THE COLLECTION · 07 ARTICLES
Evidence & reading
Learn to distinguish cultural accounts, personal stories and clinical claims.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Choose what you want to understand.
The first two articles are suggested starting points. Browse the full collection below.
- Traditional Use vs Scientific EvidenceSeparate a record of traditional use from evidence of effectiveness.Start here
- Why “Natural” Does Not Always Mean SafeAsk better safety questions when a product says “natural”.Start here
- Reading Wellness Claims: What Does “Supports” Mean?Interpret vague product wording such as “supports”.
- Moxibustion Online: Cultural Context and Safety ClaimsRead online moxibustion claims with the right questions.
- Reading Wellness Labels: “Drug-Free” and “Natural”Notice what a wellness label tells you—and leaves out.
- Personal Experience vs Evidence: Reading Gua Sha StoriesLearn what a personal story can and cannot establish.
- Reading Online Chinese Herb Listings: Five Transparency ChecksRead Chinese herb listings with attention to names and claims.