What Is Lyme Formula?
Lyme Formula is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy immune function, joint comfort, healthy inflammatory balance, skin health, energy production, healthy circulation, Liver function, Spleen health, and the body's natural recovery process.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), symptoms commonly associated with Lyme-related conditions are often viewed as a combination of Liver Qi stagnation, dampness accumulation, Spleen deficiency, and rheumatic heat obstructing the body's channels and collaterals. When Qi and Blood do not circulate smoothly and damp-heat accumulates within the body, individuals may experience joint discomfort, muscle aches, fatigue, skin rashes, stiffness, reduced mobility, heaviness, and recurring inflammatory symptoms.
This empirical herbal blend is traditionally formulated to support the reduction of inflammation, promote the clearing of heat and toxins, regulate Liver Qi, strengthen Spleen Qi, eliminate dampness, and support healthy circulation throughout the body. According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, restoring the balance of Qi, Blood, and digestive function helps support healthy joints, muscles, skin, energy production, and overall wellness.
Lyme Formula is commonly chosen by individuals seeking traditional herbal support for occasional joint discomfort, muscle soreness, healthy inflammatory response, fatigue, skin rashes, stiffness, reduced mobility, digestive weakness, and overall recovery from patterns associated with Liver Qi stagnation, dampness accumulation, and Spleen deficiency. It is traditionally used to promote healthy circulation, support immune resilience, maintain healthy connective tissues, and encourage long-term balance and vitality.*
Common Signs of Liver Qi Stagnation, Dampness, and Rheumatic Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Occasional joint pain and stiffness
- Muscle aches and soreness
- Healthy inflammatory response
- Fatigue or low energy
- Skin rashes or ring-shaped skin eruptions
- Red or irritated skin
- Swollen or uncomfortable joints
- Reduced mobility or flexibility
- Heaviness in the limbs
- Head discomfort and occasional headaches
- Neck stiffness
- Brain fog or reduced mental clarity
- Digestive weakness or poor appetite
- Abdominal bloating
- Signs of dampness accumulation
- Liver Qi stagnation
- Spleen deficiency
- Rheumatic heat affecting the joints and muscles
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Lyme Formula?
- Based on classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
- Carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to regulate Liver Qi and strengthen Spleen Qi
- Traditionally used to help clear heat, toxins, and dampness
- Supports healthy inflammatory balance and immune function
- Promotes healthy circulation of Qi and Blood
- Supports healthy joints, muscles, skin, and connective tissues
- Helps maintain digestive function and nutrient transformation
- Crafted to support balance rather than temporarily masking symptoms
- Formulated to promote long-term wellness, mobility, energy, and vitality
Suggested Combination for Comprehensive Wellness Support
For individuals seeking more comprehensive support for healthy inflammatory balance, digestive function, immune wellness, and long-term vitality, Lyme Formula is commonly paired with Spleen Support, Heartburn Formula, and Immune Booster.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, damp-heat and toxin accumulation are often associated with weakened Spleen function and impaired digestion. Since the Spleen is responsible for transforming food into Qi and Blood, strengthening digestive function helps support the body's natural ability to nourish itself, eliminate dampness, and maintain healthy immune function. Spleen Support is traditionally used to strengthen Spleen and Stomach Qi, improve digestion, support nutrient absorption, and reduce dampness accumulation.
Heartburn Formula is traditionally used to help clear excess Stomach heat, support healthy digestive function, and maintain balance within the upper digestive system. Supporting digestive harmony helps reduce internal heat patterns that may contribute to damp-heat accumulation according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Immune Booster is traditionally used to strengthen Defensive Qi (Wei Qi), support Lung and Spleen function, and promote year-round immune wellness. Together, these formulas provide a balanced Traditional Chinese Medicine approach by supporting healthy digestion, strengthening the body's natural defenses, promoting healthy inflammatory balance, improving Qi and Blood circulation, and maintaining healthy joints, skin, and long-term vitality.*
Non-GMO | Gluten-Free | No sugar, corn, or dairy | No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, chemical binders, or wax
100% Pure natural herbs, blended, made, and packaged in the USA
*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 Lyme Formula Supplement
Support the Body's Natural Response to Inflammation and Joint Comfort*
Lyme Formula is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support the body's natural response to inflammation, promote joint comfort, and help maintain healthy mobility. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), recurring joint discomfort and inflammation are often associated with patterns of Dampness, Heat, Blood stagnation, and Liver Qi imbalance. This formula is traditionally used to help restore internal balance and promote long-term wellness.
