Problems with urinating can be a sign of heat and dampness in the bladder. The Three Treasures® Separate Clear and Turbid™ is a herbal formula designed to address dampness as well as the problems associated with it and is safe for long term use. In this short video, Giovanni addresses … Read More
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Addressing Digestive Patterns with Chinese Formulas
Feeling of Distension, Oppression, Fullness & Stuffiness A feeling of distension (zhang 胀) indicates stagnation of Qi. This type of sensation will be seldom referred to as ‘distension’ by Western patients: more often than not patients will call it a feeling of ‘bloating’, ‘bursting’, ‘being blown-up’, etc. A feeling of … Read More
Chemo-Support to Minimize the Side-Effects of Chemotherapy
The Three Treasures® Formulae Chemo-Support™ has gained recognition as an effective formula to lessen the side-effects and toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents and, for this reason, its application is presented here with a more detailed explanation of its protocol and dosage. The purpose of targeting cancer cells with chemotherapy is to … Read More
Women’s Treasure for Common Gynaecological Complaints
Women’s Treasure®, a formulation of traditional and modern herbs by Giovanni Maciocia are a range of formulas for common gynaecological complaints that are formulated to reflect Western clinical reality. They are balanced to take into account complex combinations of patterns that patients with chronic conditions usually suffer from and, in … Read More
Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine – Second Edition
This major, new book is a complete, easily accessed and highly illustrated guide to diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. Emphasis is placed on “real world” issues and symptoms, and the text focuses on clear interpretations of signs and symptoms – the practice beyond the theory. Since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on … Read More
The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual blood is not like “ordinary” Blood in Chinese medicine. In other words, the “Blood” that nourish the eyes and the sinews is not the same as menstrual blood. Menstrual blood is a direct manifestation of the Kidney-Essence equivalent to sperm in men. Menstrual Blood is called Tian Gui which … Read More
Clinical Advice: Optimizing Herbs and TeleHealth Webinar with Kath Berry
The public health measures of social distancing and lockdown pose a number of significant challenges to the professional lives of TCM practitioners including clinic closures and significant loss of earnings with ongoing overheads like rent, staffing costs and suspended dispensing. To help TCM practitioners continue to offer services to their … Read More
The Little Treasures® for Common Children’s Patterns
Composed of 12 formulas, The Little Treasures® is a pediatric line formulated by Giovanni Maciocia that addresses some of the most common children’s patterns seen in a Western clinic. The supplements were formulated to keep into account children’s distinctive aetiology and pathology. The formulas are presented in the form of … Read More
Su Wen Herbs® Registration Update for Full Resource Access
We have made a few adjustments to suwenherbs.com, updating the registration process and some of the key practitioner resources. Due to this, if you have previously registered (prior to 29 February 2020) to access exclusive resources on the website you will need to create a new account to continue to enjoy unrestricted … Read More
Integration of Herbs with Acupuncture
For those who practice acupuncture the integration of this treatment modality with herbal formulae can broaden the scope of the therapeutic range and allow for greater flexibility. The first thing that should be stressed is that, whilst in a few cases a herbal formula fits the patient’s disharmony well and … Read More