What Is Calm Supplement?
Calm Supplement is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support a calm mind, emotional balance, mental clarity, relaxation, healthy stress management, and steady energy during periods of excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, or mental tension.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), prolonged worry and overthinking may weaken the Spleen and interfere with its ability to transform food into Qi, Blood, and nourishment. When Spleen Qi becomes deficient because of emotional stress, irregular eating, inadequate nourishment, overwork, or constitutional weakness, individuals may feel mentally unsettled and physically depleted.
Common patterns may include repetitive thoughts, difficulty relaxing, emotional tension, fatigue, poor digestion, weakness, brain fog, heaviness, low motivation, or sleepiness after meals. Weak Spleen Qi may also allow Dampness to accumulate, contributing to cloudy thinking, sluggishness, and post-meal fatigue.
Calm Supplement contains carefully selected herbs traditionally used to calm the Shen, nourish the Heart, support the Spleen, promote healthy Qi transformation, and maintain emotional balance. It is commonly chosen during periods of excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, everyday stress, mental fatigue, or digestive weakness associated with emotional strain.*
Common Signs of Stress, Overthinking and Spleen Qi Imbalance in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Excessive worry or persistent overthinking
- Nervousness or feeling mentally unsettled
- Stress and emotional tension
- Difficulty relaxing the mind
- Repetitive thoughts or mental restlessness
- Feeling mentally overwhelmed during stressful periods
- Physical or mental fatigue
- Low energy or reduced motivation
- Poor digestion associated with stress or worry
- Brain fog or cloudy thinking
- Heaviness or sluggishness
- Sleepiness or fatigue after eating
- Difficulty maintaining emotional balance
- Feeling depleted after prolonged mental or emotional stress
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Calm Supplement?
- Based on traditional Chinese herbal principles
- Made with carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to support a calm mind and emotional balance
- Traditionally used for excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, and mental tension
- Supports mental clarity during periods of everyday stress
- Supports the TCM relationship between worry, Spleen Qi, digestion, and energy
- Traditional honey-bound herbal pills
- Formulated to support long-term emotional wellness and resilience
Suggested Combination for Stress, Overthinking and Mental Wellness Support
Calm Supplement may be combined with Spleen Support, Heartburn Relief, Immune Booster, or Allergy Relief when digestive weakness, depleted Qi, Dampness, or seasonal sensitivities accompany the primary pattern.
Spleen Support may be considered when worry occurs with bloating, loose stools, poor appetite, fatigue, brain fog, heaviness, or sleepiness after meals. Supporting Spleen and Stomach Qi helps produce the Qi and Blood needed to nourish physical energy and the mind.*
Heartburn Relief may be considered when stress or irregular eating occurs with acid regurgitation, occasional heartburn, digestive discomfort, or Stomach Qi imbalance. It traditionally supports the normal descending movement of Stomach Qi and digestive comfort.*
Immune Booster may be considered when prolonged stress occurs with low energy, reduced resilience, frequent seasonal challenges, or feeling run down. It traditionally supports Lung Qi, defensive Qi, and overall vitality.*
Allergy Relief may be considered when stress occurs with seasonal sensitivities, sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, sinus discomfort, or excessive mucus. It traditionally supports Lung function, clears Wind, and promotes seasonal balance.*
Together, these formulas provide broader TCM support for the Shen, Spleen, Stomach, Lung, digestion, emotional balance, mental clarity, and resilience. The appropriate combination depends on the individual’s underlying TCM pattern.*
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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 Calm Supplement
Supports a Calm and Relaxed State of Mind*
Calm Supplement is traditionally used to calm the Shen and support a peaceful, grounded, and relaxed state of mind. It may be beneficial during periods of mental tension, emotional strain, nervousness, or difficulty mentally unwinding.
Supports Emotional Balance During Periods of Worry*
Persistent worry may affect emotional comfort and make it difficult to feel settled. This formula is traditionally used to support emotional balance, mental comfort, and greater steadiness during periods of excessive thinking or everyday concern.
Promotes a Healthy Response to Everyday Stress*
Daily responsibilities, demanding schedules, travel, work, school, and major life changes may place additional strain on the body and mind. This formula is traditionally used to support resilience, emotional stability, and a balanced response to everyday stress.
Supports Mental Clarity and Helps Quiet Overthinking*
Repetitive thoughts and excessive mental activity may contribute to brain fog, mental fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. This formula is traditionally used to support mental clarity, calm focus, and a more balanced relationship between thought, emotion, and energy.
