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Hi Gabrielle,

 

I've used the manual capsule equipment and it is time consuming and

messy.

 

Your question actually raises a broader question for me. What is the

overall compliance for your patients taking Chinese herbs? Who does raw

herbs, granulars, powders, extracts etc? Any difference in compliance?

 

When I was in school, the raw herbs had the lowest compliance in

general. Americans it seems would rather take a pill than have to taste

anything objectionable. One of my professors said that the taste was

part of the herbs energetic and by processing them into pills we loose

that part.

 

What is the experience of this group regarding the compliance vs..

effectiveness of the different ways of taking herbs?

 

Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

Oasis Acupuncture

<http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

Suite D-35

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 991-3650

Fax: (480) 247-4472

 

 

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Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of

gabriellemathieu

Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:23 AM

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Manual capsule filling equipment

 

 

I carry mostly single powders to create formulas with, and only a few

patents. Some of the patients just won't take the herbs, and when I

order preencapsulated for them, that is usually when they cancel the

next appointment!

Has anyone used manual capsule equipment to fill small prescriptions

(60 grams worth)? I was looking at Capsiline's equipment for filling

60 at a time-it didn't look too bad. If you use it, what do you chrge

for the service?

Many thanks,

Gabrielle

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Chris,

 

I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients. By far, I get better

compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess why. Pills are

already familiar, but the liquid extracts are intriguing, if only because they

are unfamiliar. Clients frequently forget to take their tablets, but rarely

forget their herbs in liquid form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I

personally prefer raw herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't

expect the native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

 

 

" Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. " <ckvedeler wrote:

Hi Gabrielle,

 

I've used the manual capsule equipment and it is time consuming and

messy.

 

Your question actually raises a broader question for me. What is the

overall compliance for your patients taking Chinese herbs? Who does raw

herbs, granulars, powders, extracts etc? Any difference in compliance?

 

When I was in school, the raw herbs had the lowest compliance in

general. Americans it seems would rather take a pill than have to taste

anything objectionable. One of my professors said that the taste was

part of the herbs energetic and by processing them into pills we loose

that part.

 

What is the experience of this group regarding the compliance vs..

effectiveness of the different ways of taking herbs?

 

Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

Oasis Acupuncture

<http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

Suite D-35

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 991-3650

Fax: (480) 247-4472

 

 

Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of

gabriellemathieu

Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:23 AM

Chinese Medicine

Manual capsule filling equipment

 

 

I carry mostly single powders to create formulas with, and only a few

patents. Some of the patients just won't take the herbs, and when I

order preencapsulated for them, that is usually when they cancel the

next appointment!

Has anyone used manual capsule equipment to fill small prescriptions

(60 grams worth)? I was looking at Capsiline's equipment for filling

60 at a time-it didn't look too bad. If you use it, what do you chrge

for the service?

Many thanks,

Gabrielle

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>   

>   I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients.  By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess

> why.  Pills are already familiar, but the liquid extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar.  Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste.  I personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

>   

>  

 

 

 

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Hi Martha,

 

I know of two companies that sell TCM formulas in liquid extract form.

 

Kan Herbs http://www.kanherb.com/

and

Far East Summit http://www.fareastsummit.com/professional/cc.html

 

I use both Golden Flower patent medicine and Kan extracts in my clinic.

Patient compliance is generally very high.

 

I like using extracts as I can combine formulas for each patient into a

single bottle. My pharmacy is a little limited however, and there are

only a few dozen raw herbs available in extract form for customizing.

Sometimes I refer patients out because I simply don't have the pharmacy

to deal with their condition. Someday I would like to change that.

 

Here in Phoenix there is a herbalist (Greenfingers Herbs) that can make

just about any formula (TCM, Ayurvedic or Western) in extract form.

<http://www.greenfingersherbs.com/pharmacy.html>

http://www.greenfingersherbs.com/pharmacy.html

 

I wouldn't carry a pharmacy at all, and just get someone like

Greenfingers to make all my patient formulas, but patients tend to want

to get their herbs " here and now " .

 

It seems that a full pharmacy of liquid extracts may be ideal, but

extracts are pretty expensive. Many practitioners I know use granulars

as they are much cheaper and just as easy to store and customize. A

full pharmacy of granulars would certainly be cheaper than extracts. I

just wonder about compliance with powders vs. liquids. Also I wonder

about how effective granulars are vs. high quality liquid extracts. One

of my instructors (an American) used ground raw herbs, which was very

inexpensive indeed. He claimed that these raw herbs (taken just like a

granular) was just as effective as raw cooked teas. My Chinese

instructors disagreed that raw uncooked herbs, essentially eaten dry in

powder form, could be as effective as cooked teas.

