Herbs & Formulas
Skin Formulas Comparison
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
This easy chart shows 10 skin formulas and how to use them including pin yin name, alternate name, functions, indications, typical tongue and pulse, and the ingredients so you can select the best formulas for your patients with ease!
Read MoreHeart Health Formulas Comparison
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
These 16 formulas offer a variety of TCM approaches to supporting healthy heart function. Learn how to use each formula sorted with pin yin name, alternate name, functions, indications, typical tongue and pulse, and the ingredients so you can easily select the best formulas for your patients!
Read MoreNovel Formulas for Releasing the Exterior: 2024
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Recovery Formulas for “Lingering Evil Qi”
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Skye Sturgeon, L.Ac. explores strategies that are designed for the restoration of healthy functioning from Fú xié after a patient has tested seronegative for SARS Cov-2. These patients no longer suffer from COVID-19, but require various remedies to tonify the Qi, Yin, and Blood, and dispel the Lingering Evil Qi to provide for the free flow of Qi that promotes health and normal homeostasis.
Read MoreTriple Threat Formulas
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
Compare 26 formulas selected to address a Triple Threat winter season. This chart shows functions, indications, and tongue/pulse for formulas addressing Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Interior Heat, Interior Deficiency, and Lung Support.
Read MoreThe Great Harmonizing Prescription: Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.
Harmonizing is one of the eight treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine. In the contemporary practice of TCM, harmonizing prescriptions fall into four sub-categories: Shao Yang disorders, Liver and Spleen disharmonies, Stomach and Intestine disharmonies, and malarial disorders.
Read MoreCi Wu Jia for Vitality and Recovery
Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.
Mark Frost discusses Ci Wu Jia, also known as Eleuthero and “Siberian Ginseng.” Ci wu jia is classified as a Qi tonic. Its nature is spicy, slightly bitter, and warm, entering the Spleen, Heart and Kidney meridians.
Read MoreYang Tonics Comparison
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
Explore 8 Yang Tonics to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.
Read MoreMajestic Yang Teapills
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Majestic Yang Teapills endeavors to treat various deficiencies by tonifying Yang, strengthening Qi and Blood, and nourishing Jing-essence. It is an intricate formula that, in addition to Yang tonic herbs, contains herbs to tonify and nourish Yin, Blood, Essence, and Qi. It was created to provide practitioners with another option for a wide range of deficiency patterns, particularly relevant in this post pandemic era where so many folks may have been struggling with long term illnesses.
Read MoreQi Tonics Comparison
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
Explore 15 Qi tonic formulas sorted by pin yin name and learn the alternate name, functions, indications, typical tongue and pulse, and the ingredients in an easy to follow comparison chart.
Read MoreInsomnia & Anxiety Formulas
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
Explore 10 formulas that calm the Shen and support healthy sleep and mental function. This list was compiled to help you as a practitioner quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.
Read MoreShen Qi Wu Wei Zi Wan / Abundant Qi Plus Teapills to strengthen Wei Qi and calm the Shen
Laura Stropes, L.Ac.
According to Chinese medicine theory, a person can only be invaded by wind if it is either very strong or if the person’s Wei Qi is too weak. Although there is no true substitute for a good diet and a good night’s sleep, this formula strongly strengthens the Qi and particularly the Wei Qi, to strengthen one’s resistance and prevent wind invasions when the body is slightly off kilter. The beauty of this tonic formula is that it also calms the spirit, so it can be especially beneficial for someone with anxiety and difficulty winding down and sleeping.
Read More'Tis the Season for Curing Pills
Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.
Three Herb Formulas for Food Stagnation
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Food stagnation corresponds to indigestion or an upset stomach. Food stagnation is not a disease but rather a variety of symptoms that are experienced; including mild abdominal pain or cramping and a feeling of fullness soon after eating. This article covers three popular formulas for Food Stagnation; find out which formula is best for you and your patients.
Read MoreLung Health Support Formulas
Yvonne Lau, Mayway President
With dozens of formulas to choose from, selecting the best Lung Formula for your patient may feel overwhelming. We've outlined 17 of our most popular formulas in an easy to read chart so you can quickly identify the best option.
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