How to Bring Chinese Herbs Into Everyday Life

How to Bring Chinese Herbs Into Everyday Life

These herbs aren’t just tucked away in apothecaries anymore — you can blend them into your kitchen and beauty rituals without overhaulingyour day.

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1. Ginseng (Ren Shen)

Health Effect: Adaptogen that boosts energy, immunity + mentalclarity. Research supports benefits for fatigue, metabolism + cognition.
Beauty Effect: Improves circulation + oxygen delivery → skin looksmore vibrant, less fatigued. Estela’s pick: Ginseng Matcha Tea

2. Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Health Effect: Strengthens immunity, supports healthy aging,antiviral + anti-inflammatory.
Beauty Effect: Protects against stress + inflammation, helpingmaintain firmness + vitality. Estela’s pick: Add tincture drops to a hot drink….

3. Goji Berries (Gou QiZi)

Health Effect: Antioxidant-rich, supports eye health, immunity +vitality.
Beauty Effect: Nourishes blood + yin; linked to collagen support +defense against skin aging. Estela’s Pick: I love to add berries to granola or chiaseed bowl

4. Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

Health Effect: Soothes digestion, calms coughs, regulatesinflammation, balances formulas.
Beauty Effect: Reduces redness + irritation; brightens + calmssensitive skin in modern skincare. Estela’ Pick Female Balance Tea

5. Ginger (Sheng Jiang)

Health Effect: Anti-inflammatory, aids digestion, relieves nausea,supports circulation.
Beauty Effect: Encourages warmth + blood flow → promotes a naturalglow. Estela’s Pick: Ginger Golden Tonic Tea

6. Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis)

Health Effect: Called “female ginseng”—used for hormone balance, menstrual support + circulation.
Beauty Effect: Nourishes blood, enhances radiance, supports healthy hair + skin tone. Estela’s Pick Angelica Slices for teas, soups or broths

7. Reishi Mushroom (LingZhi)

Health Effect: Immune-boosting, stress-calming, anti-inflammatory; supports resilience + longevity.
Beauty Effect: Strengthens skin barrier, boosts hydration, helps prevent stress-related aging. Estela’s Picks: Reishi powder to add to any favorite drink. 

8. Schisandra Berry (WuWei Zi)

Health Effect: Adaptogen for stress resilience, liver support +hydration.
Beauty Effect: Known as a “beauty berry” → improves tone, clarity, elasticity. Estela’s Pick: Berry Tea Cold Brewed

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