Herbs
CHING WAN HUNG (better known as “burn cream”)
By Liz Kelchak, M.S., L.Ac.
We’ve all experienced a burn at one time in our lives, and we all know what a pain they can be to treat, literally. Some people run it under cold water, some grab the ice pack, some pop the blister, some grab pain relievers, some clean it, gauze it, do a little dance, scream profanities (add your solution here…) and after all of this, still feel the pain, don’t get relief and try not to aggravate while it’s trying to heal.
Luckily, Chinese Medicine has an extremely effective solution for burns: Ching wan hung.
THINK GREEN (TEA)!
By Kelly Kirles, M.S., B.S., L.Ac.
In my early 20’s, I found myself struggling to keep up with the demand of going to school and working. I was constantly tired and was drinking, on average, 4 cups of coffee a day as well as the occasional energy drink. I was aware of the boost I got from coffee but also how fatigued I was after coming down from the caffeine. Despite all these stimulants, my energy levels continued to decline! I really felt that someone in their’ twenties should not feel this exhausted all the time.
