What Is Body Odor Formula?
Body Odor Formula is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy body odor balance, internal detoxification, digestive health, Liver function, healthy sweating, and overall wellness from within.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), persistent body odor is often associated with internal Heat, Damp-Heat, toxin accumulation, digestive imbalance, and impaired circulation of Qi and body fluids. When excess Heat and Dampness accumulate within the body, they may affect the skin, sweat glands, digestion, and natural elimination processes, contributing to strong body odor, excessive sweating, unpleasant underarm odor, foot odor, and lingering odor that may persist despite regular hygiene practices.
According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, and digestive system play important roles in maintaining the body's internal balance and natural detoxification processes. When these systems become imbalanced, excess Heat, Dampness, and metabolic waste may accumulate and contribute to unwanted body odor.
Body Odor Formula is an empirical herbal blend traditionally used to help clear internal Heat, support healthy detoxification, promote digestive balance, assist healthy Liver function, and help reduce excess Dampness. By addressing the underlying patterns traditionally associated with body odor, this formula is commonly chosen by individuals seeking natural support for persistent body odor, excessive sweating, underarm odor, foot odor, strong body scent, and long-term freshness and confidence.*
Common Signs of Body Odor Imbalance in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Persistent body odor
- Strong underarm odor
- Excessive sweating
- Body odor even without sweating
- Foot odor
- Strong odor after physical activity
- Foul-smelling perspiration
- Heat-related body odor
- Damp-Heat accumulation
- Digestive imbalance
- Bloating or poor digestion
- Excess internal Heat
- Feeling hot or overheated
- Oily skin or excessive skin secretions
- Unpleasant body scent despite regular hygiene practices
- Reduced confidence due to body odor concerns
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Body Odor Formula?
- Based on classical Chinese herbal principles
- Carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to help clear Heat and reduce Dampness
- Traditionally used to support healthy body odor balance
- Supports healthy Liver and digestive function
- Promotes the body's natural detoxification processes
- Addresses internal patterns traditionally associated with body odor
- Crafted to support long-term freshness rather than temporarily masking odor
- Traditional honey-bound herbal pills for optimal herbal integrity
Suggested Combination for Lasting Body Odor Support
For individuals experiencing persistent body odor, excessive sweating, strong underarm odor, foot odor, or odor associated with digestive imbalance and internal Damp-Heat, Body Odor Formula is commonly paired with Spleen Support and Sweaty Hands & Feet for more comprehensive internal balance.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, persistent body odor is often viewed as the result of excess Damp-Heat, weakened Spleen function, poor digestion, and inefficient transformation and transportation of fluids within the body. While Body Odor Formula is traditionally used to help clear internal Heat, reduce Dampness, support healthy Liver function, and promote the body's natural detoxification processes, Spleen Support is traditionally used to strengthen Spleen and Stomach Qi, improve digestion, support nutrient transformation, and help reduce the formation of Dampness that may contribute to unwanted body odor.
For individuals who also experience excessive perspiration, Sweaty Hands & Feet is traditionally used to support the body's normal sweating function, promote healthy regulation of perspiration, and help maintain the balance of Qi and body fluids. Supporting healthy sweating patterns may help reduce excessive moisture that can contribute to persistent underarm odor, foot odor, and other unpleasant body odors.
Together, these formulas provide a balanced Traditional Chinese Medicine approach by addressing the underlying patterns traditionally associated with body odor, including excess Damp-Heat, weakened digestive function, excessive perspiration, and internal imbalance. This combination is commonly chosen by individuals seeking long-term support for persistent body odor, excessive sweating, underarm odor, foot odor, digestive weakness, and overall confidence and freshness.*
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Benefits of Body Odor Supplement
Supports Healthy Body Odor Balance*
Body Odor Supplement is traditionally used to support healthy body odor balance from within according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Rather than temporarily masking odor externally, it supports the internal balance associated with a naturally fresher body scent and overall wellness.
Helps Address Strong or Unpleasant Body Odor*
Persistent body odor may be associated with internal Heat, Dampness, digestive weakness, or accumulated waste according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This formula is traditionally used to address these underlying patterns and support healthy body freshness.
