I'm interested for my self as well as some older relatives. Our doctors have failed us; their solution always involves more pharmaceuticals and painkillers.
I have no clue as to what the herbs were. I went to see the herbal doc. Talked to him about the problem. He performed some simple Chinese tests, and started writing the herbal prescription, in pictograph, not cursive, writing, As I recall there were about 20 symbols for herbs, with a notation of how many grams were to be used, next to each.
He then went to his cabinets and started getting the herbs, roots, stems, leaves, etc.. He divided them into three bags, and wrote the directions; “9 cups (of water) to 4 cups, 1 1/2 hour,” meaning add 9 cups of water, and boil 1 1/2 hours, down to 4 cups. “2 cups per day, between meals.”
It took two visits, 6 bags, with some adjustments to the second batch of three, to effect the “miraculous” cure. Nothing “miraculous” about it, as the Chinese have been using this style of medicine for a very long time.
I’m lucky to have found this guy through some Chines American friends. He was the head of an herbal hospital in Shanghai before he retired and emigrated here with his family. He’s a Christian, and a proud new American citizen. Interestingly enough, he thinks acupuncture is useless for long term solutions.
So,,, what you need to do is go to Chinatown, and ask around, or pick up a Chinese newspaper, as that’s about the only place they advertise. I know of at least three herbal practitioners in Cleveland’s Chinatown area.
Sorry I couldn’t be more specific as to which herbs he used, but the prescriptions are tailored to the individual anyway.
I’d be happy to answer, or attempt to answer any further questions.
BTW, I also have a very good “Western” doctor.
I should add that not all of these tonic teas are cures, as many only prevent a condition from worsening. Also, I was very skeptical about herbal meds, but my lady friend, born in Shanghai, basically forced me into going. If I hadn’t, the nagging would have never ended! And you haven’t been yelled at until you’ve been loudly excoriated in Mandarin! A most confusing situation to be in!