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HerbsEuropean Peony (Paeonia officinalis): Traditional Uses, Evidence, and Safety

What European peony (Paeonia officinalis) was traditionally used for, why the modern evidence is thin, how it differs from white peony.

5 min readHerbsJu Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower): Benefits, Uses, and What the Evidence Shows

What Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) is used for in Chinese medicine, what the research actually supports, how it is brewed, and who should avoid it.

6 min readHerbsRehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa): Benefits, Uses, and Safety

What rehmannia root is used for in Chinese medicine, what the research actually shows, the difference between raw and prepared forms, dosage, and safety.

6 min readHerbsBupleurum (Chai Hu): Benefits, Uses, and Important Safety Cautions

What bupleurum (Chai Hu) is used for in Chinese medicine, what the research actually shows for the liver, and the liver and lung safety signals to know.

5 min readNutritionLipids Explained: Their Role in Your Health

What lipids are, the main types of dietary fat, what they do in the body, and which fats support heart health, based on AHA and NIH guidance.

6 min readNutritionAnthropometric Measurements: What They Are and How They're Used

A clear guide to anthropometric measurements, weight, height, BMI, waist circumference, and skinfolds, what each one tells you, and where it falls short.

7 min read