Supports Individuals With Strong Underarm Odor*
Strong underarm odor may occur with or without excessive sweating and may persist despite regular hygiene practices. This formula is traditionally used to support individuals experiencing recurring underarm odor, strong sweat odor, or body odor that returns soon after bathing.
Supports Healthy Perspiration and Sweat Balance*
Sweating is a normal function that helps the body regulate temperature and release moisture. This formula is traditionally used to support balanced perspiration and healthy internal regulation during physical activity, warm weather, emotional stress, or everyday routines.
Promotes Healthy Heat and Dampness Balance*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, excess Heat and Dampness may contribute to strong sweat odor, excessive moisture, skin discomfort, and recurring body odor. This formula is traditionally used to clear Damp-Heat and promote greater internal balance.
Supports Healthy Digestion Related to Body Odor*
Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes a close relationship between digestive health and body odor. This formula is traditionally used to strengthen the Spleen, support healthy digestion and fluid transformation, and address digestive imbalances that may contribute to Dampness and strong odor.
Supports Healthy Skin and Surface Function*
The skin provides an important pathway through which the body releases Heat and moisture. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy skin function, internal balance, and comfortable management of perspiration and moisture.
Helps Maintain Daily Freshness and Confidence*
Recurring body odor may affect confidence, social interactions, work, exercise, and everyday activities. This formula is traditionally used to support lasting freshness, personal comfort, and confidence throughout the day.
Supports Long-Term Internal Balance*
Rather than focusing only on temporary odor control, Body Odor Supplement is traditionally used to support long-term balance of the Spleen, digestion, fluid metabolism, Heat, and Dampness. Consistent use may help maintain healthy body odor patterns and overall wellness over time.
Individual results may vary. Benefits often develop gradually as digestion, fluid metabolism, Heat, Dampness, and internal balance are supported.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Common Signs You May Need Body Odor Supplement
This formula is most appropriate for patterns associated with internal heat, dampness accumulation, digestive imbalance, excessive perspiration, and recurring body odor according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Different individuals may experience different symptoms, such as:
Unpleasant Underarm Odor With or Without Sweating
Some individuals experience strong body odor even when sweating is minimal. Odor may be most noticeable in the underarm area and can persist despite regular bathing, deodorant use, or personal hygiene practices.
Very Strong or Persistent Body Odor
Body odor may remain noticeable throughout the day, return quickly after showering, or become difficult to control with conventional products. The odor may be described as sour, pungent, strong, unpleasant, or unusually persistent.
Strong Sweat Odor During Physical Activity
Sweat may develop a strong or unpleasant smell during exercise, work, outdoor activities, or daily movement. Odor may become more noticeable with increased perspiration or physical exertion.
Body Feels Hot and Sweats Easily
Individuals may frequently feel overheated, warm, flushed, or uncomfortable in warm environments. Excessive sweating may occur during routine activities, mild exertion, stress, or exposure to heat.
Excessive Sweating During the Day
Perspiration may occur more easily than expected during normal daily activities. Some individuals notice sweating from the underarms, hands, feet, face, scalp, or body even when physical activity is minimal.
Body Odor That Returns Quickly After Bathing
Some individuals notice that body odor reappears shortly after showering or becomes noticeable again within a short period of time despite maintaining good personal hygiene habits.
Odor That Worsens After Eating Certain Foods
Body odor may become stronger after consuming greasy foods, spicy foods, fried foods, alcohol, rich foods, or other dietary factors that may contribute to internal heat and dampness according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Sticky or Oily Skin Accompanied by Body Odor
Some individuals experience oily skin, greasy skin, sticky perspiration, or a sensation of dampness on the body alongside recurring body odor concerns.
Strong Foot Odor or Shoe Odor
Persistent foot odor, unpleasant odor inside shoes, or recurring foot perspiration may occur alongside broader patterns of excessive sweating and internal dampness.
Recurring Skin Irritation Associated With Excessive Sweating
Excessive perspiration may contribute to skin discomfort, irritation, itching, redness, or recurring skin sensitivity in areas that remain moist for extended periods.
Difficulty Staying Fresh Throughout the Day
Individuals may feel the need to frequently reapply deodorant, change clothing, shower multiple times daily, or use additional odor-control products due to persistent body odor concerns.
