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Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps mushroom) TCM UsesIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps is traditionally used to help tonify the kidneys and lungs, replenish vital essence, and support stamina. It is often recommended to help strengthen...

Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus seed) TCM UsesIn TCM, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to help nourish the Heart and Liver, calm the Shen (spirit), and support restful sleep. It is often included in formulas...

When our dogs face health challenges, it’s natural to look for safe, time-tested ways to support them. One herbal formula that has gained attention among veterinarians and pet lovers alike is Yunnan Baiyao. What Is...

      Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis rhizome) TCM UsesIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yan Hu Suo is valued for its ability to promote healthy circulation of Qi and blood*, which in turn supports comfort and...

Our New Wheat-Free Emotional EaseBy Daniel J. Atchison-Nevel Emotional Ease is one of the most widely used formulas in my practice and has long been a best seller for Orion Herbs. I originally developed Emotional...

He Huan Pi (silk tree bark) TCM UsesIn TCM, He Huan Pi is traditionally used to help soothe the Shen (spirit), promote a balanced mood, and support a healthy restful sleep.   Modern UsesModern herbal...

Hello from Dan!      I’m getting ready to take a few weeks off to travel to the Pacific Northwest with the kids and grandkids. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to take this...

Soma Ease: An Herbal Pain Relief Formula Thirty Years in the Making By Daniel Atchison-Nevel, A.P. Pain is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most misunderstood. By definition, pain is...

  Mai Men Dong, or Ophiopogon japonicus, is a perennial herb that thrives in East Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea. Part of the Asparagaceae family, it’s often called dwarf lilyturf root. Its tuberous...