Goji Berries for good health
10 September 2018
What are goji berries?
Goji berries (‘gou qi zi’ or Lycium Barbarum) have been used in Chinese Herbal Medicine for thousands of years and have gained popularity in recent years in the West. In modern terms, they are known for their rich antioxidant content, specifically beta-carotene …
Dry Mouth (xerostomia) and Chinese Medicine
22 October 2017
What is Xerostomia?
Xerostomia is the medical term used to describe the symptom of a severe dry mouth due to reduced salivary flow. This symptom commonly affects patients who are receiving radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck because of damage to the salivary glands. …
Could mung beans clear up your acne?
8 May 2017
Why mung beans?
The humble mung bean might be the missing ingredient in your diet to help resolve acne and other red, hot and angry skin conditions. In Brisbane, mung beans are available during the Spring and Summer months from markets, fruit and veg grocers, supermarkets …