Promote Healthy Joint Mobility and Flexibility*
Recurring joint discomfort, stiffness, and swelling may affect everyday movement and physical comfort. This traditional herbal formula is used to support healthy joint mobility, flexibility, and comfortable movement by promoting healthy circulation of Qi and Blood while helping reduce internal Dampness.
Support Healthy Energy and Reduce Fatigue*
Persistent fatigue, reduced stamina, and low vitality commonly accompany long-standing internal imbalance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy energy depends on the smooth circulation of Qi and the strength of the Spleen. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy energy levels, promote vitality, and help restore physical resilience.
Support Healthy Skin and Internal Balance*
Skin rashes, redness, and recurring skin irritation are traditionally viewed as outward signs of internal Heat and toxin accumulation. This formula is traditionally used to help clear internal Heat, support healthy skin, promote normal detoxification pathways, and maintain overall internal balance.
Encourage Healthy Circulation of Qi and Blood*
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes that the smooth movement of Qi and Blood is essential for maintaining joint comfort, healthy tissues, and overall wellness. This formula is traditionally used to promote healthy circulation, support flexibility, and help reduce patterns associated with stagnation.
Help Eliminate Dampness and Clear Internal Heat*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Damp-Heat and accumulated Heat may contribute to recurring inflammation, swelling, discomfort, and reduced physical well-being. This formula is traditionally used to help eliminate Dampness, clear internal Heat, and restore healthy internal harmony.
Strengthen the Spleen and Support Digestive Function*
Healthy digestion is considered essential in Traditional Chinese Medicine for transforming food into Qi and Blood. Weak Spleen function may contribute to Dampness accumulation and prolonged recovery. This formula is traditionally used to strengthen the Spleen, support healthy digestion, and promote overall vitality.
Support Long-Term Wellness and Internal Resilience*
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are often used as part of a long-term wellness program. Lyme Formula is traditionally used to support internal balance, promote resilience, and help maintain overall health by addressing underlying patterns of imbalance rather than temporary discomfort alone.
Individual results may vary. Improvement occurs gradually as internal balance is restored.
*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 Lyme Formula
This formula is traditionally used for patterns associated with Damp-Heat, internal Heat, Liver Qi stagnation, Blood stagnation, Spleen deficiency, and rheumatic Heat according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Different individuals may experience different symptoms, such as:
Recurring Joint Pain and Swelling
Joint discomfort that comes and goes, especially affecting large joints such as the knees, shoulders, elbows, or ankles. Individuals may notice swelling, stiffness, reduced flexibility, or discomfort that shifts from one joint to another.
Persistent Fatigue and Low Energy
Feeling physically exhausted, lacking stamina, or having difficulty maintaining normal daily activities despite adequate rest. Fatigue may persist long after periods of physical stress or illness.
Muscle Aches and Generalized Body Discomfort
Recurring muscle soreness, body aches, stiffness, or widespread physical discomfort that affects everyday movement and overall comfort.
Skin Rashes or Expanding Areas of Redness
Recurring skin rashes, redness, circular or expanding patches, or skin irritation that may appear following environmental exposure. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, skin changes are commonly associated with internal Heat and toxin accumulation.
Recurring Headaches
Frequent headaches accompanied by fatigue, body aches, or a general feeling of internal imbalance. Head discomfort may fluctuate with physical stress or periods of reduced vitality.
Occasional Feverish Sensations or Chills
Individuals may experience feelings of internal Heat, occasional feverish sensations, chills, or alternating feelings of warmth and cold that accompany patterns of internal imbalance.
