Using Herbs That Clear Heat To Calm The Spirit
For many years I’ve used cool and cold herbs and formulas to treat patients with anxiety, agitation and insomnia. A recent discussion online about the terms we use to describe anxiety and vexation led me to revisit this piece I wrote in 2013. It’s long been an academic and clinical preoccupation of mine. I was […]
Formulas that clear Summerheat
Summer is here, and it is hot. Let’s talk about formulas that clear Summerheat. Cara O. Frank, L.OM. If you’ve been following me, you’ll notice a pattern in my writing: I’ve been preoccupied with iterations of heat clearing herbs and formulas for a decade. My attention has evolved this year towards restoration: Recently, […]
Summer’s Here; Time for San Fu Moxa
This year, on July 11th, 21st, 31st, and August 10th, acupuncturists around the globe use San Fu Moxa to help prevent respiratory illness for the following winter.
Hiding in Plain Sight: An Appreciation of Zeng Ye Tang
I’m offering it on the new membership only learning platform White Pine Circle. This is an outgrowth of Sharon Weizenbaum’s White Pine Graduate Mentorship program and is a rich resource for all students of East Asian Medicine. Learn at your own pace or join a course. Take advantage of the free lectures. A special area of […]
The Treatment of Acute Laryngitis With Chinese Herbs
Cara O. Frank, L.OM. Acute laryngitis is a common clinical complaint caused by severe inflammation of the laryngeal mucous membranes. Symptoms include acute hoarseness, a sore throat, a cough, an aversion to cold, and fever. Most cases result from viral infections, including parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, rhinovirus, coronavirus, and echovirus. On rare occasions, it is […]
New Formula in Stock! San Ren Tang- Three Kernel Decoction
We’re so happy that San Ren Tang has renewed interest. It’s an extraordinary formula. San Ren refers to 3 nuts or, we like to call it 3 kernels, decoction First recorded in the Wen Bing, it’s actions are to open the qi mechanisms in all three burners, clear damp heat and disseminate qi. A general […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine Breakthrough for Asthma & Cough
By Cara Frank, L.OM & Robin Ray Green, L.Ac., MTCM Cara Frank, L.OM., Acupuncturist, Herbalist and founder of China Herb Company, has recently partnered with Robin Ray Green, L.Ac, MTCM, author, educator, and leading pediatric acupuncture expert. Together they have created a new line of formulas for children’s respiratory care to address one of the […]
TCM Kindergarden: Ban Xia and Chen Pi
We had an Instagram- Facebook Contest a few weeks ago. I posted a query about Ban Xia and Chen Pi. How many formulas can you name with these two herbs, who are great friends. My first herb teacher taught that ban xia and chen pi were the best pair for anything with […]
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
