How to Apply San Huang San
We thought you might enjoy this short video of me applying San Huang San to my sprained ankle. San Huang San is a traditional formula that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years. Most of us like to call it herbal ice because it’s so effective at reducing swelling inflammation, swelling, bruising […]
Short PDF on using Chinese herbs to treat fractures
Several Years ago, I had the privilege of being a featured speaker and the first annual Sports Acupuncture Alliance. As promised, here is the short handout on Fractures I didn’t have time to present
Bi Choo-The Cedar Fever Easer
Bi Choo For Sniveling Sneeze Bi Choo is based on Professor Tan Jing-Shu’s Wēn Yáng Qū Fēng Tāng (Yang-Warming and Wind-Dispelling Decoction) and combines the treatment principles of dispelling wind-cold, warming and tonifying the kidney yang, nourishing the kidney yin, stopping pain and stabilizing the defensive qi. Best of all- it’s stimulant-free! The formula intelligently repurposes classical […]
Forsythia: the Harbinger of Spring!
In Chinese medicine, Lián Qiào, Forsythiae Fructus连翘 is used as a heat clearing medicinal. The name translates as lián “wagon” and qiào “ a kind of ancient cart. This refers to the shape of the bud which somewhat resembles ancient wagons[1].
Understanding Ba Wei Chu Fan Tang Eight Flavor Tea to Relieve Vexation
Ba Wei Chu Fan Tang Eight Flavor Tea to Relieve Vexation Ingredients: 半夏 Ban Xia Rh Pinelliae ternatae 厚朴 Hou Po Cx Magnoliae officinalis 紫蘇梗 Zi Su Geng Cl. Perillae frutescentis 茯苓 Fu Ling Scl Poriae cocos 連翹 Lian Qiao Fr Forsythiae suspensae 黃苓 Huang Qin Rx Scutellariae baicalensis 梔子 Shan Zhi Zi Fr Gardeniae […]
Part II of Chad Bong’s Pinpoint Performance Podcast
More great info on using herbs for sports injuries. Listen Here. We hope you enjoy the episode! In case you missed the first episode, you can catch it here Want to learn more about Chinese Herbs for training and injury? Check out our collection of formulas to help you train stronger and recover better
Cara’s Featured on the PinPoint Performance Podcast
Why? Because we love alliteration! No, seriously, Cara is honored that Chad Bong has interviewed her to discuss Chinese herbs, injuries, and other topics. Part One is live and you can listen here: http://www.pinpointperformance.training/home-2/homex/home-2/podcast/p4-ep-6-cara-frank-pt-1-2/ To celebrate, we’re having a sale! Our best selling formulas for injury management are 20% off until 9/15/15 http://china-herb-co.myshopify.com
Photo Album: Cool Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior
Bo He – Menthae Herba- Mint Meridians: Lung, Liver Properties: Acrid, Aromatic, Cooling Bo he is featured in at least 14 classical formula, including:
The Treatment of Vertigo And Ménière’s Disease with TCM
The following is an excerpt from one of my book chapters on TCM Case Histories: Eye, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders. Vertigo Due To Auricular Illness encompasses vertigo as well as Ménière’s disease. Vertigo is defined as the illusion of motion. It can include chronic or intermittent sensations of loss of balance. The causes of […]
The Treatment of Bells Palsy in TCM
The following is an excerpt from book TCM Case Studies: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, published by Peoples Medical Publishing House. The full chapter with comparison cases and more discussion will be in the book. I hope that you find this helpful.
