This herb has been used extensively in Chinese Medicine and has a broad range of health benefits. In addition to helping to regulate the body’s immune response this herb has Liver cleansing, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory effects. There are a number of recent pharmacological studies that back up what TCM has known for centuries.

Dong Quai has been used extensively in Chinese Medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating effects. It is often used to support fertility as it helps to balance hormones of both men and women. It promotes a healthy menstrual cycle. Dong Quai also calms and relaxes the mind and body.

This is a powerful herb that helps to sooth frazzled moods. It helps to stabilise, take control of your emotions and helps to boost our mental focus benefits by supporting the effective function of the Liver – it helps to reduce heat and promotes the healthy flow of Qi. Research demonstrates that this herb also has anti inflammatory properties and helps people suffering from autoimmune diseases. Many women experience abdominal pain, muscle spasms, and irregular periods and this can help to bring relief from these symptoms.

This herb is helpful for tonifying – or strengthening – the Qi created by your Spleen. In TCM your Stomach and Spleen work together to provide nourishment for your body. Your Stomach takes in the food and the Spleen transforms it into energy that can support your body’s natural functions. When this relationship is out of balance dampness can often result which is shown in digestion problems, loose stools and fatigue. This herb has a drying effect in the body and research shows that it is effective at eliminating these symptoms.

Poria mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in TCM for their diuretic, sedative, and tonic effects. Modern science is now catching up to their numerous health benefits. Poria contains several substances thought to promote good health, including polysaccharides which are known to enhance immune function and triterpenoids – a class of compounds with antioxidant effects.

This gentle herb has many functions in Chinese Medicine. These include strengthening the Qi of the Spleen and Heart, moistening the Lung, clearing Toxic Heat, calming muscular spasms and moderating the effects of other herbs. This root is also well known to have potent anti viral and anti microbial effects and recent research from Japan suggests that is has a powerful protective effect on the Liver.

This natural supplement helps with Heat- related conditions such as hot flushes, excess thirst and fevers. Many will benefit from its ability to relieve Blood related issues such as menstrual pain, sluggish circulation nose bleeds and blood in the faeces. It has a number of health boosting properties such as Cooling the Blood by Clearing Heat, Clearing Stasis, Improving Yin Levels – which helps to reduce night sweats and menopausal symptoms, and helping to reduce inflammation. It also contributes to good liver health. Ongoing research suggests that Dan Pi has anti cancer properties.

Practitioners of TCM use the fruit of the gardenia – Zhi Zi – for a variety of therapeutic reasons. Gardenia has a bitter taste and a cooling action on the body. This fruit supports the healthy functioning of the Heart, Lung, Stomach meridians as they flow through the body. It is useful for driving out illness and dysfunction through the promotion of healthy urination. Heat in the body can present as irritability, sores in the mouth, as eye infections or eczema. Research has demonstrated that the fruit of the humble gardenia flower may also have powerful anti cancer properties.

We all know how refreshing a cup of peppermint tea is. In TCM peppermint helps to circulate energy around our body, it helps to clear heat and resolves Phlegm – making us feel lighter and helping the promote good digestive health. Peppermint supports the effective movement of energy around the Lung, Spleen and Liver. In our Jia Wei Xiao Yao supplement we have combined Peppermint with a number of other Heat dispersing herbs which together work to expel exterior pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and toxic heat.

According to TCM the common herb ginger has a strong effects on the Stomach, Lungs and Spleen meridians. It works by dispersing Wind-Cold, warms the meridians of the Stomach and the Spleen, and helps our Qi to circulate effectively. It is very helpful to treat Dampness, stomach pains and vomiting. When taken regularly ginger promotes good digestion, a healthy metabolism, balanced blood sugar levels – and a healthy weight. It’s reported that ginger can elevate mood, even a whiff of ginger can better your mood and help you take better control of your emotions.