Category: Herbal Medicine

There are several etiologies for anxiety in Chinese medicine way of thinking.  At the heart of choosing herbs is correct identification of the organ system that is out of balance, or injured. There is one formula that I am often pondering because it contains one of my favorite herbs - lily bulb.  Lily bulb is… Continue reading Treating Anxiety with Herbs

So once again, a "new" supplement hits the ground running and I'm left wondering how it all comes to pass.  Berberine is the active chemical alkaloid derived from the Chinese herb Coptis.  This herb is one of the "big yellows" and is one of a group of intensely yellow roots used in Chinese medicine to… Continue reading Berberine: its beautiful roots in Chinese medicine and its cardioprotective and digestive health benefits