Topical Indigo: Science Rediscovers a TCM Gem
Indigo is the word we use to describe a deep, rich color of blue. Yet Indigo actually refers to the plant known as indigofera tinctoria,...
Learn more about how herbs used in TCM herbal medicine, as well as how herbs are preared, and why herbal medicine is a safe and effective choice.
Is Gan Cao (Licorice) Safe for Treating Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
In this article, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman examines whether or not licorice root is a steroid, how its bio constituents affect the body and concludes...
TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for TSW? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual TSW presentation at...
How are Psoriasis Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for Psoriasis? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual Psoriasis presentation at...
How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared for Acne?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for ACNE? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual acne presentation at...
Is Herbal Medicine Safe?
Before I opened my practice, I spent weeks researching herbal companies to examine how they sourced their herbs, what they measured to ensure quality, what...
What Does Herbal Medicine Taste Like?
When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized...
Is My Kid Too Young for Herbal Medicine?
Patients always ask me if their kids are too young to be treated with herbal medicine. Since most pharmaceuticals have limitations for young ones, why...
How are Eczema Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for eczema? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual eczema presentation at...