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"The list of traditional herbs used in Chinese herbalism continues to expand as we experiment with growing certain chinese herbs in the West, such as the valuable immune tonics: astragalus root (huang qi), schizandra (wu wei zi), and Chinese dioscorea (shan yao). Beyond the medicinal plants used in traditional Chinese herbalism, it is the profound holistic theory and philosophy that is of even greater value." - Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D., The Way of Chinese Herbs (Get the book.)

"Lawrence points out that together with the traditional chinese herbs often used by acupuncturists as complements to the treatment, acupuncture can increase blood flow to the uterus, further increasing the chances of successful implantation. Then, of course, there's the stress connection. A running theme throughout this book is the effect stress can have on many health conditions. Stress hormones wreak havoc with virtually every metabolic process, influencing everything from weight to brain function. And acupuncture really shines when it comes to reducing stress." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"If PMS flared, she knew to restart her chinese herbs, which she referred to as "bitch pills," and she would take vitamin B6 and some omega-3 and omega-6 oils (flax oil and/or evening primrose oil), which also helped her constipation. She had refused to give up her coffee and still ate erratically, but she knew to manage her "angry liver" with lipotropic complex and acupuncture. If her sleep became a problem, she would take some tryptophan (5HTP, 50 to 100 mg) at bedtime or a small dose of melatonin (0.5 mg). She was a woman aware and in control of her symptoms." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "Such patients fare better on much lower doses or on herbal supports (vitex or chinese herbs) or homeopathic progesterone—but more on that later. How to Use Progesterone The hardest part about using progesterone is timing. You may recall from your early sex education classes that every month (if pregnancy does not happen), your progesterone level will suddenly fall, giving rise to your menstrual bleeding. So when you are using progesterone, if you start it and forget to take it or simply stop taking it, you will bleed just as if you are having a period." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"ARTHRITIS: Researchers from Nanjing University in China evaluated 122 chinese herbs for their effectiveness in reducing uric acid, the trigger for gout and arthritis flare-ups. Cinnamon cassia extract proved the most effective of them all for inhibiting the enzyme responsible for producing uric acid. HEART HEALTH: Cinnamon has been shown to reduce lipids and have anti-inflammatory and platelet-adhesion properties." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"She had tried everything she knew, but the vitex and chinese herbs were not helping anymore. I explained that she was progressing through perimenopause, that her ovaries were aging and not responding to the herbs as they had in the past. We opted to use hormones instead of herbs. With a low dose of transdermal estradiol cream and progesterone capsules before bedtime on days 14 to 25 of her cycle, her symptoms improved greatly. The adrenal hormone DHEA was added with an adrenal extract and some liver herbs. Once again she regained her balance." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "I recommended that she use vitex, an herb, to support her progesterone, in addition to vitamin B6 and chinese herbs. I also advised her to stop drinking so much caffeine and come for acupuncture treatments before her symptoms began each month. This worked magically, and within a month or two her PMS was vastly improved. (It is worth noting that as she improved, she came to recognize that her job was much too stressful and her boyfriend was a loser. She had never really understood that until her body came back into balance." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Miso both has its own nutritional merits and it offers another simple way to integrate various chinese herbs cooked in the soup as part of the diet. Medicinal Wines Medicinal wines and liqueurs, called yaojiu in China, date back well over 3,000 years. A similar tradition exists in the West: various alcoholic bitters and extracts were used in medieval monasteries, and today, there are many commercial alcoholic herb tinctures available." - Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D., The Way of Chinese Herbs (Get the book.)

"Box 199 Bodega Bay, CA 94222 Phone: (707) 874-3418 CHINESE HERBS Min Tong chinese herbs Company 5221 Central, suite 105 Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (800) 538-1333 This company offers high-quality chinese herbs in concentrated dry extract form, which is most convenient to use. 345 Great China Herb Company 857 Washington Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 982-2195 This is the oldest herb store in San Francisco's Chinatown and a source of quality chinese herbs. HERBAL NURSERY Companion Plants 7447 N." - Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs (Get the book.)

"Just one example: the traditional herbal medicine. chinese herbs are still being selected and combined in an organized fashion to affect various aspects of an illness in the same way that they did thousands of years ago. Use of these herbs is less likely to cause side effects than the correlated pharmaceutical drug because the complexity of the plant from which the herb comes causes it to be far more balanced than its counterpart drug which consists of isolated active ingredients." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Box 199 Bodega Bay, CA 94222 Phone: (707) 874-3418 CHINESE HERBS Min Tong chinese herbs Company 5221 Central, suite 105 Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (800) 538-1333 This company offers high-quality chinese herbs in concentrated dry extract form, which is most convenient to use. 345 Great China Herb Company 857 Washington Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 982-2195 This is the oldest herb store in San Francisco's Chinatown and a source of quality chinese herbs. HERBAL NURSERY Companion Plants 7447 N." - Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs (Get the book.)

