There is a long tradition in Chinese medicine of what might be called kitchen medicine, the remedies that live in the pantry and the garden, available at the first sign of a cold, a headache, a sleepless night, or an aching back. Ginger for nausea. Lavender at the temples for a tension headache. A warm castor oil pack over the abdomen when digestion won’t settle or for menstrual cramps. Acupressure at the wrist for motion sickness. These are not folk remedies in the dismissive sense. They are the accumulated clinical wisdom of thousands of years of careful observation about how the body responds to simple, well-chosen interventions.
This section is organized around Mari’s nine areas of clinical focus. From pain management and digestion to reproductive health, aging, and vitality. Under each condition you will find six types of remedy: internal teas and medicinal drinks, compresses and soaks, topical treatments, acupressure and self-massage, essential oil applications, and simple energy and Reiki practices you can use at home between appointments.
These remedies are designed for minor complaints and everyday wellness support. They are not a substitute for professional medical care, and any serious, worsening, or persistent condition should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Think of this section as the beginning of your own home pharmacy, a small, curated collection of things that work, drawn from my clinical practice, from the whole foods tradition, and from the accumulated wisdom of the world’s most enduring healing systems.
New remedy entries are added regularly across all nine health conditions. Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is published or check back with the seasons.
"The organs are not just physical structures; they are spiritual residences."
Jerry Alan Johnson
