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Thoughts on Zang Fu Theory, the Tai Ji symbol and Nature

In Daoism, in the beginning of time, there existed the Wu Ji (無極), which could be considered the state of existence before any creation - it was the Primordial Qi (氣). Wu Ji literally means “lacking in extremes,” and represents a time without any differentiation. At some point along this Path of Qi (the Dao [...]

Baskets of Blueberries

Starting in mid-August, we began receiving baskets of blueberries from our CSA. I wanted to know how to put these berries are put to use - from a Chinese medicine perspective. However, there’s not much written anywhere that I can find. Because the blueberry (Vaccinium Cyanococcus) is a native American plant species, it’s definitely not [...]

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