Posted by Hombre on September 4, 2010, at 5:17:03
In reply to Re: TCM))Hombre » Lao Tzu, posted by Hombre on September 4, 2010, at 0:54:16
OK, just got back from the library and read a bit on tonic herbs from Ron Teeguarden's book. Granted, his material is mostly just glowing praise of the tonic herbs he puts in his formulas, but the info is pretty detailed and jives with other things I've read. He says that the superior herbs, including most if not all the herbs in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan, are safe to take with no toxicity and little to no side effects. He mentions Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan as the premier Qi tonic formula. I cross-referenced with Michael Tierra's materia medica and he says basically the same thing, that the formula is the most famous formula for tonifying qi, mostly by tonifying the spleen (improving digestion > energy) and other herbs that raise the yang/upright energy in the body. The formula is also known to help with any sort of sagging or prolapse from muscular weakness. I think as long as you pay attention to your body you should be fine.
I found a book on combining Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but sadly it had no advice on combining meds and herbs with depression. It does mention that psyche treatment is "closed box", much like Chinese medicine, in that you just have to try stuff and see what works based on the patient's feelings and reactions. While I'd like to believe that there are people out there who know what's going on, at least on the internet there is very little. I have seen BZYQW mentioned as a possible treatment for depression, however, by a Chinese doctor and nutritionist. Bob Flaws has a book on treating depression and anxiety with herbs. Some of it is available on Google books, but there is no local copy for me to read.
Keep us informed with your experience with the formula. I really think it has the potential to help a lot of people.
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