Acrid-dispersing, aromatically mobilizing and piercing, opens the orifices and disperses fire constraint* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.
Zhi Cao Wu searches out wind, overcomes dampness, disperses cold, stops pain, unbinds areas constrained by phlegm, and reduces swelling. *From: Bensky - Chinese Herbal Materia Medica, 3rd ed., p680-681.
Fritillaria Cirrhosa Bulbus Cools, moistens, directs the Lung qi and Heart fire downward to transform phlegm, alleviate cough, relieve constraint, and disperse clumped phlegm-heat.
Hematite relies on its heaviness to suppress and direct downward rebellious qi, while cooling Liver fire. Treating Dai Zhe Shi reduces its cold, bitter nature.*
A succinct discussion of the role of diet in Chinese medicine, this book includes both theory and practical application to modern Western eating habits.
This collection of 630 questions and answers on all aspects of Chinese herbal medicine includes materia medica, dosages, processing, methods of administration, and contraindications.
Use as a supplement to a balanced diet in the presence of muscular aches and cramps due to overuse. Also for those interested in muscular strengthening.*
Grow and Thrive strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies Qi and Blood, regulates fluids, regulates the intestines, and protects against invasion of Wind, Damp, and Summer Heat.
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.
This is an empirical formula based on Dr. Fung's 60 years experience. Skin Balance can be used for minor cases like pimples and localized itching to serious cases such as eczema or psoriasis. According to TCM these conditions are caused by heat, dampness, and toxins. Skin Balance is designed to treat skin inflammation. It is able to do four things: eliminate toxins, evaluating, reduce heat and dampness, and to nourish the skin through nourishing the blood.