Ingredient Spotlight
Rhizoma Anemarrhenae / Zhi Mu
WHY WE LOVE IT
Zhi Mu is a cooling herb cherished for its ability to promote balance and ease discomfort.
Traditionally Supports:
How It's Used
In Chinese herbal traditions, Zhi Mu is treasured for its ability to nourish yin, cool internal heat, and support balance within the body. It is also used to promote digestive harmony and maintain natural moisture.
In Western herbal practices, Zhi Mu is appreciated for its versatile properties, including supporting respiratory function, encouraging comfort, and promoting natural balance in daily routines. Its role in maintaining harmony and ease makes it a valued herb in holistic practices.
Fun Fact: Zhi Mu is often referred to as the "cooling herb," making it a favorite for soothing hot flashes and night sweats, especially during the warmer months or hormonal transitions.
HOW WE USE IT
Being of Cantonese descent, Zhi Mu is used in soups to help cool the body. I like combining it with lotus root and lotus nut to calm my body of any anxiety.
- Lulu Ge, Founder & CEO
What the research says
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