A grandma, the mountains, and old China — one herb at a time.
Grandma Dayu grows and gathers herbs in her own courtyard, and shares a lifetime of Chinese wellness wisdom — the seasons, the plants, and the quiet rhythm of an old countryside life.
Scroll ↓In the hills of Chongqing, Grandma Dayu tends a walled courtyard where she grows, gathers and dries the plants her family has used for generations. For her, herbs are not ingredients in a prescription — they are neighbours: their seasons, their smells, the right moment to pick them.
Here, she shares that world with you — not as a clinic, but as a window into an old way of living.
On LIAODAYU you’ll wander with Grandma Dayu through the seasons of a Chinese herbal home.
Meet the plants Grandma Dayu grows and dries at home — their seasons, uses in home cooking and daily life.
Follow her basket into the mountains to see how wild plants are found, harvested and dried at the right time.
Simple home habits — a warm drink, a hot bath, sleeping with the seasons — that keep her house well all year.
The proverbs, festivals and health customs that shape life in a Chinese village — explained warmly.
Videos and moments from the courtyard — short films, harvests and the passing seasons.
“Plants have their own clock. They wait for no hurry — they ask only that you notice the day they are ready.”
A little piece of Grandma Dayu’s world, coming soon — handmade, earthy, and made to be kept. Browse by collection.
A small stitched keepsake scented with seasonal dried herbs — fragrance for drawer, doorway and bag.
A warm-wood beaded strand carrying the soft scent of aged sandalwood and herbs, tied by hand.
Eighteen natural seeds and beads strung together — an old folk keepsake for peace and good fortune.
A traditional 108-bead strand in warm wood for quiet counting, meditation and everyday wear.
A smooth hand-finished stone in an old folk shape, made for a gentle, slow daily ritual.
A wide-tooth comb in natural herbal-infused clay, smooth in the hand for a calming evening brush.
A small rounded wooden tool for gentle, comfortable pressure on tired hands and feet.
A smooth, easy-grip jar in soft natural material for the folk practice of gentle cupping at home.
A small clay pot and cup set made for slow, warm tea moments through the seasons.
A deep warm-wood bucket with a smooth rim, made for a comforting evening foot soak.
Kitchen-blended packs of dried leaves, flowers and fruit for each of the 24 solar terms. A food product.
A finely milled blend of kitchen botanicals, presented as a traditional food-grade powder.
A small-batch traditional confection slow-simmered with nuts and dried fruit — an old-time kitchen treat.
A warming blend of dried branches and herbs packed for a cozy evening foot bath ritual.
A softly written guide to the plants, seasons and stories of Grandma Dayu’s garden — culture, not prescriptions.
Seasonal home recipes for soups, teas and pantry staples — the everyday tastes of a Chongqing courtyard.
A warm video series on slow living, seasonal routines and folk customs — a cultural way of life.
Gifts of scent, colour and ritual — made for enjoyment and remembrance, not for medical use. Tea and pantry items are prepared as foods; always consult a qualified professional before using any herb or wellness tool.
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Welcome to the courtyard. We’ll be in touch soon.
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