Reduced Joint Flexibility
Stiffness upon waking, reduced range of motion, or difficulty moving comfortably after periods of inactivity. Joints may feel heavy, swollen, or less mobile throughout the day.
Heaviness Associated with Dampness
A sensation of heaviness in the body, muscles, or limbs that is traditionally associated with Dampness accumulation. Individuals may feel sluggish, physically weighed down, or lacking motivation.
Digestive Weakness with Damp Accumulation
Bloating, poor appetite, sluggish digestion, or a feeling of fullness after meals may accompany Spleen deficiency and Dampness accumulation according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Reduced Physical Endurance
Activities that were once easy may require greater effort. Individuals may notice reduced stamina, prolonged recovery after physical activity, or decreased overall resilience.
Fluctuating Symptoms During Times of Stress
Periods of emotional stress, overwork, lack of sleep, or seasonal changes may contribute to worsening discomfort, fatigue, joint symptoms, or skin flare-ups. Traditional Chinese Medicine associates these patterns with Liver Qi stagnation and reduced internal balance.
Long-Standing Patterns of Internal Imbalance
Individuals experiencing recurring inflammation, joint discomfort, fatigue, and skin sensitivity over extended periods may benefit from supporting the body's natural balance through traditional Chinese herbal principles that strengthen Qi, regulate circulation, eliminate Dampness, and clear internal Heat.
Individuals with more complex, chronic, recurring, or long-standing patterns of inflammation, joint discomfort, fatigue, and skin imbalance may benefit from combining this formula with additional herbal support to address underlying patterns and promote long-term wellness.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Inflammation, Joint Health & Immune Wellness
According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, healthy circulation, balanced immune function, proper digestion, and the body's ability to clear Dampness and excess Heat all play important roles in supporting joint comfort, skin health, energy, and overall wellness. Daily habits that strengthen the Spleen, support healthy Qi, and promote proper elimination may help maintain long-term vitality and resilience.
For best results:
- Eat regular, balanced meals on a consistent schedule
- Prioritize warm, freshly prepared foods over excessive cold or raw foods
- Stay physically active with light exercise, walking, Tai Chi, Qigong, or gentle stretching to support healthy circulation and joint mobility
- Get adequate sleep and aim for a consistent sleep schedule, ideally sleeping between 10 PM and 7 AM
- Stay well hydrated by drinking warm or room-temperature water throughout the day
- Manage stress through relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, or other healthy practices
- Allow adequate time for rest and recovery to support the body's natural healing processes
To support healthy immune function and reduce internal imbalance, it is recommended to limit:
- Highly processed foods
- Excess sugar and sugary beverages
- Deep-fried, greasy, or fatty foods
- Dairy products
- Shellfish and red meat
- Excessively spicy, pungent, or heavily seasoned foods
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Coffee and excessive caffeine
- Cold foods and iced beverages
Foods traditionally considered supportive include warm soups, cooked vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, whole grains, leafy greens, berries, and other nourishing foods that support healthy digestion, circulation, and overall vitality.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen plays an important role in transforming food into Qi and Blood, while healthy circulation helps maintain comfortable joints and healthy skin. Supporting digestion, circulation, and defensive Qi (Wei Qi) helps the body maintain balance and resilience over time.
Consistent nutrition, quality sleep, regular movement, healthy digestion, stress management, and proper hydration are important foundations for supporting immune health, joint comfort, skin wellness, energy, and long-term vitality.
Key Ingredients in Lyme Formula
Lyme Formula contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to support healthy immune function, promote comfortable joints, maintain healthy skin, support circulation, and strengthen overall vitality according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Hairy Fig Fruits
Traditionally used to support healthy immune function, strengthen Qi, and promote overall vitality. Hairy Fig Fruit has long been used in Chinese herbal practice to support recovery, healthy circulation, and the body's natural ability to maintain balance.
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Traditionally used to support healthy skin, promote circulation, and maintain connective tissue health. Centella Asiatica is commonly used to support wound healing, skin comfort, and healthy inflammatory balance.
