In this episode, we will be discussing a very popular Western herb: Echinacea purpurea or purple coneflower. This herb is commonly recommended for treating and preventing colds. Does it have other uses? Does it work? Is it safe? How does Chinese medicine interpret its actions? We will answer these questions and more! And, as usual, we will be adding something a little different…we are going to look at AI again

Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another exciting episode, so please join us as we explore Echinacea purpurea or purple coneflower!

In this episode, we are going to be looking at another single Chinese herb: é bù shí cǎo, centipedae herba, or small centipeda herb. This herb is a relatively obscure herb in the Chinese medical subcategory of warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior under the category of release the exterior herbs. Not a very commonly used herb – in fact, it isn’t even included in several of our usual textbooks – but it can be useful… And as always, we will look at something a little different…we are going to look at a biochemical and supplement, quercetin

Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another scintillating episode…so please join us as we explore é bù shí cǎo, centipedae herba, or small centipeda herb!

In this episode, we are going to explore the whole category of nourish the yin Chinese formulas. “These formulas are used when the body fluids and essences are damaged such that yin becomes deficient and yang relatively excessive.” (Scheid, et al., 2008, p. 364) This can become more prevalent as we age and can affect women, especially menopausal women, more than men. And, as usual, we will be adding something a little different…we are going to, again, discuss yin and yin vacuity.

Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another elevating discussion of herbs …so please join us as we explore nourish the yin formulas!