The Nervous Herbalist Root and Branch

TK and TC talk about getting into, or back into, herbs and some of the base formulas you might want to brush up on as you wade into prescribing more herbs. 

Tk and TC discuss the difference between prescribing using Chinese herbs and diagnostic methods compared with the traditions and practices of Western herbalism. They talk about domestic herb production, manufacture and pao zhi, as well as what its like to run and herbal pharmacy.  

TC and TK do a deep dive into understanding the pathomechanism that leads to allergies of all types, but particularly seasonal allergies and then discuss formulas that effectively resolve those allergic patterns. 

TC and TK talk about strategies for understanding how Cold and Flu manifests in patients and what the best methods are for effectively treating diverse presentations of cold and flu symptoms.

Tk and TC discuss dealing with problems of the upper segment of the digestive system: acid reflux, nausea and vomitting, indigestion

A discussion about interviewing and talking about digestive problems with patients, an exploration of dividing digestive problems into upper and lower groups, and deep dive into formulas used to help with loose stool and diarrhea presentations.