Thorowax Root (Chai Hu)
Traditionally used to harmonize the body's Qi, support healthy Liver function, and help maintain normal inflammatory balance. Thorowax is frequently included in formulas that support overall wellness and healthy circulation.
Cablin Patchouli
Traditionally used to strengthen digestion, transform Dampness, and support healthy gastrointestinal function. Patchouli helps maintain digestive balance and supports the body's ability to properly process nutrients.
Poria (Fu Ling)
Traditionally used to strengthen the Spleen, promote healthy fluid metabolism, and support immune wellness. Poria is commonly used to help maintain healthy digestion, energy, and overall vitality.
Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas, support healthy digestion, soothe the body's systems, and promote overall balance. Licorice Root has been widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support healthy Qi and enhance the actions of companion herbs.
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 immune function, promote comfortable joints, maintain healthy skin, support healthy circulation, strengthen Qi, improve digestion, and promote long-term vitality according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles.*
*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 Serving Per Container 30 Amount Per Serving 3000mg |
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Herbal Blend: Hairy Fig Fruits Centella Asiatica Thorawax Cabline Patchouli Poria Licorice Root |
| Other ingredients: Pure honey to aid digestion and absorption |
How to Take Lyme Formula
For adults, take 5–10 pills with warm water once or twice daily as needed. For children ages 10 years through the teenage years, take 3–5 pills with warm water once or twice daily as needed, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. If taking medications or other supplements, allow at least 2 hours before or after using this product.
Recovery from inflammation, joint discomfort, fatigue, and immune imbalance is influenced by many factors, including adequate rest, balanced nutrition, healthy digestion, stress management, and overall wellness. Noticeable improvement may develop gradually over several weeks of consistent use.
For best results, take consistently as directed. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are often used daily as part of a long-term wellness routine.
A Proven, Research-Backed Lyme Support Formula
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in inflammation and joint support formulas, particularly Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola), Bupleurum (Chai Hu), Patchouli (Guang Huo Xiang), Poria (Fu Ling), and Licorice Root (Gan Cao), has explored their antioxidant activity, immune regulation, inflammatory pathway modulation, and support for connective tissue and overall wellness. These traditional herbs have been widely studied for their bioactive compounds and their historical roles in maintaining healthy immune function, supporting joint comfort, and promoting the body's natural response to occasional inflammation.
Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Frontiers in Pharmacology, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and other peer-reviewed journals has investigated the biological activities of these traditional herbs, including asiaticoside from Centella asiatica, saikosaponins from Bupleurum, pachymic acid and polysaccharides from Poria, and glycyrrhizin from Licorice Root. These studies have explored their antioxidant, immune-supporting, inflammatory pathway-modulating, and tissue wellness properties.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, persistent inflammation, joint discomfort, fatigue, and skin rashes are often associated with the accumulation of Dampness, Heat, and Toxins together with Qi and Blood stagnation. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are designed to help clear Heat, resolve Dampness, support healthy circulation of Qi and Blood, strengthen the Spleen, and restore overall balance so the body may maintain healthy joint function, vitality, skin wellness, and long-term resilience.
Research References
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Applications (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8430203/
Bupleurum (Chai Hu): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29474898/
Poria cocos (Fu Ling): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32882378/
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza spp.): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30063924/
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin): Pharmacological Activities and Traditional Uses (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.1046571/full
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyme Formula used for?
Lyme Formula is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support the body's natural response to inflammation, joint discomfort, fatigue, skin rashes, and damp-heat patterns. It is commonly chosen by individuals seeking herbal support for lingering inflammatory symptoms, reduced energy, muscle and joint stiffness, skin irritation, and overall wellness.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view Lyme-related symptoms?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), symptoms commonly associated with Lyme disease are often viewed as patterns involving Damp-Heat, Wind, Heat Toxins, Qi Deficiency, and disruption of the Liver and Spleen systems. These imbalances may contribute to joint discomfort, fatigue, skin eruptions, muscle stiffness, and reduced vitality. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are designed to help restore internal balance while supporting the body's natural healing process.
