Health Concerns

Treats joint and muscle pain accompanied by weakness of the legs, hips, and back, especially post-stroke.

Treats intestinal parasites and other intestinal diseases. This formula balances dispersing, eliminative forces with contracting and building forces, this it is useful for a broad range of applications.

Artestatin is composed of herbs that inhibit the growth of amebae. The chief herb in the formula is Artemesia Anua (Qing Hao) which has been found through research to be effective in treating malaria and giardiasis, both caused by amebic organism.

Artestatin is based on a traditional Chinese herbal formula that helps ease imbalances in the intestines caused by pathogens.*

Aspiration addresses all the major aspects and complications of depression: stagnant Qi, stagnant blood, heat, dampness, as well as food and phlegm entanglement.

Astra 18 Diet is based on the traditional formulas of Siler and Platycodon Combination (as researched in Japan) for weight loss, and Magnolia and Hoelen Combination for abdominal bloating and disturbed digestion.

Tonifies the lung, spleen, and kidney qi. Strengthens wei qi

Astra 8 contains Astragalus (Huang Qi), an herb that has been the subject of much research because of its immune enhancing ability. Astragalus has been shown to have significant antiviral activity. All of the herbs in the formula are Qi tonics that support Astragalus with the intention of boosting the immune and energy systems.

Astra C combines Eastern and Western therapies to prevent the common cold, Vitamin C and zinc citrate have been added to the traditional formula, Jade Screen Powder, used to enhance the body\'s protective power, or Wei Qi. Vitamin C has been used for two decades as a supplement to prevent viral infections. Zinc in citrate form is an easily absorbable form.

Astra Diet Tea is designed to be used with Astra 18 Diet as part of a weight loss program. The formula contains herbs that regulate the stomach functions to restore the appetite to normal and assist in obtaining maximum nutrition from a limited diet.

Astra Essence maintains vitality and promotes longevity.*

Astra Essence maintains vitality and promotes longevity.*

Odorless garlic supplement.

Astra Isatis combines Isatis (Da Qing Ye/Ban Lan Gen), an herb with strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, with Qi, Yin and Yang tonics.

Backbone is a warm formula intended to treat patients who present with kidney Yang deficiency. General signs, other than those indicated above, include cold limbs, fatigue, pale face color, a pale tongue, a deep, weak, slow pulse, spiritual lassitude, and weakness and pain in the low back or knees. The formula is especially effective in treating low back pain and urogenital/sexual dysfunctions that are commonly part of kidney deficiency patterns. While addressing the primary pattern of Yang deficiency, Backbone also includes agents to dispel cold and damp and to move blood in order to eliminate stagnation in the low back, thus making the formula effective for chronic problems.

Strontium BioPiperine

Bupleurum Entangled Qi Formula is a modification of the traditional Bupleurum and Cyperus Combination (Chai Hu Xiang Fu Tang) with herbs specific for treating lump formation. Lump formation is a result of Qi and blood stagnation combined with phlegm accumulation.

Calm Spirit is based on the traditional formula, Heart Stabilizing Pills (Ding Xin Wan). It is intended to treat patients who present with deficiency of heart Yin. Individuals who experience prolonged mental stress often suffer insomnia, restlessness, loss of memory, dizziness, and sometimes constipation.

Channel Flow was developed by Misha Cohen, OMD, LAc, and Andrew Gaeddert, out of their clinical experience with fibromyalgia, abdominal pain, and gynecological disorders. This formula was designed for quick results.

Chzyme contains digestive enzymes used to promote food assimilation and to reduce indigestion and other digestive symptoms, with a well-known herbal formula.*

Clear Air combines herbs that ventilate the lung with those that dispel phlegm and stop cough in order to cleanse the lungs of accumulated contaminants from bacteria, virus, smoking or air pollution. Clear Air is based on the traditional formula Ding Chuan Tang. Tylophora indica leaf has been researched by Andrew Gaeddert as an alternative to Ma Huang. It has been traditionally used to treat bronchitis and asthma. Health Concerns uses an alcholoid extract which has been shown to have anti allergic and anti inflammatory effects. These finds have been substantiated by lung function tests.

Clear Heat was developed by Misha Cohen, OMD, L.Ac., as the primary adjunct to Enhance. It has been used with Enhance in two double blind research projects.

This formula is traditionally used for treating copious phlegm.*

Clearing is specific for a common pattern that presents with recurring or chronic vaginitis. Many women in their thirties and forties with this condition suffer from a combination of spleen Qi deficiency leading to dampness, liver heat, deficient heat,and stagnant blood. This may occur with or without menstrual dysfunction. This formula is a modified version of the traditional formula:Heart Clearing Lotus Seed Drink (Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin). It is modified to suit the typical complex syndrome pattern that the practitioner sees in clinical practice.

