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Clary Sage and Pine are Ideal Essential Oils for Fall
ByKathleen Port, L.Ac. October 10, 2020July 30, 2024

One of my favorite ways to stay in tune with the Fall is using essential oils that resonate with it, according to acupuncture and herbal theory. Clary Sage and Pine are considered Fall oils, and have a powerful effect on the Lung organ and Lung system, which are also associated with Fall. In acupuncture theory,…

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Now: Lungs, Large Intestines, and Skin & the Metal Element in Fall
ByKathleen Port, L.Ac. October 7, 2020July 30, 2024

This the second article in a short seasonal series, which focuses on the body. The previous article introduced the concept of Five Element acupuncture theory and the seasonal associations of Fall. In the body we turn our attention to the Lungs, Large Intestines, and our skin. It might seem odd that those organs would be…

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