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Yvonne Lau of Mayway Herbs talks with Dr. Gabriella Heinsheimer, MD and Dr. Mary Lynn Morales, L.Ac. about the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic. Learn how their amazing volunteers have treated thousands of low-income women with cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area by providing acupuncture, nutrition education, massage, yoga and more.

China Tung Hsueh Wan, also known as ‘China Unblock Blood Pills’ / Zhōngguó Tōng Xuè Wán (中國通血丸) is a modern formula particularly designed for the treatment of occasional moderate pain or chronic pain due to Blood Stagnation (or ‘stasis’) (Xuè yū/血瘀) and/or obstructed channels (Bi Syndrome 痺症) due to Blood Stagnation, perhaps combined with Cold, Wind, Damp, or Phlegm. This formula is designed to invigorate and move Blood (Xuè 血) and Qi 氣 stagnation to relieve pain, nourish Blood, and to benefit the Liver and Kidney to strengthen tendons and bones. The formula is especially appropriate following traumatic injury (Diē dǎ 跌打), post-surgery, or for old injuries and/or tissue damage often accompanied by swelling, bruising, and pain. Over time, and if left inadequately treated, the pain may become severe and debilitating.

Yin Chen Hao, Artemisia capillaris, got its name in China. Its common name is capillary wormwood. Yin Chen Hao belongs to the herb category, 'herbs that drain dampness', and it is used primarily to clear damp heat from the liver and gallbladder and to relieve jaundice. Read about the interesting herb story about Yin Chen Hao and how it got its name.

As we welcome the fall season, it’s a crucial time for harvesting many crops, including herbs. It is important to note the significant increase in herb prices in recent months driven by both natural and man-made factors, causing unpredictable supply alongside market conditions that have become steadily more challenging. This impacts worldwide consumer access to Chinese herbal medicine and poses significant challenges for the TCM herbal industry.

Jīng 精 is said to be the vital essence that sustains both physical and mental energy, forming the core of our constitutional health. According to the CM system, Jing is housed in the Kidneys, and governs growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process.Exploring the concept of Jing provides valuable clinical insights, touching on genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that influence well-being. This article aims to delve into Jing’s significance in clinical treatment, highlighting the importance of balance to optimize health and prevent disease.

Latent heat (潜热 qiánrè) as a Chinese medicine concept has ancient origins dating to the Huangdi Nei Jing and the Shang Han Lun, first appearing in Chapters 3 and 5 of the Su Wen. It was used to explain how the exposure of a Cold pathogen, believed to occur in winter, changed to Heat in the spring. Latent Heat has developed into a useful concept to explain how Internal, Organ, or Blood Heat can arise without obvious disease proceeding through the Four Levels or Six Stages.

Ling Zhi (Reishi) is one of the most recognized Chinese herbs, both in appearance and in its many significant medicinal properties. It has been used for thousands of years to enhance health, clear mind and spirit, and to promote longevity. Ling Zhi's effects are subtle, its therapeutic results take time to show themselves, and its primary action is to strengthen and promote optimal health. Ling Zhi's most profound quality is in maintaining health and preventing illness over the span of one's life.

Mayway Herbs is pleased to introduce Plum Flower™ Revive Kidney Qi Teapills, also known as Suð Yáng Bǔ Shèn Wán 鎖陽補腎丸. Based on the classic, Cong Rong Bu Shen Wan, we have replaced Ròu cōng róng (肉蓯蓉 )/Cistanche deserticola with Suð yáng (鎖陽) /Cynomorium songaricum for sustainability reasons. Rou cong rong is a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) listed species. While it is listed in Appendix 2 (CITES II) which allows for limited trade requiring export/import permits, we have found it extremely difficult to acquire the necessary permits. To support sustainability and avoid stock outages, we have chosen to reformulate.

The hexagram associated with the Autumnal Equinox is #58 Lake. It is one of the eight hexagrams that are doubled trigrams, in this case Lake over Lake. The hexagram itself shows two strong lines within, expressing themselves through the medium of the gentle.

For the last 3,000 years, Chinese people have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Lunar calendar (September 17 in 2024). This important holiday gathers family and friends to give thanks for a good harvest and to celebrate the harmony between each other and in society. We've also included a recipe to make your own mooncakes!

Explore 9 Yang Tonics to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.

Shingles often arises in immune-deficient patients, the elderly, and people taking immunosuppressant drugs. Having shingles is a horrific experience. If a patient suffers a severe case, they will likely never have shingles again and do not need to be vaccinated against it. Since the COVID19 vaccines and boosters, viral outbreaks have become much worse. The problem is that the innate immune system can no longer control the situation, so we are seeing a steady increase in the number of cases of shingles, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. In the coming years, we can expect to continue to see our clinics fill with more and more patients struggling with a wide range of issues related to their compromised immune systems.

Explore 6 formulas for Nerve Qi and Xue Stagnation to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.

From a modern medicine standpoint, Bell’s palsy is often viewed as a benign condition that resolves on its own in most cases. Yet, some patients do not make a full recovery and are left with permanent facial paralysis. This article discusses treatment options including TCM approaches to help patients receive a full recovery.

Recent studies have shown that 1 in 9 children have received an ADHD diagnosis. This means that 7 million children in the United States ages 3 to 17 have an ADHD diagnosis. This article offers recommendations for Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCHM) to address common symptoms of ADHD and gives entry level information on parent-led therapies to reduce the symptoms of ADHD in children.