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"I appreciate if anyone can suggest or recommend any herbal formula for spleen qi deficiency and possibly liver blood and lung qi

Symptoms:

menses: 1-2 months late the last two times, no cramps, less to no clots, light

student life

tender points on spleen channel with minimal edema on knee cap area and minimal flat on Spleen 6

tongue: some patchy on spleen area with minimal thin coating

thanks,

Tina

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"Hello All

I have suffered from Chlamydia Pneumoniae a bacterial infection for several decades and came upon a TCM formula about a year ago on another website which worked well for the poster.

I went to China town about a year ago and bought the herbs and prepared them

The formula seemed to work but it really hyped me I could not sleep

I am wondeing if someone can tell me what I can do to adjust this formula so it will not be so stimulationg

Thanks

Here is the formula

Hou Po ( magnolia officinalis) 8g

Yu Xing Cao ( Houttuynia Cordata) 20g

Di Fu Zi ( Kochia Scoparia) 10g

Huang Bai ( Phellodendron Amourense) 10g

Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata ) 10g

Da Huang (Rheum Palmatum) 10g

Lian Qiao ( Forsythia Suspensa) 10g

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"I live in Sweden and my TCM doctor gave some of his private stock of herbs (he says it´s very hard to find good quality herbs outside of China) to me including Astragalus, Salvia Root and some Ginseng.

He said I needed more herbs and suggested that I´d go with him to China next time he goes. However after finishing the herbs he gave me I ordered some online which turned out to be MUCH weaker in taste than the ones he gave me. My doctor tasted them and told me that they are simply not that good... Does anyone know were to buy herbs of good/strong quality?

Thank You!"

"Hi, I've been taking herbal brews from a TCM practioner for more than a year. Although some of my ailments have improved, I've noticed each time when he prescribe me something for stomach ailments be it heat or damp, I will get a bad yeast infection. He knows about this but up till today I haven't have a peaceful time when taking his brew as it will always leads to itchy candida. Anyone can shed some light?"

"I do not have this chronically....it is justy something that has come up in the past week or so, but I cannot seem to shake it and am feeling handicapped by it right now not being able to really get anything done or tiring from doing anything like organizing. My jaw also feels tight and painful. In terms of TCM, my acupuncturist suggested that I have a lot of stagnant qi in my legs (I like to do qi gong to try and shake it out), slight heart blood deficiency and can be prone to disharmony between the spleen and kidneys. Thank you kindly for any suggestion."

"I would ike to know the general TCM perspective on this as I have heard that it just might not be good for you. I do often enjoy having fruit as a dessert whether it's broiled pears with raisins in the winter or some melon and banana on a summer evening. What do you think?"

"Hi! I hope someone can help me here. For the past few months I have been suffering from gallstones and have been told be doctors to have surgery but that is not an option for me cause I am also 3 months pregnant. I have been told that the medicine 'Ji Nei Jin' (gizzard lining), can help dissolve gallstones. I was just wondering if the medicine is safe to take during pregnancy? And if it is, what are the dosages, how should it be taken and for how long?

Thanks. I hope someone can help me...."

"I have friends in Singapore that suggest using Gold Silver Flower with water to gentle clear newborn baby Acnes on the face and neck areas to alleviate the breakout. Is this true? How can I get my hand on this "herb"? Can anyone chime in "

"Hello I am new to this great site! Where would I go to seek info on herbs for animals?"

"Is there any significance to dark circles under the eyes in Chinese medicine? Does it indicate some internal condition? "

"I know that there are some books out there like Healing with Whole Foods, but I think it would be very informative to the public if rootdown.us started posting properties of foods just like they do for herbs and formulas. There is a lot of interest in this topic, but not too much trustable information out there."

"Does anyone have any good tips for removing internal dampness?"

"I have been doing some serious thinking and the similarities between Voodoo and Acupuncture are astounding.

I wanted to know other people’s opinions, both patients and Acupuncture professionals.

Thank you,

Scott "

"Have tried different products but no effect what am I doing wrong ? What is best product ?"

"Hi, I am new to this. Looking around for some helpful things. Any suggestions? Hyperactive kids age 7 and 9. Also looking for something for stress, for me. That is from the 7 and 9 year old and the 11 month old of course along with a full time job. And let's not forget the itchy skin.

Thanks, Kim"

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