March 2025

Detailed Breakdown of Each Herb: 1. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Nature: Warm. Flavor: Sweet, slightly bitter. Primary Organs: Kidneys, Spleen. Key Actions: Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens Qi and Blood, calms the Shen. Best For: Fatigue, low libido, anxiety, or insomnia due to Kidney Yang or Qi deficiency. 2. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea): Nature: Slightly warm. Flavor: Sweet, slightly bitter. […]

I want to integrate western astrology with chinese medicine through their element systems. This is difficult because they have different elements, but they do both use the 5 visible planets. The 5 visible planets are associated with the 5 elements in the Chinese astrological system, so do you think I can make a bridge there?