 

Sorry for rambling. Any thoughts out there? Zev are you out there?

 

Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

Oasis Acupuncture

http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

Suite D-35

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 991-3650

Fax: (480) 247-4472

 

 

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Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:06 AM

Chinese Medicine

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar. Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

>

>

 

 

 

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Kan Herb Company has a full line of herbal extracts, high potency,

with both formulas and singles available. I've been using them

extensively for 17 years with great compliance and clinical efficacy.

 

 

On Jan 4, 2006, at 6:06 AM, Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. wrote:

 

> Hi Andrea,

>

> Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company called Energetix

> makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love to prescribe -

> but

> I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also find that the pill

> and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use more liquids if

> more

> than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I know one can go

> to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have seen full blown

> formulas available there.

>

> Martha

>

>

> On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

>

>> Hi Chris,

>>

>> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients. By far, I

>> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess

>> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid extracts are

>> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar. Clients frequently

>> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget their herbs in liquid

>> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I personally prefer raw

>> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't expect the

>> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

>>

>>

>

>

>

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Thank you for the info!

 

On Jan 4, 2006, at 8:00 AM, Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. wrote:

 

> Hi Martha,

>

> I know of two companies that sell TCM formulas in liquid extract

> form. 

>

> Kan Herbs http://www.kanherb.com/

> and

> Far East Summit http://www.fareastsummit.com/professional/cc.html

>

> I use both Golden Flower patent medicine and Kan extracts in my

> clinic.

> Patient compliance is generally very high.

>

> I like using extracts as I can combine formulas for each patient into

> a

> single bottle.  My pharmacy is a little limited however, and there are

> only a few dozen raw herbs available in extract form for customizing.

> Sometimes I refer patients out because I simply don't have the

> pharmacy

> to deal with their condition.  Someday I would like to change that.

>

> Here in Phoenix there is a herbalist (Greenfingers Herbs) that can

> make

> just about any formula (TCM, Ayurvedic or Western) in extract form.

> <http://www.greenfingersherbs.com/pharmacy.html>

> http://www.greenfingersherbs.com/pharmacy.html

>

> I wouldn't carry a pharmacy at all, and just get someone like

> Greenfingers to make all my patient formulas, but patients tend to

> want

> to get their herbs " here and now " .

>

> It seems that a full pharmacy of liquid extracts may be ideal, but

> extracts are pretty expensive.  Many practitioners I know use

> granulars

> as they are much cheaper and just as easy to store and customize.  A

> full pharmacy of granulars would certainly be cheaper than extracts. 

> I

> just wonder about compliance with powders vs. liquids.  Also I wonder

> about how effective granulars are vs. high quality liquid extracts. 

> One

> of my instructors (an American) used ground raw herbs, which was very

> inexpensive indeed.  He claimed that these raw herbs (taken just like

> a

> granular) was just as effective as raw cooked teas.  My Chinese

> instructors disagreed that raw uncooked herbs, essentially eaten dry

> in

> powder form, could be as effective as cooked teas. 

>

> Sorry for rambling.  Any thoughts out there?  Zev are you out there?

>

> Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

> Oasis Acupuncture

> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

> 8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

> Suite D-35

> Scottsdale, AZ 85258

> Phone: (480) 991-3650

> Fax: (480) 247-4472

>

 

 

 

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It may be more than taste that creates compliance problems. If you are

fatigued or not feeling well, making a tea takes more effort than

popping a pill in your mouth.

 

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Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by Alembic Herbals, Kan, and

Giovanni Maciocia. Between these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available. Kan also makes single herb

liquid extracts, which I haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese Modular Solutions. All are

available from Kan, or through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. " <drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar. Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

>

>

 

 

 

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Hi,

I have found that granular herbs can cause problems with people who have

sensitive gastrointestinal systems. Something like sand going through the

system. Just something to be aware of.

P.T. Ferrance, L.Ac.

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Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:31 PM

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by Alembic Herbals, Kan, and

Giovanni Maciocia. Between these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available. Kan also makes single herb

liquid extracts, which I haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese Modular Solutions. All are

available from Kan, or through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. " <drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar. Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much less drink them.

>

>

 

 

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I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a lot

for children because the alcohol content is low. They

can be ordered online.

 

Marnae Ergil

 

 

--- < wrote:

 

 

 

Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by

Alembic Herbals, Kan, and Giovanni Maciocia. Between

these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available. Kan

also makes single herb liquid extracts, which I

haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese

Modular Solutions. All are available from Kan, or

through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available

online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. "

<drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company

called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love

to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also

find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use

more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I

know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have

seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my

patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but

I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid

extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar.

Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget

their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I

personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and

don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much

less drink them.

>

>

 

 

 

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I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a lot

for children because the alcohol content is low. They

can be ordered online.

>>>>>

Marnae do you have experience comparing them to powders?

 

 

 

Oakland, CA 94609

 

 

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marnae ergil

Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:04 PM

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a lot

for children because the alcohol content is low. They

can be ordered online.

 

Marnae Ergil

 

 

--- < wrote:

 

 

Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by

Alembic Herbals, Kan, and Giovanni Maciocia. Between

these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available. Kan

also makes single herb liquid extracts, which I

haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese

Modular Solutions. All are available from Kan, or

through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available

online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. "

<drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company

called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love

to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also

find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use

more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available. I

know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but have

seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my

patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts, but

I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid

extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar.

Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget

their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I

personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and

don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs, much

less drink them.

>

>

 

 

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Yes. The nice thing about China Herb is that you can

modify your formula as you would with a powder. They

have a large number of pre-made formulas, but they

also have individual substances so you can write your

own formula if you like. I think that they work as

well as the powders.

 

Marnae

 

--- <alonmarcus wrote:

 

 

 

I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a lot

for children because the alcohol content is low. They

can be ordered online.

>>>>>

Marnae do you have experience comparing them to

powders?

 

 

 

Oakland, CA 94609

 

 

-

marnae ergil

Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:04 PM

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb

Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a

lot

for children because the alcohol content is low.

They

can be ordered online.

 

Marnae Ergil

 

 

--- < wrote:

 

 

Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by

Alembic Herbals, Kan, and Giovanni Maciocia. Between

these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available.

Kan

also makes single herb liquid extracts, which I

haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts

by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese

Modular Solutions. All are available from Kan, or

through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available

online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. "

<drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company

called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love

to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also

find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use

more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available.

I

know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but

have

seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM,

wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my

patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts,

but

I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid

extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar.

Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget

their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I

personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and

don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs,

much

less drink them.

>

>

 

 

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thanks

 

 

 

Oakland, CA 94609

 

 

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marnae ergil

Chinese Medicine

Friday, January 06, 2006 6:35 AM

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

Yes. The nice thing about China Herb is that you can

modify your formula as you would with a powder. They

have a large number of pre-made formulas, but they

also have individual substances so you can write your

own formula if you like. I think that they work as

well as the powders.

 

Marnae

 

--- <alonmarcus wrote:

 

 

I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a lot

for children because the alcohol content is low. They

can be ordered online.

>>>>>

Marnae do you have experience comparing them to

powders?

 

Oakland, CA 94609

-

marnae ergil

Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:04 PM

Re: Herb compliance

 

 

I also purchase a lot of extracts from China Herb

Co.

Their formulas have a relatively low alcohol content

and actually taste like herbs, not alcohol. Also, I

know that they use good quality herbs. I have had

excellent compliance with them - I also use them a

lot

for children because the alcohol content is low.

They

can be ordered online.

 

Marnae Ergil

 

 

--- < wrote:

 

 

Hi Martha,

 

I use high quality herbal formula extracts made by

Alembic Herbals, Kan, and Giovanni Maciocia. Between

these three manufacturers, a fairly wide array of

formulas and also modern variations are available.

Kan

also makes single herb liquid extracts, which I

haven't used. I also use liquid mushroom extracts

by

MycoHerb, and liquid herbal modulars by Chinese

Modular Solutions. All are available from Kan, or

through Crane. Both Kan and Crane are available

online.

 

 

" Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. "

<drmlucas wrote:

Hi Andrea,

 

Where do you buy your liquid extracts? A company

called Energetix

makes 12 formulas in liquid form - which I also love

to prescribe - but

I'm interested to hear who else makes them. I also

find that the pill

and liquid forms are the best compliance. I'd use

more liquids if more

than the 12 formulas from Energetix are available.

I

know one can go

to Asian supply stores and buy liquid ginseng but

have

seen full blown

formulas available there.

 

Martha

 

 

On Jan 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM,

wrote:

 

> Hi Chris,

>

> I've used tablets and liquid extracts with my

patients. By far, I

> get better compliance with the liquid extracts,

but

I can only guess

> why. Pills are already familiar, but the liquid

extracts are

> intriguing, if only because they are unfamiliar.

Clients frequently

> forget to take their tablets, but rarely forget

their herbs in liquid

> form, no matter how " bad " they may taste. I

personally prefer raw

> herbs for efficacy, but I live in the boonies and

don't expect the

> native ranchers to take time out to cook herbs,

much

less drink them.

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