What is Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Damp-Heat is a common TCM pattern characterized by the accumulation of excess moisture and heat within the body. Individuals experiencing Damp-Heat may notice joint discomfort, fatigue, skin rashes, redness, swelling, muscle heaviness, digestive sluggishness, or inflammatory symptoms. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are commonly used to help clear Damp-Heat while supporting healthy circulation of Qi.
Who may benefit from Lyme Formula?
Individuals experiencing inflammation, occasional joint discomfort, muscle stiffness, fatigue, skin rashes, damp-heat symptoms, or lingering inflammatory patterns may choose Lyme Formula as part of their overall wellness routine according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Can Lyme Formula help support healthy inflammatory balance?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas have long been used to help maintain a healthy inflammatory response and support overall wellness. Lyme Formula is commonly selected by individuals seeking support for occasional joint discomfort, skin irritation, muscle stiffness, and inflammatory patterns recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Can Lyme Formula support healthy joints and mobility?
Many individuals choose Lyme Formula to help support joint comfort, flexibility, and mobility. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes clearing Damp-Heat, supporting healthy circulation, and restoring internal balance to promote comfortable movement and physical wellness.
Can Lyme Formula help support energy and fatigue?
Yes. Fatigue is commonly associated in Traditional Chinese Medicine with deficiencies involving the Spleen and Qi, especially following prolonged illness or chronic inflammatory patterns. Lyme Formula is traditionally used to help strengthen Qi while addressing underlying Dampness and Heat that may contribute to low energy.
Why is clearing Damp-Heat important?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, excess Damp-Heat may interfere with healthy circulation, digestion, energy production, skin health, and joint comfort. Supporting the body's ability to clear Damp-Heat is considered an important step toward restoring balance and promoting long-term wellness.
Can lingering inflammatory patterns affect overall wellness?
Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that unresolved Damp-Heat, Heat Toxins, and Qi deficiency may continue to affect multiple body systems. Some individuals experience persistent fatigue, joint discomfort, muscle stiffness, skin irritation, digestive imbalance, or reduced vitality when these patterns remain unresolved.
What symptoms are commonly associated with Damp-Heat?
Damp-Heat patterns may be associated with inflammation, joint discomfort, muscle aches, fatigue, skin rashes, redness, swelling, heaviness of the body, sluggish digestion, cloudy thinking, and reduced energy according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
How long should I take Lyme Formula?
Every individual is different. The length of use depends on overall health, constitution, symptom severity, lifestyle, and consistency of use. Some individuals choose Lyme Formula during periods of active imbalance, while others incorporate it into a longer-term wellness routine. Long-term use is best discussed with a qualified practitioner.
Can I take Lyme Formula with other Silkie Herbs formulas?
Many Silkie Herbs formulas are designed to complement one another. Lyme Formula is often combined with formulas such as Immune Booster, Arthritis Support, Spleen Support, Blood and Stamina, Detox Support, Itch and Rash (X), Allergy Relief, Kidney Support Yin, or other formulas depending on individual wellness goals and Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns.
When is the best time to take Lyme Formula?
Lyme Formula may be taken according to the directions on the label or your practitioner's recommendation. Many individuals choose to take it consistently to support healthy inflammatory balance, joint comfort, energy, skin health, and overall wellness.
What herbs are included in Lyme Formula?
Lyme Formula contains a carefully selected blend of Hairy Fig Fruits, Centella Asiatica, Thorowax (Chai Hu), Cablin Patchouli, Poria (Fu Ling), and Licorice Root (Gan Cao), along with pure honey as the binding agent. These herbs have traditionally been used in Chinese herbal practice to help clear Damp-Heat, support healthy immune function, strengthen Qi, promote healthy digestion, support joint comfort, and maintain healthy skin.
Can Lyme Formula be used year-round?