Long-Standing Body Odor Patterns
Some individuals have experienced recurring body odor concerns for many years despite trying multiple hygiene products, dietary changes, or lifestyle adjustments. These long-standing patterns may be associated with deeper internal imbalances according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles.
Individuals with more complex, chronic, recurring, or long-standing body odor patterns may benefit from combining this formula with additional herbal support to address underlying imbalances and promote greater freshness, comfort, and internal balance over time.
Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Body Odor Support
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), persistent body odor may be associated with excess internal Heat, Damp-Heat, digestive weakness, and the accumulation of Dampness within the body. Daily habits that support the Spleen, digestion, fluid transformation, elimination, and healthy perspiration may help maintain natural freshness and internal balance.
Daily Habits to Support Natural Freshness
For best results while using Body Odor Supplement:
- Eat regular, balanced meals at consistent times each day.
- Choose freshly prepared foods instead of heavily processed meals.
- Stay adequately hydrated throughout the day.
- Exercise regularly to support circulation and healthy perspiration.
- Bathe regularly and thoroughly dry areas where moisture accumulates.
- Wear clean, breathable clothing and moisture-wicking fabrics when appropriate.
- Change damp clothing, socks, and shoes promptly after exercise or sweating.
- Maintain regular bowel movements and healthy digestive function.
- Get adequate sleep and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
- Manage stress through meditation, deep breathing, relaxation, or gentle movement.
Foods & Habits to Limit
Individuals with strong body odor or Damp-Heat patterns may benefit from limiting:
- Excess sugar, sweets, and sugary beverages
- Deep-fried, greasy, or heavily processed foods
- Excessively spicy, pungent, or heavily seasoned foods
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Excessive red meat and processed meats
- Frequent fast food and processed snacks
- Irregular eating habits and late-night meals
- Foods that personally make perspiration or body odor more noticeable
Foods Traditionally Supportive of Digestion and Damp-Heat Balance
A balanced diet may include cooked leafy greens, celery, winter melon, mushrooms, barley, coix seed, adzuki beans, mung beans, whole grains, and other nourishing foods appropriate for the individual’s constitution and digestive tolerance.
From a TCM perspective, the Spleen and Stomach transform food and fluids and help prevent the accumulation of Dampness. Supporting healthy digestion and elimination may help the body manage excess moisture and Heat while maintaining a more balanced internal environment.
Supporting Healthy Body Odor From Within
Traditional Chinese Medicine views body odor, perspiration, digestion, Heat, and Dampness as closely connected. Consistent nutrition, healthy digestion, regular elimination, proper hygiene, breathable clothing, quality sleep, physical activity, and stress management can complement a traditional Chinese herbal wellness routine and support natural freshness over time.
Individual needs may vary according to constitution, digestive tolerance, perspiration patterns, diet, lifestyle, and underlying Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern.
Key Ingredients in Body Odor Support Supplement
Body Odor Support contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to help clear excess Heat, reduce Dampness, support healthy detoxification pathways, and promote internal balance associated with natural body freshness.
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling)
Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to help eliminate Dampness, support healthy detoxification, and promote internal cleansing. Tu Fu Ling has long been valued for supporting skin health and helping the body clear unwanted accumulations.
Atractylodis Rhizome (Cang Zhu)
Traditionally used to strengthen digestive function, transform Dampness, and support the Spleen. Cang Zhu is commonly included in formulas designed to address excess moisture, heaviness, and digestive imbalances that may contribute to body odor.
Hedyotis (Bai Hua She She Cao)
Traditionally used to clear excess Heat, support detoxification, and maintain healthy internal balance. Hedyotis is frequently included in herbal formulas that help address Heat-related conditions and support overall wellness.
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren)
Traditionally used to promote healthy fluid metabolism, support digestion, and help eliminate excess Dampness. Coix Seed is valued for supporting the body's natural cleansing processes and maintaining balance within the digestive system.
Pure Honey
Used as the traditional binding agent for Silkie Herbs honey-bound herbal pills. Honey has historically been used to harmonize herbal formulas, support digestion, help preserve freshness, and improve palatability.
