Herbs & Formulas

Dryness in the Lungs can stem from environmental factors, chronic irritation, or underlying imbalances in TCM. This article explores key formulas for acute dryness and persistent dry phlegm, highlighting how these classical herbal remedies restore moisture, clear heat, and support respiratory health.

For countless generations, Jade Windscreen (Yu Ping Feng San) has been utilized to address surface deficiency patterns that lead to aversion to wind and frequent invasions of common pathogenic influences. These complaints are the result of surface deficiency due to deficient or unregulated Wei Qi. The etiology of Wei Qi deficiency are manifold and determined by a comprehensive differential diagnosis. The most common causes of deficient Wei Qi include Lung, Spleen and Kidney deficiency patterns.

Infertility is clinically defined in women and men who cannot achieve pregnancy after one year of having intercourse without using birth control, occurring in approximately 15% of heterosexual couples who are trying to conceive. According to the National Institutes of Health, one-third of infertility cases are caused by male reproductive factors, one-third by female reproductive issues, and one-third by both male and female reproductive issues or by indeterminate factors. This article explores customizable formulas that may support male infertility by treating blood and jing.

Traditional Chinese medicine gynecologists have known for thousands of years that regulating the menstrual cycle promotes fertility. Modern practitioners have begun to incorporate the knowledge we have of the biological stages of the menstrual cycle to focus on specific fertility issues and increase effectiveness.

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, which means “Heavenly King’s Tonify Heart Pills”, now more commonly known as Emperor’s Teapills. This Chinese herbal formula dates back to 596 during the Tang Dynasty. Read more about this amazing formula!

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.

There are two main types of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): winter and summer. Both types are associated with changes in melatonin and serotonin levels due to light exposure. Winter-type SAD is certainly more well-known: statistics suggest 5% of the US population suffer from this type, but the prevalence varies greatly based on geography, with up to 10% of northern state populations, and close to 0% in southern states. This article explores a Chinese medicine approach to SAD.

China Tung Hsueh Wan, also known as ‘China Unblock Blood Pills’ / Zhōngguó Tōng Xuè Wán (中國通血丸) is a modern formula particularly designed for the treatment of occasional moderate pain or chronic pain due to Blood Stagnation (or ‘stasis’) (Xuè yū/血瘀) and/or obstructed channels (Bi Syndrome 痺症) due to Blood Stagnation, perhaps combined with Cold, Wind, Damp, or Phlegm. This formula is designed to invigorate and move Blood (Xuè 血) and Qi 氣 stagnation to relieve pain, nourish Blood, and to benefit the Liver and Kidney to strengthen tendons and bones. The formula is especially appropriate following traumatic injury (Diē dǎ 跌打), post-surgery, or for old injuries and/or tissue damage often accompanied by swelling, bruising, and pain. Over time, and if left inadequately treated, the pain may become severe and debilitating.

Latent heat (潜热 qiánrè) as a Chinese medicine concept has ancient origins dating to the Huangdi Nei Jing and the Shang Han Lun, first appearing in Chapters 3 and 5 of the Su Wen. It was used to explain how the exposure of a Cold pathogen, believed to occur in winter, changed to Heat in the spring. Latent Heat has developed into a useful concept to explain how Internal, Organ, or Blood Heat can arise without obvious disease proceeding through the Four Levels or Six Stages.

Ling Zhi (Reishi) is one of the most recognized Chinese herbs, both in appearance and in its many significant medicinal properties. It has been used for thousands of years to enhance health, clear mind and spirit, and to promote longevity. Ling Zhi's effects are subtle, its therapeutic results take time to show themselves, and its primary action is to strengthen and promote optimal health. Ling Zhi's most profound quality is in maintaining health and preventing illness over the span of one's life.

Mayway Herbs is pleased to introduce Plum Flower™ Revive Kidney Qi Teapills, also known as Suð Yáng Bǔ Shèn Wán 鎖陽補腎丸. Based on the classic, Cong Rong Bu Shen Wan, we have replaced Ròu cōng róng (肉蓯蓉 )/Cistanche deserticola with Suð yáng (鎖陽) /Cynomorium songaricum for sustainability reasons. Rou cong rong is a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) listed species. While it is listed in Appendix 2 (CITES II) which allows for limited trade requiring export/import permits, we have found it extremely difficult to acquire the necessary permits. To support sustainability and avoid stock outages, we have chosen to reformulate.

Explore 9 Yang Tonics to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.

Explore 6 formulas for Nerve Qi and Xue Stagnation to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.

Explore 18 formulas that Release Exterior sorted by Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Interior Heat and Interior Deficiency to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.

Amy Mager, L.Ac. discusses a look at preparing children and families for the upcoming school year, methods to prepare our immune systems, and options for addressing illness if an attack occurs.