"As previously stated, the range of safe dosage for the majority of chinese herbs is wide, while those that are classified as toxic have a more restricted range of dosage and preparation requirements. Metric weights are used throughout this book for Western readers; however, Chinese herbal dosage is customarily given according to the Chinese standard of weights and measures. The table below shows approximate quivalents. CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND WESTERN EQUIVALENTS CHINESE UNITS WESTERN EQUIVAtENTS 1 fen 0." - Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D., The Way of Chinese Herbs (Get the book.) "Processing Herbs Many chinese herbs are standardly processed before use to enhance their therapeutic properties. Some of these include (Angelica sinensis and Rehmannia glutinosa, which are presoaked in rice wine and dried for use; Pinellia ternata, which is fried in fresh ginger juice to detoxify it; and prepared aconite, for which there are several methods of preparation that are used to neutralize its toxicity. In addition, herbs can be stir-fried in honey to make them warmer and more tonifying, such as prepared or baked licorice root." - Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D., The Way of Chinese Herbs (Get the book.)

"He was also given an herbal formula called Melakava (see Resources), which contains melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone that regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle, along with the chinese herbs zizyphus and kava, which have sedative and antidepressant properties. (It's best to consult with a medical professional before taking kava. It can be toxic to the liver, so it is not advised for those with compromised liver function; it also may interact with some pharmaceutical drugs.) The night of the first acupuncture treatment, Darren took two tablets of Melakava 30 minutes before bedtime." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Harper J. chinese herbs for eczema. Lancet 336; 177. 1990 Kojima S, Hikiami H, Matsumi S, Umeda Y, Terasawa K. Effects of Shimotsu-to on the microcirculation of the bulbar conjunctiva and hemorheological parameters in normal subjects. Phytomedicine 5 (1); 19-24. 1998 Kubo M. Asano T, Matsuda H. Yutani S, Honda S, Studies on Rehmanniae radix. III. The relation between changes of constituents and improvable effects on hemorheology with the processing of roots of Rehmannia glutinosa. Yakugaku Zasshi, 116:158-68, Feb. 1996 Latchman Y, Whittle B, Rustin M, Atherton DJ, Brostoff J." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Most women experience a great deal of success in treating menstrual disorders with chinese herbs and acupuncture. In terms of acupuncture and acupressure, there are specific points that tend to be very helpful for menstrual pain. Those are known as the spleen meridian points, spleen 6, spleen 8, and spleen 10. But this isn't a self-treatment issue. You do need to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in order to have these points treated correctly with acupressure or acupuncture." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Animal studies have found that red peony root, alone or in combination with other chinese herbs, could help prevent liver damage due to various chemical toxins.14 A crude extract of red peony root was shown in a small, preliminary trial to reduce liver fibrosis in some patients with chronic viral hepatitis (page 220).15 Other case studies published in Chinese have found red peony root helpful for people with viral hepatitis." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Crude red peony root extracts and combinations of these extracts with other chinese herbs inhibit platelet aggregation, thrombosis, and excessive clotting in the test tube and in animals.17'18 A rabbit study found that peony was effective at lowering cholesterol (page 223) levels in the aorta.19 A preliminary human study confirmed that peony could inhibit platelet clumping.20 This suggests that peony might be helpful for prevention of atherosclerosis (page 38). However, clinical studies are needed to confirm this effect." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Textbooks on chinese herbs recommend taking 9-15 grams of the crude herb per day in decoction form. A decoction is made by boiling the root in water for a few minutes and then brewing the tea. Another Chinese herb, Chinese scullcap (page 658), might be useful for liver infections. However, the research on this is generally of low quality.63 Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. HIGH CHOLESTEROL See also: Atherosclerosis (page 38) What do I need to know?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Visiting a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor is also highly recommended for liver issues. chinese herbs are very good at improving liver function and reducing stagnation. Plus, a good TCM doctor will address your spleen, lungs, heart and other body systems at the same time. Digestion and elimination Along with the liver, another crucial organ system is your digestive system. And as you might have suspected, most people simply don't have fully-functioning digestive systems or elimination systems." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "The liver is one of the key organs recognized by Chinese medicine as being important for detoxification and the flow of energy throughout the body, and many chinese herbs can promote and support healthy liver function. In fact, in almost every system of medicine, except Western medicine, you find herbs and plants to support the liver." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Because deficiencies in the body need to be handled from a building rather than eliminative approach, chinese herbs with their thousands of years of use and understanding are perfect for this. Since more and more Western herbalists are beginning to understand this, chinese herbs are becoming increasingly easy to find in herbal stores throughout the United States, and even in other Western countries. Many are even being grown here, and some day soon we should have readily available organically grown chinese herbs." - Lesley Tierra, Herbs of Life: Health & Healing Using Western & Chinese Techniques (Get the book.)