Many individuals choose to use Lyme Formula during periods of persistent inflammatory imbalance or prolonged recovery. Others incorporate it into their long-term wellness routine to help support healthy immune function, energy, joint comfort, skin health, and overall balance according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What makes Silkie Herbs Lyme Formula different?
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice. Each formula is based on classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and uses carefully selected medicinal herbs prepared as traditional honey-bound herbal pills. We do not use capsules, compressed tablets, artificial fillers, synthetic binders, or unnecessary additives. Every batch is manufactured in the United States and undergoes rigorous quality testing to support consistency, purity, and authenticity.
Why does Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on the Spleen and Liver for inflammatory conditions?
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that the Spleen helps transform food into Qi and manage Dampness, while the Liver supports the smooth circulation of Qi and Blood throughout the body. When these systems become imbalanced, Dampness, Heat, fatigue, inflammation, skin conditions, and joint discomfort may develop. Supporting both systems helps restore overall harmony.
Can digestive health influence inflammation?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy digestion plays an important role in maintaining overall balance. A strong Spleen helps transform food into Qi while preventing the accumulation of Dampness. Supporting digestive health may contribute to healthy energy levels, immune function, inflammatory balance, and skin wellness.
Can Lyme Formula be taken daily?
Many individuals choose to take Lyme Formula daily as part of their long-term wellness routine. Consistent use is often preferred when supporting healthy inflammatory balance, joint comfort, energy production, skin health, digestive wellness, and overall vitality according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What foods help support healthy inflammatory balance?
Many practitioners recommend a balanced diet that includes cooked vegetables, quality protein, whole grains, adequate hydration, and regular meals. Traditional Chinese Medicine often recommends limiting greasy foods, excessive sugar, processed foods, alcohol, and heavily fried foods while emphasizing warm, nourishing meals that support healthy digestion and reduce Dampness.
Why are Silkie Herbs formulas made as honey-bound pills?
Silkie Herbs uses traditional honey-bound herbal pills rather than capsules or compressed tablets. Pure honey acts as a natural binding agent and has traditionally been used in Chinese herbal medicine to harmonize formulas and support digestion. This method allows us to avoid many of the synthetic fillers, binders, lubricants, and flow agents commonly found in modern supplements.
Are Silkie Herbs formulas third-party tested?
Yes. Silkie Herbs performs testing throughout the production process, from raw herb verification to finished product testing. This includes screening for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants to help ensure quality and consistency.
Where are Silkie Herbs products made?
Silkie Herbs formulas are manufactured and packaged in the United States. Each formula is produced under strict quality standards while following traditional Chinese herbal principles and preparation methods.
What makes traditional Chinese herbal formulas different from single-herb supplements?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are carefully balanced combinations of herbs designed to work together according to classical TCM principles. Rather than relying on a single ingredient, each herb serves a specific role within the formula to promote balance, harmony, and overall wellness.
Why does Silkie Herbs use traditional herbal preparation methods?
Many herbs are traditionally processed using methods known as Pao Zhi (炮製), which may include roasting, steaming, honey-frying, wine-frying, fermenting, or aging. These preparation methods have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to refine the properties of herbs and support their traditional functions.
Why Silkie Herbs
Silkie formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice, not trend-based supplement marketing.
- 5th Generation Herbalist Family Tradition
- Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Honey-Bound Herbal Pills
- No Capsules
- No Tablets
- No Artificial Binders or Fillers
- Made in the USA
- Third-Party Tested
- Authentic Medicinal-Grade Herbs
- Traditional Herb Preparation Methods (Pao Zhi)
- Classical Formula Design
- Five Generations of Herbal Knowledge
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 clinical experience.
Unlike most supplements, Silkie Herbs uses traditional honey-bound herbal pills instead of capsules or compressed tablets. We do not use artificial binders, fillers, lubricants, or flow agents. Pure honey is used as a natural binding agent to help preserve the formula while supporting digestion and absorption.
Every formula is manufactured in the United States using authentic medicinal-grade 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.
