Its use predates written history and is thought to have paved the way for mapping out the acupuncture channels that we use today. Continue reading