1. Stimulates cognitive functions. 2. Useful for patients with post stroke, vascular dementia, suspected Alzheimer\\'s disease, Parkinson\\'s, transient ischemic attack (TIA). 3. Enhances liver lipotrophic functions. 4. May increase human growth hormone*

Cold Away is primarily used to treat the early stages of externally contracted wind-heat disease.*

Clears wind heat and dispels exterior pathogens.* Addresses phlegm and cough.*

Therapeutic Actions 1. Reduces joint pain and stiffness in 7-10 days supported by clinical trials ~ 2. Treats osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, tendonitis/tendon weakness, back pain, and other connective tissue disorders ~ 3. Clinically proven to improve joint health and flexibility faster than any other joint healing ingredients with one tablet per day dosing

Collagen Support Supplement

Bovine Colostrum Dietary Supplement

Coptis Purge Fire is intended to treat intense, localized, excess inflammations in individuals with strong constitutions. The formula is a combination of three traditional formulas: Coptis and Scute Combination, Rehmannia and Akebia Combination, and Gentiana Combination (Long Dan Xie Gan Tang).

CordySeng is a highly concentrated herbal extract designed as a flavorful tonic drink for a variety of uses. It combines the best of the Fu Zheng (Restore the Normal) herbs, Qi Tonics, and Yin Tonics. It is designed to be used on its own as an energy tonic and immunomodulating formula or as an adjunct to other herbal formulas.

CordySeng is a highly concentrated herbal extract designed as a flavorful tonic drink for a variety of uses. It combines the best of the Fu Zheng (Restore the Normal) herbs, Qi Tonics, and Yin Tonics. It is designed to be used on its own as an energy tonic and immunomodulating formula or as an adjunct to other herbal formulas.

Cordyceps,also known as caterpillar fungus, is an ancient Chinese tonic.*

Over 400 clinical studies have demonstrated that Coriolus polysaccharide extracts have immune modulating and anti-tumor effects. Coriolus when given as an adjuvant during conventional therapy for cancer has significantly increased the survival rates.

Crampbark (Viburnum opulis) is a Native American remedy with warming and antispasmodic actions used for menstrual cramps. This herb is combined with warm, blood-vitalizing herbs that also help to relieve menstrual pains. Cramp Bark Plus is based on formulas for uterine cramping.

Bioavailable Turmeric Herbal Supplement

This is an ancient formula traditionally known as Wu Ling San. It is for problems with water metabolism. An accumulation of water produces edema, and sensations of heaviness. There may be congested fluids below the naval causing pulsations, or congestions of fluids in the lungs causing coughing. Due to the excess water the digestive system is disrupted which may cause vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Ease 2 is based on the traditional formula Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination) which treats prolonged viral infections with GI disturbance and muscular tension.

Ease Plus is Chai Hu Mu Li Long Gu Tang (Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Decoction), with Vladimiria Souliei (Mu Xiang) substituted for Jujube (Da Zao) to promote better digestive functions.

Tang Kuei and Ginseng Eight Herbal Supplement - This formula is indicated for lack of both Qi and blood. The formula is the combination of two smaller formulas. The Four Gentlemen (Si Jun Zi Tang), to tonify Qi, and The Four Substances (Si Wu Tang) to tonify blood.

Tian Wang Bu Xin

Enteromend treats symptoms of food intolerance, including cramping, bloating, belching, intestinal gas, nausea and diarrhea. It can be taken between meals to help heal the intestines, and with meals to reduce reactions to foods. By increasing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), it helps digest gluten fragments, which is thought to elicit immune responses that can inflame the lining of the small intestine. Enteromend includes a full complement of enzymes to digest dairy products, protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Enteromend treats symptoms of food intolerance, including cramping, bloating, belching, intestinal gas, nausea and diarrhea. It can be taken between meals to help heal the intestines, and with meals to reduce reactions to foods. By increasing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), it helps digest gluten fragments, which is thought to elicit immune responses that can inflame the lining of the small intestine. Enteromend includes a full complement of enzymes to digest dairy products, protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Escape Restraint (Yue Ju Wan) is a traditional formula recommended by Zhu Dan Xi, the great Chinese herbalist from the Jin Yuan Dynasties (1281-1358 AD). It is used for a stifling sensation in the chest and abdomen, hypochondria pain, acid regurgitation, indigestion, peptic ulcers. It clears Qi stagnation, blood stasis, dampness, food stagnation and heat.

Benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer are common in middle-aged and elderly men. The prostate is not an organ or bowel in TCM. However, the most common symptoms of prostate disease, difficult urination and distention of the lower hypogastrum, are categorized as long bi in Chinese medicine.