Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind
While Gui Pi Wan/ Return the Spleen Formula may be used for Qi and Blood deficiency, it is intended for other aspects of the Spleen’s function. Its Calming the Shen...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind
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3 Spring Formulas
With spring just around the corner, it's time to get ready for more time outdoors! Along with warmer days, fresh green grass and blooming flowers, as clinicians it's time for...
Mark Frost |
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Video Slideshow of the History of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the US
Yvonne Lau of Mayway Herbs walks us through historical photos showing us how Chinese herbal medicine has evolved in the United States over the last 150 years.
Yvonne Lau |
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A Brief History of Chinese Patent Medicine
What are now commonly referred to as “patent” medicines are prepared or manufactured Chinese herbal medicines, such as teapills and tablets, which have been made according to standard herbal formulas...
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A Brief History of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in America
Chinese medicine has a long history in the US, even before the Chinese ever set foot in America. During America’s colonial period, Chinese tea, and herbs such as rhubarb, cinnamon,...
Yvonne Lau |
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Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis & Topical Steroid Withdrawal (Part 1)
Eczema is a broad term used to describe numerous related but different conditions involving redness, inflammation, itching of the skin, possibly scaling and occasionally the presence of vesicles. Each type...
David Heron |
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Skin Formulas Comparison
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...
Yvonne Lau |
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Second Trimester: Month 5
In the 5th month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essences of fire to form the Qi. The woman should rest and get up late, wash the clothes...
Raven Lang |
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Hair Loss and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Throughout all cultures, abundant hair has been seen as a sign of radiant health, as well as fertility and virility. This is also true in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as...
Eddie Chiu |
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Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan / Seven Treasures for Hair
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan 七寶美髯丹, also known as Seven Treasures for Hair, tonifies both Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang, replenishes Jing, tonifies Blood, strengthens tendons and bones, and benefits...
Janet Borges |
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2024 Year of the Wood Dragon
Every year is either Yin or Yang, and they alternate. Since 2023 was a Yin year, 2024 is a Yang year. If we know the natures of Yin and Yang,...
Wendy Goldman |
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Heart Healthy Fish with Hong Hua and Hei Mu Er
This delicious fish recipe with safflower (Hong hua) and black fungus (Hei mu er) supports healthy blood circulation, warms the body, and tonifies the Qi. It features grouper, which is...
Yvonne Lau |
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Heart Health Formulas Comparison
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...
Yvonne Lau |
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