Powerful but RiskyLong Dan Xie Gan Tangis famous and infamous. It’s the strongest formula for clearing “Fluid-Heat” from the liver and gallbladder. What is it for?The picture is intense: a […]

From Basic Energy to Complex Digestion Of Si Jun Zi Tang(“Four Gentlemen Decoction”) is the progenitor of almost all digestion and Qi formulas. It’s interesting to see how small adjustments […]

Different Forms of ConstipationIn traditional Chinese medicine, constipation isn’t a “fiber deficiency,” but a functional intestinal problem. Two formulas address this, but for completely different patients. Ma Zi Ren Wan: […]

When Tension Turns to HeatXiao Yao San(“Free and Easy Wanderer”) is probably the best-selling formula in the West, famous for its effectiveness against stress and mood swings. But often the […]

The Hierarchy in a FormulaXue Fu Zhu Yu Tang(“Decoction for the House of Blood”) is the formula for blood stasis in the chest and upper body. To understand its power, […]

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang vs. Tian Ma Gou Teng YinDizziness (Vertigo) is often treated in TCM with formulas containing the herbTian Ma(Gastrodia) contain. However, the accompanying herbs […]

Balancing or Pure Nutrition?Both formulas are giants in TCM for nourishing Kidney Yin, the body’s fundamental substance. Yet, there’s a crucial strategic difference in their composition. Liu Wei Di Huang […]

Worrying versus Nighttime RestlessnessIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, “poor sleep” is not a single complaint. The cause determines the solution. Two of the most commonly used sleep support formulas areGui Pi […]

Vibrations Before the Earth ShakesLiver Wind is a pathogen in TCM characterized by sudden movement, spasms, tremors, or paralysis (as in epilepsy, Parkinson’s, or a stroke). This condition often builds […]

The Five Colors of IllnessIn traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the subtle coloration of the skin, especially on the face, is observed to determine the condition of the organs. Each color […]