by Little Sage | Feb 28, 2024 | Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Women's Health
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.” – Unknown Slightly bitter, sweet and cooling the rose bud is one of my favorite herbs in my dispensary. Its fragrance is sweet, delicate and soothing. The scent has a calming...
by Little Sage | Dec 7, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Nutrition
This is the time of year that my lovely neighbor gives us guavas from their tree. Every year we have more than enough supply of guavas that we give away to friends, family, and if you’ve been to the clinic lately, we’ve offered you some. Did you know that guava...
by Little Sage | Nov 30, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Self-Care
As the weather cools down and colds and flus become more prevalent, it’s important to take steps to support our health and well-being during this time. Strengthen Your Defensive Qi One key aspect of staying healthy is strengthening our body’s defensive...
by Little Sage | Nov 9, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Recipes, Self-Care
Throughout history, bone broth and soups have played a significant role in various cultures worldwide. These nourishing elixirs have been cherished for their comforting properties and their ability to promote good health. In ancient times, our ancestors recognized the...
by Little Sage | Jul 6, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Herbal medicine
We only use the highest quality of herbs available. At Little Sage, we carry only the highest quality of herbs available from suppliers that are the most reputable and test herbs to make sure they are free of pesticides (insecticides, herbicides and fungicides)...
by Little Sage | Sep 21, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Women's Health
Dang Gui, Radix Angelica Sinensis, is sweet, acrid, and warm. It means “state of return” because of its ability to induce the proper return of qi and blood to where it belongs in the body. It’s considered a sagely herb for women because of its ability to treat a...