Important Safety Information and Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. If any signs of discomfort or irritation occur, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Please note that a TCM formula is prescribed based on a diagnosed pattern and multiple formulas are usually prescribed to treat the whole person. Please consult a professional TCM practitioner, they will be best able to guide you.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Hairy Fig Fruits
Hairy Fig Fruits (Wu Zhao Mao Tao) are known for their immune-boosting properties, Hairy Fig Fruits help to strengthen the body's natural defenses. They are used to tonify the spleen and lungs, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infections.
Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica (Beng Da Wan) is celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. It promotes skin health, aids in the repair of connective tissue, and helps reduce the inflammation often associated with Lyme disease.
Thorowax
Thorowax root (Chai Hu) is traditionally used to regulate the flow of Qi and to clear heat and toxins from the body. It supports the liver, which is crucial in detoxification, helping the body to process and eliminate the pathogens linked to Lyme disease.
Poria
Poria (Fu Ling) is widely used in TCM for its ability to drain dampness, strengthen the spleen, and calm the mind. It’s particularly helpful in addressing the fatigue, digestive issues, and mental fog that often accompany Lyme disease.
honey is the only binding agent
no artificial fillers or ingredients
herbs harvested at the height of potency
100% Natural
Our herbal supplements are made with natural honey as the binder. Honey can support the lungs, intestine, spleen, and stomach; It works as a natural preservative with antibacterial and healing properties. Unlike other herbal supplement companies that use starch, magnesium, and other chemical substances as binders for their supplements, we only use 100% honey. We also avoid using vegetable capsules because they require chemical components to form the capsule shape.
Peak Harvest Herbs
The herbs in our herbal pill blends are harvested at the height of their potency and they are substantially more expensive than less potent herbs that were harvested in the pre-or post-season, but in our view, there is no substitute for premium quality.
5 Generations
Over five generations we have collected, tested and refined Chinese herbal formulas that themselves draw from 3000 years of experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a profound pathway to create the life you were born to live. It's a timeless bridge that can initiate and support change and growth in any and every life dimension: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
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If you feel skeptical or unsure of Chinese herbal remedies, I could hardly blame you. I wasn't a believer either until my daughter grew very sick and my father (the 4th generation herbalist) helped her get better with herbs.
I was born into a family of herbalists. My father, my grandfather, my great-grandfather, great-great grandfather were all herbalists. I represent the 5th generation in this long lineage dating back to Imperial China.
When I was three or four years old, I started to learn herbal songs and how to identify herbs. As I got older, I was taught how to process the herbs while working in my dad’s clinic in Vietnam. After we immigrated to the United States, my dad asked me if I wanted to pursue a career in TCM as an herbalist or acupuncturist. I said, “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 10 days old, I had to take her to the ER for IV injections into her little hand because she couldn’t keep milk down. Besides vomiting, she also was having diarrhea. Catherine was losing nutrition from both ends, so her tiny body was shrinking. At that time my dad warned me, “She needs to be treated with herbal medicine, otherwise she will have seizures later on.” I didn’t fully understand what my dad was talking about, so I ignored him.
My daughter got so ill that she could only take half an ounce of milk per hour. Before feeding her, I would use a syringe and shoot Zantac into her mouth to lessen the vomiting. As time passed, she needed milk more often, and consequently more Zantac. By the time Catherine was 8 months old, she needed to be fed and medicated 11 times a day.
I could hardly sleep, eat, shower or rest. Even at night, I had to drape my daughter over my shoulder for her to sleep. If I put Catherine down, she would vomit. I barely had time to squeeze in a 5-minute shower once or twice a week for myself. I was exhausted, but what could I do? I had to care for my daughter and do my best to survive each day with the hope that she would get better or at the very least her condition would not worsen.
Catherine had to wear a turtleneck with two sweaters along with a baby cap and scarf to be outside during the heat of summer, even when temperatures were 100 plus degrees. If I didn’t cover her up, she would have a runny nose, cough, and non stop vomiting. How will she be able to go to school or anywhere with air conditioning?