Together, these herbs have traditionally been used to support healthy digestion, promote the elimination of excess Heat and Dampness, support natural detoxification pathways, and help maintain healthy body odor balance from within.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Serving Size: 10 pills Servings Per Container: 30 Amount Per Serving: 3,000 mg |
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Herbal Blend: Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome Atractylodis Rhizome Hedyotis Coix |
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How to Take Body Odor Support Supplement
Adults or teenagers may take 5–10 pills once or twice daily with warm water, or as directed by a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. If taking medications or other supplements, allow at least 2 hours before or after using this product.
Body odor balance is influenced by digestion, diet, hydration, circulation, stress levels, and overall wellness. Individual response depends on constitution, duration of the pattern, symptom severity, lifestyle habits, and consistency of use. Traditional herbal support may develop gradually with continued use as directed.
For best results, take consistently as directed. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are often used daily as part of a long-term wellness routine to support healthy digestion, internal balance, and natural freshness.
Research on Herbs in Body Odor Supplement
Modern research has examined herbs used in Body Odor Supplement, particularly Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cang Zhu), Hedyotis (Bai Hua She She Cao), and Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren). Published reviews and experimental studies have explored their traditional uses, botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, antioxidant activity, inflammatory-response pathways, immune regulation, digestive function, fluid metabolism, cellular protection, and other biological activities.
Research on Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome has examined its traditional applications, chemical constituents, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and other naturally occurring components. Studies involving Atractylodes Rhizome have explored its traditional digestive uses, volatile oils, phytochemistry, pharmacological characteristics, safety, quality control, and biological activities associated with digestion and fluid balance.
Research on Hedyotis has identified iridoids, flavonoids, anthraquinones, phenolic compounds, volatile oils, and other constituents. Experimental studies have examined their antioxidant, immune-regulating, and inflammatory-response activities. Coix Seed has also been studied as both a traditional medicinal herb and food for its naturally occurring lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, phenolic compounds, digestive activity, fluid metabolism, and other physiological properties.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, Body Odor Supplement is formulated for patterns involving Damp-Heat, digestive weakness, impaired fluid transformation, and accumulated Dampness. The herbs are traditionally combined to clear Damp-Heat, resolve toxicity, strengthen the Spleen, transform and drain Dampness, support healthy fluid metabolism, and promote internal balance.
Research References
Smilax glabra Roxb. (Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome): An Important Traditional Chinese Medicine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29433390/
Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cang Zhu): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Quality Control
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32987126/
Hedyotis diffusa: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Quality Control and Pharmacokinetics
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27248992/
Coix Seed as a Food and Medicinal Resource: Chemical Components and Pharmacological Activities
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37858750/
Research on individual herbs, extracts, teas, or naturally occurring compounds does not prove that the finished Body Odor Supplement diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents any disease or will produce the same results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Body Odor Supplement used for?
Body Odor Supplement is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support healthy body odor balance, natural freshness, digestion, fluid metabolism, and internal balance. It is commonly chosen by individuals experiencing persistent underarm odor, strong sweat odor, foot odor, or body odor that returns despite good hygiene.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view body odor?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), persistent body odor may be associated with internal Heat, Damp-Heat, digestive weakness, and impaired transformation of food and fluids. When Dampness and Heat accumulate, perspiration and other bodily secretions may develop a stronger or more noticeable odor.
What is Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Damp-Heat is a TCM pattern involving the accumulation of excess moisture and Heat within the body. Signs may include strong body odor, sticky perspiration, oily skin, excessive sweating, digestive discomfort, sticky stools, skin irritation, and a heavy or sluggish feeling.
Who may benefit from Body Odor Supplement?
Individuals experiencing persistent body odor, strong underarm odor, excessive sweating with odor, foot odor, sticky perspiration, oily skin, or odor that returns shortly after bathing may choose Body Odor Supplement as part of their wellness routine.
Can Body Odor Supplement support healthy sweat odor?
Body Odor Supplement is traditionally used to support healthy perspiration and body odor balance. According to TCM principles, it works by addressing internal patterns involving Dampness, Heat, and digestive imbalance rather than simply masking odor externally.
Why can body odor persist despite good hygiene?
