Learn about Chinese Herbs, Herbal Formulas and Popular Nutritional Supplements. Search for an herb or formula alphabetically. See pictures and learn common uses, indications, and precautions. Click here to enter Chinese Herb Directory
Read moreHerb Safety
Could one of the most widely used herbs in cooking around the world be just the right medicine for one of the deadliest conditions children face around the world?That’s the promise pointed at by a ...
Read moreFDA is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products, being promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol, may contain an unauthorized ...
Read moreRed yeast rice (Hong Qu) is a substance made by fermenting a type of red yeast called Monascus purpureus over rice.The use of red yeast rice in China was first documented in the Tang Dynasty ...
Read moreHealing SpeciesTCM practitioners are joining forces with governments and wildlife organizations to stop the trade in products made from endangered species.The growing popularity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) throughout America and the rest of the ...
Read moreThere's a wide variety of manufacturers for herbal supplements on the market. Make sure you're getting a quality product. As a consumer, make sure that you are getting your money's worth. We recommend ...
Read moreAsk The Acupuncturist
Q: Are acupuncture and herbal medicine appropriate for children?
A: Acupuncture is safe and non-invasive compared to surgery and other Western techniques, and it strengthens children while being free from the... Read More