Classical Chinese Medicine
Herbology
In July of 2026, a widespread outbreak of Cyclospora is causing symptoms of acute gastroenteritis in people who are both already susceptible due to digestive tract imbalance, and have been exposed to contaminated food or water. Unlike more common occurrences of viral “summer bug” such enteroviruses and norovirus, Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that produces […]
Chinese medicine has a rich history of “patent medicines.” This is the term commonly used in the United States to refer to pre-made, over-the-counter herbal remedies. In China, these are referred to as “cheng yao”, or “prepared medicine”. The use of these types of remedies dates back at least 2,000 years. Even the great doctors […]
After three years, scores of emails, navigating DEA certification, wire transfers to China, tariffs and customs regulations and inspections…we now have a semi-automatic encapsulation machine, capable of making a batch of 200 capsules in roughly 15 minutes. This addition to the pharmacy will allow me to: Encapsulate formulas for people to use while traveling, or […]
This article was originally presented as a power point presentation at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. The original presentation is available as a PDF here. Chinese Medicine An ancient system of medicine arising from the ancient Chinese worldview Texts dating back 2,500 years with reference to origins thousands […]
Classical Chinese medicine utilizes hundreds of individual herbs to create formulas that treat the entire spectrum of human illness. In my own pharmacy, I stock roughly 300 herbs. Of these, some are considered to be food grade. They are mild, gentle and safe for long term use. These herbs are food as much as they […]
Nervous system dysregulation (or emotional dysregulation) has become an increasingly pervasive mental health concern. While the name is relatively new, the symptoms are referenced in Chinese texts dating back 2,500 years. Nervous system dysregulation manifests as physical, mental and emotional symptoms. Because its cause and mechanism are poorly understood in modern times, it typically gets […]