Body odor is not always caused by inadequate hygiene. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, excess Heat, accumulated Dampness, digestive weakness, dietary habits, and impaired fluid transformation may contribute to recurring odor even when regular bathing and personal-care practices are maintained.
Can digestive health affect body odor?
Yes. In TCM, the Spleen and Stomach transform food and fluids and help prevent Dampness from accumulating. When digestion becomes weak or imbalanced, Dampness and Heat may develop and contribute to strong perspiration, oily skin, digestive discomfort, and recurring body odor.
Can certain foods make body odor more noticeable?
Certain individuals may notice stronger body odor after consuming excessive greasy foods, fried foods, spicy foods, alcohol, processed meats, garlic, onions, or sugary foods. In TCM, these foods may contribute to internal Heat, Dampness, and digestive imbalance when consumed excessively.
How long should I take Body Odor Supplement?
Every individual is different. The length of use may depend on diet, lifestyle, digestion, perspiration patterns, severity of odor, and the underlying TCM pattern. Some individuals use the formula for several weeks, while others include it in a longer-term wellness routine. Follow the label directions or guidance from a qualified practitioner.
Can I take Body Odor Supplement with other Silkie Herbs formulas?
Body Odor Supplement may be combined with formulas such as Spleen Support, Sweaty Hands and Feet, Intestinal Support, Acne Support, Lymph Support, Allergy Relief, or Detox AI depending on the individual’s constitution, accompanying signs, and underlying TCM pattern.
When is the best time to take Body Odor Supplement?
Take Body Odor Supplement according to the directions on the label or your practitioner’s recommendation. Consistent daily use, together with dietary adjustments, healthy digestion, proper hygiene, breathable clothing, and adequate hydration, is generally preferred for ongoing support.
What herbs are included in Body Odor Supplement?
Body Odor Supplement contains Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling), Atractylodes Rhizome (Cang Zhu), Hedyotis (Bai Hua She She Cao), and Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), along with pure honey as the binding agent. These herbs are traditionally used to clear Damp-Heat, resolve Dampness, strengthen the Spleen, support fluid metabolism, and maintain internal balance.
Can Body Odor Supplement be taken daily or used year-round?
Many individuals choose to take Body Odor Supplement daily during warmer weather, stressful periods, dietary imbalance, or other times when body odor becomes more noticeable. Others use it year-round as part of an ongoing wellness routine. Follow the label directions, and seek individualized guidance for long-term use.
What makes Silkie Herbs Body Odor Supplement different?
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice and prepared as traditional honey-bound herbal pills. The formula contains no capsules, compressed tablets, artificial colors, artificial flavors, chemical binders, lubricants, wax, or unnecessary fillers. It is manufactured in the United States and undergoes quality testing for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants.
Why Silkie Herbs
Silkie formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice—not trend-based supplement marketing.
- 5th-Generation Herbalist Family Tradition
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- Made in the USA
- Third-Party Tested
- Carefully Selected Medicinal Herbs
- Traditional Herb Preparation Methods (Pao Zhi)
- Classical Formula Design
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal practice. Rather than following supplement trends, our formulas are based on traditional herbal principles passed down through generations and refined through decades of practical experience.
Unlike most modern supplements, Silkie Herbs uses traditional honey-bound herbal pills instead of capsules or compressed tablets. We do not use capsule shells, artificial fillers, synthetic binders, lubricants, flow agents, chemical coatings, or wax. Pure honey is used as the only binding agent to form the finely ground herbs into small traditional pills.
Modern research has examined honey’s naturally low water activity, acidity, and antimicrobial characteristics. In Silkie formulas, honey is used primarily as a traditional binding agent, while the quality and purity of every finished formula are verified through third-party testing.
Every formula is manufactured in the United States using carefully selected medicinal herbs and traditional preparation methods. Each batch undergoes third-party testing for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants to help ensure quality and consistency.
True healing takes time. Silkie formulas honor the body’s natural ability to restore balance—the way herbal medicine has always been practiced.
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Important Safety Information and Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. If discomfort or irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek professional guidance.
