Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I am working on a GYN case. I'm putting together formulas and would like to know when one is draining damp, are powdered formulas or raw herb decoctions best. The same question for nourishing blood and yin, how about soothing LV and dispelling Qi stagnation? Why? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Anne, are you thinking about 5:1 granules or ground up herbs (raw powder - not cooked)? Also if it's 5:1, which company's granules? Most use fillers: corn starch, rice starch, microcellulose dextrin etc. up to 50 % of the weight. Ask the company what is inside of those powders... If it is rice starch, which is gluten-free and hypoallergenic, then it should be safe. Many people are allergic to corn products and sulfur dioxide, which may be a preservative in the herbs. Granules are generally more compliable by patients. Basically, you want them to get the herbal mix inside of their bodies on a consistent basis. With raw herbs and granules, the time and quantity of metabolism should be about the same, because you're getting the same surface area of herbs absorbing throught the small intestine. As far as I know, most granules are water extracted, not alcohol extracted. But, you could ask the company that you buy from. Also, are the volatile oils reintroduced into the granules? Ask the company. If so, on all of these levels, I prefer granules, because of higher compliance. If not, find a reputable company that meets these requirements. On a qi level, cooking your own herbs is always a great thing, just like cooking your own food. But, the most important thing is to eat. And alot of people can't cook three meals a day. Good luck. K. On 10/12/06, stressin_student <annesloft wrote: > > I am working on a GYN case. I'm putting together formulas and would > like to know when one is draining damp, are powdered formulas or raw > herb decoctions best. The same question for nourishing blood and yin, > how about soothing LV and dispelling Qi stagnation? Why? Any thoughts? > > > -- 'Freedom from the desire for an answer is essential to the understanding of a problem.' Jiddu Krishnamurti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Anne, what do your clinic supervisors and herbal formula instructors have to say on the subject? You're question is very broad in scope. It lends itself better to discussions with your school faculty. It's unlikely (though possible) that someone will go into detail on each of the items you've listed below. I personally use raw for all that will take them and tinctures for those who won't. I've not done exhaustive tests on efficacy though, it's just what I do. -Tim Sharpe stressin_student Powders vs Raw Herbs I am working on a GYN case. I'm putting together formulas and would like to know when one is draining damp, are powdered formulas or raw herb decoctions best. The same question for nourishing blood and yin, how about soothing LV and dispelling Qi stagnation? Why? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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