Traditional Chinese Herbal Wisdom

Discover the ancient harmony between celestial cycles and herbal medicine. Select herbs aligned with your constitution and the cosmic rhythms.

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Organ Systems

Herb Nature

Herb Taste

Ginseng 人参

Warm

Sweet, slightly bitter; enters Spleen, Lung, Heart

Tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen and Lungs, promotes body fluids, calms the spirit.

Best in: Spring

Astragalus 黄芪

Warm

Sweet; enters Spleen, Lung

Tonifies Qi, raises Yang, strengthens the defensive Qi, promotes urination.

Best in: Late Summer

Rehmannia 地黄

Cool

Sweet, bitter; enters Liver, Kidney, Heart

Nourishes Yin, clears heat, cools blood, nourishes Kidney essence.

Best in: Winter

Cinnamon 肉桂

Hot

Pungent, sweet; enters Kidney, Heart, Spleen, Liver

Warms and tonifies Yang, dispels cold, promotes circulation, relieves pain.

Best in: Winter

Peony 芍药

Cool

Bitter, sour; enters Liver, Spleen

Nourishes Blood, calms the Liver, relieves pain, regulates menses.

Best in: Spring

Licorice 甘草

Neutral

Sweet; enters all 12 channels

Tonifies Spleen Qi, moistens Lung, clears heat, detoxifies, harmonizes formulas.

Best in: Late Summer

Polestar Cosmology

Align your herbal practice with the celestial rhythms of the Polestar calendar and astrology.

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Today's Celestial Notes

June 15: The Moon enters Scorpio today, a powerful time for herbs that work with the Water element and Kidney system. Consider Rehmannia or Eucommia bark to nourish Kidney Yin.

Current Astrological Influences

Sun in Gemini

Focus on herbs that benefit the Lung and Large Intestine systems, such as Apricot Seed or Mulberry Leaf.

Moon in Scorpio

A time for deep healing with Blood-moving herbs like Safflower or Frankincense.

Saturn Retrograde

Support the Kidney Yang with warming herbs like Cinnamon or Eucommia during this period of reflection.

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