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas should be selected according to the individual’s Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern. For personalized guidance, consult a professional TCM practitioner.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Traditional Herbs in Body Odor Formula
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to clear Damp-Heat, resolve Dampness, and support healthy internal balance. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for Damp-Heat patterns associated with skin concerns, excessive moisture, and strong body odor.
Traditional Herbs in Body Odor Formula
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to clear Damp-Heat, resolve Dampness, and support healthy internal balance. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for Damp-Heat patterns associated with skin concerns, excessive moisture, and strong body odor.
Atractylodes Rhizome
Atractylodes Rhizome (Cang Zhu) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to dry Dampness, strengthen the Spleen, and support healthy digestion and fluid transformation. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for Dampness or Damp-Heat patterns associated with heaviness, digestive weakness, excessive moisture, and strong body odor.
Hedyotis
Hedyotis (Bai Hua She She Cao) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to clear Heat, resolve toxicity, and support healthy internal balance. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for Heat or Damp-Heat patterns associated with skin concerns, excessive warmth, and strong body odor.
Coix
Coix (Yi Yi Ren) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to strengthen the Spleen, leach Dampness, and support healthy fluid metabolism. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for Dampness patterns associated with heaviness, digestive weakness, excessive moisture, and skin concerns.
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If you feel skeptical or unsure about Chinese herbal remedies, I could hardly blame you. I wasn’t a believer either—not until my daughter became very sick and my father, a fourth-generation herbalist, helped guide our family through her recovery with traditional Chinese herbs.
I was born into a family of herbalists. My father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather were all herbalists. I represent the fifth generation of this long family lineage, which dates back to Imperial China.
When I was three or four years old, I began learning herbal songs and how to identify different herbs. As I grew older, my father taught me how to process herbs while I worked in his clinic in Vietnam.
After we immigrated to the United States, my dad asked whether I wanted to pursue a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an herbalist or acupuncturist. I told him, “No, just leave me alone, Dad. I will find something I enjoy doing for work.” So he left me alone to find my own way.
I wanted nothing to do with herbal medicine until I gave birth to my second daughter, Catherine, who was born with severe gastric reflux. When Catherine was only 10 days old, I had to take her to the emergency room because she couldn’t keep milk down. She received fluids through an IV in her tiny hand. In addition to vomiting, she was also having diarrhea. Catherine was losing nourishment from both ends, and her little body was becoming smaller and weaker.
At the time, my dad warned me, “She needs to be treated with herbal medicine, or she may have seizures later.” I didn’t fully understand what he was telling me, so I ignored his warning.
My daughter became so ill that she could only drink half an ounce of milk each hour. Before feeding her, I used a syringe to give her Zantac to help reduce the vomiting. As time passed, she needed to be fed more frequently and consequently received Zantac more often. By the time Catherine was eight months old, she needed to be fed and medicated as many as 11 times a day.
I could hardly sleep, eat, shower, or rest. Even at night, I had to drape my daughter over my shoulder so she could sleep. If I put Catherine down, she would vomit. I barely had time to take a five-minute shower once or twice a week. I was exhausted, but what could I do? I had to care for my daughter and do my best to survive each day, hoping she would get better—or at the very least, that her condition would not worsen.
Catherine had to wear a turtleneck, two sweaters, a baby cap, and a scarf whenever we went outside, even during the summer when the temperature was over 100 degrees. If I didn’t cover her, she would develop a runny nose and cough, followed by nonstop vomiting. I constantly worried about her future. How would she ever attend school or go anywhere with air conditioning?
One day, we went to a Vietnamese pho restaurant. After placing Catherine in a high chair, I turned around to adjust my own chair. Suddenly, I heard a woman shout, “Look at her!”
I looked in the direction she was pointing. It was Catherine. Her eyes had rolled upward, her entire body was stiff and shaking, and fluid was coming from her mouth. Someone nearby told me to squeeze lemon into her mouth. Frightened and desperate, I followed that advice without hesitation. Her body eventually relaxed, and we rushed her to the emergency room.
At the time, I believed the lemon had helped her. I now understand that nothing should be placed in a person’s mouth during a seizure because it could cause injury or choking. I share this only as part of what happened that day—not as seizure first-aid advice.