"Recent advances in clinical studies of Chinese medicinal herbs, 2: Clinical trials of chinese herbs in a number of chronic conditions. Phytother Res; 2:55-60. 1988. Petkov VD et al., Memory effect of standardized extracts of Panax ginseng (G 115), Ginkgo biloba(GK 501) and their combination Gincosan (PHL-00701). In: PM 59(2).106. 1993. Pfister-Hotz G, Phytotherapie in der Geriatrie. In: ZPT 18(3): 162-165. 1997. Phillipson JD & Anderson LA. Ginseng- quality, safety, and efficacy? Pharm J; 232:161-165. 1984. Porrath SA. Hormonal effects of ginseng tea. Med Aspects Hum Sexuality; 117. 1986." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"In one trial, 53 percent of the women who took these chinese herbs had less pain, compared with 26 percent in the placebo group. The herbs were more effective than • As a non-addictive anti-depressant Whatever brand you use, be sure it is 100 percent pure Guarana and not mixed with any other ingredients or preservatives. Beware of chewing gums or similar products that claim to contain Guarana. The large amount of chemicals and preservatives, colorings, and artificial sweeteners they contain causes considerable harm to the body, which you can confirm by doing the muscle test." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Clinical Applications of Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs: Monographs for the Western Herbal Practitioner. Phytotherapy Press, Queensland, Australia 1997. Cha RJ, Zeng DW & Chang QS. Non-surgical treatment of small cell lung cancer with chemo-radio-immunotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine. Chung Hua Nei Ko Tsa Chih; 33:462-466. 1994 Chen LX. Liao JZ. Guo WQ. Effects of Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular function and oxygen free radical in acute myocardial infarction patients and mechanism of its cardiotonic action. Chung Kuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih Mar;15(3):141-3." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"I've used chinese herbs to do moxibustion, which is applying heat to acupuncture points to continue treatment. This homework was a little challenging since the herb looked like some kind of colorful Chinese cigar and smelled like marijuana when it burned, but anything is worth it if it helps you feel better. I had to make a chart of the spots and sequence after the acupuncturist marked them on my body but after a few sessions, you learn how to do it. You should best do it outside or at least in a very big room since the aroma lasts a long time. "Acupuncture does work!" - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.)

"More Westerners are turning to chinese herbs and medicines because of the vast experience and effectiveness available in this type of natural medicine. In India, 60 percent of registered physicians are involved in nonallo-pathic systems of medicine. That country has nearly four hundred thousand registered ayurvedic practitioners, and ayurvedic medicine is the third-largest medical system in the world today. Almost 70 percent of modern medicines used in India are derived from natural products." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"Anti-allergy blend: Nettle and bromelain inhibit histamine release; bupleurum and astragalus are traditional chinese herbs used to energize Qi, the internal vital force, by stimulating the immune system and encouraging the release of anti-inflammatory components; mullein and corn silk are soothing demulcents. Combine equal parts of each herb in tincture form. Take 4-6 ml a day diluted in water to prevent allergic reactions. W at the back of the head at the base of the skull 2 inches below the center point, with your thumb. Press and release about 20 times." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE V Herbs: chinese herbs are not used to treat cuts. ¦ Acupuncture: This method of treatment is not used to treat ordinary cuts. For the treatment of severe cuts, acupuncture may help with the healing process. Consult a doctor of Chinese medicine for advice. Acupressure: This method of treatment is not used to treat cuts. Diet: There is no specific dietary advice other than maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and grains. Also drink plenty of water every day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Hu and Doi have brought all of their training in acupuncture and chinese herbs to bear on a disease that usually kills people quickly The special medicines Hu prepares for Li seem to make the body stronger. The tumor keeps shrinking. So far, so good. Li's Western-trained surgeon and oncologist don't quite know what to make of this, but nobody argues with success. How can we explain what happened? Li led a clean life. She ate well. Nobody in her family ever had cancer.Yet she ended up with lung cancer in her early forties. Li is now wondering what happened." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

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