A centuries-old Chinese medicinal root is getting new scientific attention as a potential game-changer for common hair loss.

Based on the number of local L.A. content creators that have visited Tian Xiang — a small, nondescript herbal medicine shop in Los Angeles’ Chinatown — you might think it’s the single best Chinese ...

If you’ve ever walked into an apothecary for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s hard to ignore the tang of dried herbs that are arrayed on the floor, lining the counter, and stacked on ...

A centuries-old medicinal root is gaining renewed scientific attention for its ability to target multiple biological ...

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Karen Kwai-Ching Li, known as KC, has lived in fear of her osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone, for almost 28 years. She was diagnosed in 1991, at the age of 10, but failed medication over two months ...

From stubborn colds to splitting headaches, common illnesses are a universal experience—but the way they’re treated can differ greatly across cultures. For most, getting sick means going to the ...

How three Chinese business owners and practitioners are faring in the sudden rise of a millennia-old practice.

A centuries-old Chinese medicinal root is drawing fresh scientific interest for hair loss. Researchers say Polygonum ...