Catherine remained in the hospital for three days while her brain activity was monitored. I was told that prolonged seizures could be dangerous. After that experience, I lived in constant fear because I had no idea when my baby girl might have another seizure.
The seizures began occurring weekly, and the doctor prescribed anti-seizure medication. Catherine wasn’t even one year old, yet she was receiving Zantac as many as 11 times a day, in addition to anti-seizure medication three times a day. Administering the medicine was extremely difficult because whenever I took out the syringe, she would cry and begin vomiting.
I took Catherine to see a specialist at CHOC and asked, “Doctor, have you ever seen an infant with this condition get well?”
The doctor replied, “It depends. Some children grow out of it, but some don’t. If they don’t, they may have to continue taking medication.”
“What do you mean by ‘grow out of it’?” I asked.
The doctor explained that Catherine’s condition might improve naturally as she became older.
My mind was racing. I asked, “All this time, the prescribed medication hasn’t been correcting what is happening in her stomach?”
The doctor explained that the medication was intended to help keep the food down, which was why it had to be given before each feeding.
I then asked, “What if she doesn’t grow out of it?”
I was told that she might need ongoing medication. That conversation stayed in my mind and made me question whether there might be another way to support my daughter.
Feeling that I had reached the end of the path I was following, I finally turned to my dad for help.
My father recommended an individualized herbal prescription for Catherine three times a day. After everything we had been through, giving her herbs three times a day instead of administering something as many as 14 times a day felt like a tremendous relief. Even so, it sounded almost too good to be true, and I remained cautious.
During the first month of following my father’s herbal approach, Catherine began vomiting less frequently. At one point, I let her cry briefly to see whether it would still trigger vomiting. It didn’t, and that was when I first believed she might truly be improving.
After another month, Catherine was able to wear fewer layers without immediately developing a runny nose, coughing, or vomiting. Over the course of approximately three months, her reflux and seizure episodes became less frequent and eventually stopped.
This was Catherine’s personal experience under my father’s individualized guidance. It is not a promise that another person will have the same experience, but for our family, it changed everything. Today, Catherine is grown and living a normal, healthy life.
Because of Catherine’s dramatic recovery, I finally began to believe in the traditional medicine that had surrounded me since childhood. I also asked my dad to work with me because I had a long history of fainting easily, especially during the winter. My own experience with his individualized herbal approach deepened my appreciation for the knowledge my family had preserved for generations.
I began thinking seriously about everything that had happened and wanted to understand more about herbs, the human body, and the traditional principles my father had tried to teach me. I wanted answers, so I decided to study in China, where herbal medicine has been practiced and developed over thousands of years.
I attended Traditional Chinese Medicine schools in China and Hong Kong and gained experience in TCM hospitals, where I learned from highly respected herbal doctors.
While I was there, I realized that I wanted to become an herbalist. However, I also wondered how I could secure a dependable supply of high-quality herbs. My father and I traveled across China and visited numerous farming regions. We met with farmers, studied how the herbs were grown and harvested, and began establishing relationships with growers.
Our formulas are made with carefully selected herbs harvested during the appropriate season, when their traditional qualities are considered strongest. These herbs can be substantially more expensive than lower-quality materials harvested too early or too late.
After returning to the United States, I worked closely with my dad, learned from his many years of experience, and studied the formulas and written knowledge passed down through our family.
Everything I went through with Catherine helped me understand the true importance of health. Without health, it becomes difficult to think about a career, beauty, education, independence, freedom, or anything else we hope to enjoy in life.
I have now worked with many individuals and families who have struggled as my family once struggled. Their trust and heartfelt appreciation inspire me to continue learning, preserve my family’s traditional knowledge, and work even harder to help others support their health and well-being.
Our namesake, Silkie, comes from a Chinese breed of chicken known for its calm and friendly temperament. Silkies are gentle, caring, and devoted mothers. A Silkie loves nothing more than brooding over a cluster of eggs, whether the eggs are her own or even belong to a duck.
We share that same outlook at Silkie Herbs®. We care for our clients with the same attention, patience, and dedication that we would give to members of our own family.
This is Ann’s personal family story and is shared for informational purposes only. Individual experiences vary, and this story is not intended as medical advice or as a promise of specific results.