Essential Herbs for Seasonal Wellness

TCM treats the changing seasons as a cue to adjust what we eat, not just what we wear. Herbs that build warmth and Qi are favored heading into cooler months, while cooling, lighter ingredients take over as the weather turns humid.

A well-stocked pantry — astragalus root, dried longan, goji berries, and dried tangerine peel — makes it easy to adapt a broth or tea to whatever the season calls for, without reaching for anything exotic.