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Herbal Formulas: The Power to Heal
There are close to 5,000 distinctly different herbs native to China, and over 20,000 herbal formulas or prescriptions -- all of them hundreds or thousands years old. Many of these formulas are rarely used, but variations of others have proven their healing value over the years and are now time-tested classics.
Here’s some background:
An herbal formula is based on four categories of herbs: The “emperor” is the major, dominant ingredient. The “minister” helps the emperor by encouraging the healing action. The “assistant” -- there could be more than one -- lessens any side effects from the “emperor”, especially if this main herb possesses toxic properties. Finally, there are one or more “servants,” and their job is to make the formula more palatable.
As with any western prescription or over-the-counter remedy, any variation in an herbal formula will cause different reactions.
Herbal formulas are best taken at least 30 minutes before or after meals, with room temperature water or tea. You may also try chewing them, to absorb them better, unless you dislike the taste.
Generally, herbal formulas should be taken until the symptoms subside. The exception would be those herbal formulas which are taken to increase energy, or for chronic conditions.
Remember, these formulas are created from natural ingredients, and it’s important to pay attention to cautionary instructions on the labels. Pregnant women, especially, must be careful before using any of these herbal recipes, and should first consult their doctors.
Here are some of China’s most popular herbal formulas, the Plum Flower brand, sold by The Healing Herbs of China.
Click on the blue links for more information and to order.
Allergies Pe min kan wan
Joint Conditions Joint Inflamation Formula
Winter Ailments Gan Mao Ling Formula
Mood Enhancer Free & Easy Wanderer (Xiao Yao Wan)
Diabetes Jade Spring Teapills
Energy - Adults Over 50 Six Flavor Teapills
Energy Central Chi Teapills
Hypertension Gastrodia Uncaria Pills
Thyroid Emperor's Teapills
Sleep An Mian Pian - Peaceful Sleep Tablets
Stomach Curing Pills
Prostate Kai Kit Wan
Skin Margarite Acne pills
Vision Bright Eyes Formula
Here’s some background:
An herbal formula is based on four categories of herbs: The “emperor” is the major, dominant ingredient. The “minister” helps the emperor by encouraging the healing action. The “assistant” -- there could be more than one -- lessens any side effects from the “emperor”, especially if this main herb possesses toxic properties. Finally, there are one or more “servants,” and their job is to make the formula more palatable.
As with any western prescription or over-the-counter remedy, any variation in an herbal formula will cause different reactions.
Herbal formulas are best taken at least 30 minutes before or after meals, with room temperature water or tea. You may also try chewing them, to absorb them better, unless you dislike the taste.
Generally, herbal formulas should be taken until the symptoms subside. The exception would be those herbal formulas which are taken to increase energy, or for chronic conditions.
Remember, these formulas are created from natural ingredients, and it’s important to pay attention to cautionary instructions on the labels. Pregnant women, especially, must be careful before using any of these herbal recipes, and should first consult their doctors.
Here are some of China’s most popular herbal formulas, the Plum Flower brand, sold by The Healing Herbs of China.
Click on the blue links for more information and to order.
Allergies Pe min kan wan
Joint Conditions Joint Inflamation Formula
Winter Ailments Gan Mao Ling Formula
Mood Enhancer Free & Easy Wanderer (Xiao Yao Wan)
Diabetes Jade Spring Teapills
Energy - Adults Over 50 Six Flavor Teapills
Energy Central Chi Teapills
Hypertension Gastrodia Uncaria Pills
Thyroid Emperor's Teapills
Sleep An Mian Pian - Peaceful Sleep Tablets
Stomach Curing Pills
Prostate Kai Kit Wan
Skin Margarite Acne pills
Vision Bright Eyes Formula
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