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Jujube Dates (红枣), also known as Chinese Red Dates or Hong Zao, is a prized ingredient found in many sweet Eastern dishes. From being infused in herbal teas to being a centre-piece in delicious sweet treats, here's what makes the Jujube Date a fundamental ingredient in a variety of culinary dishes.  What are Jujube Dates? Originating in China over 4,000 years ago, Jujube Dates have a crisp red skin with a soft and spongy centre that is sweet and slightly tart.  Due to their growing popularity worldwide, these are now grown in tropical climates throughout the Middle East, northern Africa, and southern Europe.  In...

Exterior or superficial diseases are caused by external 'evils' within the body, including 'cold', 'damp' or 'wind-heat'. Using specific Eastern herbs can be an effective way to potentially treat these exterior conditions, towards a better health and wellbeing.  So, without further ado here are 3 warm pungent herbs for exterior conditions... 

China's Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most well known and celebrated holidays in the East. This is also popularly observed across Asia, including Japan, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. Here's what makes this festival so special, and how you can join in the celebrations this year...

Dried Euryale Seeds (芡实), also known as Qian Shi, has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a powerful health-boosting remedy. Being used in a wide variety of forms, this herb is packed with a wide range of properties which make it a great option for wellbeing goals.  So, without further ado here's an overview of Dried Euryale Seeds and how they could be a great addition to your everyday routine...