One day we went to a Vietnamese pho restaurant. After I set Catherine down into the high-chair, I turned around and adjusted my chair. Then I heard a woman’s shout, “Look at her!” I looked in the direction she pointed. It was Catherine…her eyes rolled up and her entire body stiff and shaking with fluid coming out of her mouth. Someone said, “Squeeze some lemon into her mouth.” I did it without hesitating and Catherine’s body relaxed.
We rushed her to the ER. For 3 days she was in the NICU where they monitored her brain. The doctors told me I was lucky because my daughter’s seizure didn’t last for more than 3 minutes which would have damaged her brain. After that I always carried a piece of lemon because I had no idea when my baby girl might have another seizure.
The seizures started to come weekly, so the doctor prescribed anti-seizure medication. Catherine wasn’t even 1 year of age, and already she was taking Zantac 11 times plus anti-seizure medicine 3 times a day. It was nearly impossible to administer the anti-seizure medicine because whenever I took out the syringe, she would cry and start vomiting.
I took Catherine to see a specialist at CHOC. I asked, “Doctor, have you ever seen any infant with this condition get well?” The doctor replied, “It depends. Some will grow out of it, but some don’t. If they don’t, then they will have to take medication for the rest of their life.”
“What do you mean by grow out of it?” The doctor explained that Catherine might get better by herself as she got older.
My mind was racing. “All this time the prescribed medication has not been treating her stomach?” The doctor said, “No, it only helps to guide the food down, so she won’t vomit it back up. That’s why you have to give it to her before the feeding.”
“Well, what if she doesn’t grow out of it?” In that case, Catherine will be dependent upon medication for the rest of her life. The doctor further informed me that she too was born with gastro reflux and is still taking medicine for the condition.
Her statement was like lightning in my brain. If the doctor can’t even treat herself for gastro reflux, how can she help my daughter? Seeing the futility of my path, I turned to my dad for help.
My dad advised me to stop all western drugs and to give her an herbal prescription 3 times a day. Administering medicine 3 times instead of 14 times a day to Catherine was a godsend to me. Even though it sounded too good to be true, I figured that I could still give Zantac to Catherine if she didn’t get better or continued to vomit.
After one month of herbs 3 times a day, Catherine vomited less and less. To test Catherine, I let her cry to see if she would vomit. She didn’t, so I knew she was getting better. After another month of herbal medicine, Catherine was able to wear less clothing without getting a runny nose, coughing, or vomiting. After 3 months of herbal formulas, she stopped having episodes of gastro reflux and seizure. Catherine will enjoy a normal, healthy life.
Because of Catherine’s dramatic recovery, I was sold on Chinese medicine and asked my dad to treat me. I fainted very easily, especially during the winter. After a few months of herbal formulas, I have never fainted again.
I started to have time to think and tried to understand why a piece of lemon helps to relax the muscles and stop a seizure. Lemon is a common citrus, yet it has magical powers that we don’t understand and underestimate. I wanted to learn more and find answers, so I decided to go to China which has a long history of herbal medicine. I went to TCM schools in China and Hong Kong and worked in the TCM hospitals to learn from the best herbal doctors in the world.
When I was there, I knew one day I would want to become an herbalist, but how can I get a steady supply of high-quality herbs. My dad and I backpacked across China and visited many farmlands. We interviewed farmers to grow herbs for us. Our products are used with the highest quality herbs that have been harvested at the height of their potency. They are substantially more expensive than less potent herbs that were harvested in the pre- or post-season.
After I came back to the United State, I worked with my dad and learned from his experiences and studied the formulas that our ancestors passed down. What I have been through helped me to understand the importance of health. Without health, don’t even talk about career, beauty, education, freedom, etc. I now have worked with many families who have suffered as I have. Their endearing appreciation drives me to work harder.
Our namesake "Silkie" is a Chinese breed of chicken that is well known for its calm and friendly temperament. They are gentle and caring and make wonderful mothers. A Silkie loves nothing more than brooding a cluster of eggs, whether they are hers or not, even if they are "duck eggs". We share the same outlook and care for our clients the same way we care for our own family.