A Year in the Rhythm of TCM

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), August is a period of transition from high summer to late summer. The energy of the Fire element gradually calms down, and the Earth element comes to the forefront, associated with stability, grounding, and returning to one's centre.

This time belongs to the Triple Warmer, a functional system that, according to TCM, connects breathing, digestion, and excretion. It is related to thermoregulation, fluid management, lymphatic flow, and hormonal balance.

The Triple Warmer is divided into three levels. The Upper Warmer includes the heart and lungs, the Middle Warmer is associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver, and the Lower Warmer with the kidneys, bladder, and intestines. Their mutual interplay supports the natural flow of energy and fluids throughout the body.

In balance, we can perceive inner connection, a calm mind, and a feeling that everything flows as it should. When overloaded, however, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, water retention, swelling, excessive sweating, hot flushes, or inner restlessness may appear.

We bring you a selection of products inspired by the energy of August, the Earth element, and the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Wans for August

The selected Wans, patented herbal blends of Traditional Chinese Medicine, correspond to the August period of thermoregulation, fluid management, and returning to the body's centre.

Wan 076 - Calm Centre - A blend traditionally focused on drying cold dampness in the centre of the body and the spleen and stomach area. It is particularly suitable in late summer, when, according to TCM, it is advisable to care for one's centre and support digestion. It is traditionally used for a feeling of heaviness in the body, bloating, slow digestion, or fatigue after meals. Use according to the instructions of a certified TCM therapist; do not use during pregnancy.

Wan 077 – Awakened Earth – A blend traditionally focused on the spleen, draining dampness, and digestion. It is particularly suitable in late summer, when, according to TCM, it is important to care for one's centre. It is traditionally used for a feeling of heaviness after meals, bloating, or slow digestion. Do not use in acute hot conditions with fever.

PRAWTEINS for lightness and inner balance

PRAWTEIN Ok Dig – A comprehensive blend for daily digestive care and a feeling of lightness after meals.
PRAWTEIN DX – A blend focused on natural body cleansing, balance, and supporting drainage.
PRAWTEIN Moon – A gentle blend for female well-being, inner rhythm, and hormonal harmony.

TIP: Try Poria for drainage and Maitake for strengthening the centre.

Essential oils for August

Aromatherapy can be a pleasant part of August care for a calm mind, a sense of grounding, and the natural flow of energy. Focus on blends associated with the Earth element, lymph, digestion, and inner balance.

Essential blend Lym – Care for natural lymphatic flow, drainage, and a feeling of lightness.
Essential blend Earth – Earth element, grounding, and harmonising the body's centre.
Essential blend Hormbal – A blend focused on female and hormonal harmony.
Essential blend Help Sp – Care for the spleen, stomach, and digestion area during the transition to the Earth element.

For calming the mind and overall body harmony, you can also include the blends Calming, Help H or Coldet.

TIP for flow and freshness: Try single essential oils Cypress, Grapefruit or Juniper.

Support the natural circulation of fluids and your centre

Late summer, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is associated with the spleen and stomach. The body benefits from warm, cooked, and easily digestible food during this period. Cold drinks, an excess of raw foods, and heavy meals, on the other hand, can burden the body's centre. According to TCM principles, it is advisable to:

• prefer warm water, herbal teas, and broths over iced drinks,
• include cooked and stewed dishes,
• eat millet, buckwheat, whole grain rice, and root vegetables,
• utilise the naturally sweet taste of pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, or pears,
• include mung beans or lentils,
• support digestion with fennel, anise, caraway, or ginger,
• eat calmly, regularly, and preferably in smaller portions,
• limit heavy, fatty, and fried foods,
• do not overdo it with sugar, salt, alcohol, or an excess of raw food.

TIP: Nettle or horsetail tea can be a pleasant part of your fluid intake during a period when you are focusing on the natural circulation of fluids.

Slow down and prepare for autumn

August is a time of transition. Yang energy slowly recedes, and nature begins to calm down. Adjust your daily routine accordingly.

Choose exercise rather in the morning or evening and support the natural flow of lymph with regular walking or gentle exercise. Allow yourself time in nature, consciously slow down, and create space for rest in the evening. According to TCM, the Triple Warmer is most active between 9 PM and 11 PM, so it is advisable to calm the mind and prepare for sleep during this time.

Tune into late summer

In August, focus on the natural flow of energy and fluids, light digestion, a calm mind, and returning to your centre. Slow down, ground yourself, and allow your body to balance before autumn arrives.

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