Supports Emotional Steadiness During Nervous Tension*
Nervousness may become more noticeable before social situations, public speaking, travel, work, school, or unfamiliar events. This formula is traditionally used to support emotional steadiness, relaxation, and greater comfort during periods of pressure or mental tension.
Supports Healthy Heart, Spleen, and Shen Balance*
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Heart houses the Shen, while the Spleen is closely connected with digestion, nourishment, and excessive thinking. This formula is traditionally used to support harmony among these systems and promote emotional and mental balance.
Supports Healthy Digestion During Stressful Periods*
Prolonged worry and overthinking may weaken Spleen Qi and affect appetite, digestion, and nutrient transformation. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, appetite, digestive comfort, and the production of Qi and Blood during emotionally demanding periods.
Supports Healthy Energy and Post-Meal Vitality*
Weak Spleen Qi may contribute to heaviness, sluggishness, low energy, or sleepiness after meals. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy food transformation, steady energy, post-meal comfort, and overall vitality.
Promotes Long-Term Emotional Wellness and Resilience*
Rather than providing temporary stimulation or sedation, Calm Supplement is traditionally used to nourish the underlying TCM pattern. Consistent use may support emotional wellness, mental clarity, digestive balance, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Individual results may vary. Benefits often develop gradually as emotional balance, Shen harmony, digestion, and Qi 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 Calm Supplement
This formula is most appropriate for patterns associated with excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, emotional stress, Spleen Qi deficiency, digestive weakness, and Shen disturbance according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Individual patterns may vary and can include:
Excessive Worrying and Overthinking
Individuals may constantly think about responsibilities, work, family concerns, finances, relationships, or future situations. Persistent overthinking may make it difficult to quiet the mind and can gradually contribute to mental and emotional exhaustion.
Nervousness or Feeling Mentally Unsettled
Some individuals experience frequent nervousness, uneasiness, apprehension, or emotional tension. These feelings may become more noticeable before work, school, travel, social situations, public speaking, or unfamiliar events.
Feeling Easily Stressed or Overwhelmed
Everyday responsibilities may become increasingly difficult to manage. Work, school, family obligations, deadlines, or major life changes may contribute to emotional tension and a reduced ability to remain calm and balanced.
Difficulty Relaxing or Unwinding
Even during periods of rest, individuals may find it difficult to relax physically or mentally. Repetitive thoughts, emotional tension, and persistent mental activity may make it challenging to feel peaceful, settled, or at ease.
Mental Exhaustion and Brain Fog
Prolonged mental effort and emotional strain may contribute to poor concentration, forgetfulness, cloudy thinking, reduced mental clarity, or difficulty maintaining focus during work and daily activities.
Fatigue, Weakness, or Low Motivation
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, prolonged worry and excessive thinking may weaken Spleen Qi and gradually deplete energy. Individuals may feel physically tired, mentally drained, weak, sluggish, or less motivated than usual.
Sleepiness or Heaviness After Eating
Some individuals experience drowsiness, brain fog, heaviness, sluggishness, or a desire to lie down after meals. In TCM, this pattern is commonly associated with weakened Spleen Qi and the accumulation of Dampness.
Poor Appetite or Stress-Related Digestive Discomfort
Emotional stress may affect appetite and digestive function. Individuals may experience reduced interest in food, irregular eating, early fullness, bloating, abdominal heaviness, digestive sluggishness, or discomfort after meals.
Reduced Emotional Resilience and Balance
Individuals may feel emotionally depleted, easily affected by stressful situations, or slower to regain their usual sense of calm after emotional strain. This pattern may occur with reduced vitality, difficulty maintaining perspective, and a general feeling of being mentally or physically run down.
Individuals with complex, recurring, or long-standing patterns of excessive worry, nervousness, emotional strain, digestive weakness, or fatigue may benefit from additional herbal support selected according to their constitution and underlying Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern.
Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Calmness, Stress, and Mental Wellness
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotional balance, mental clarity, and a calm mind are supported by healthy digestion, adequate nourishment, sufficient rest, and balanced Heart, Spleen, and Shen function. Daily habits that support these systems may help promote long-term emotional wellness, mental focus, and resilience during stressful periods.
Daily Habits to Support Calmness and Emotional Balance
For best results while using Calm Supplement:
- Eat regular, balanced meals at consistent times each day.
- Choose warm, freshly prepared foods instead of excessive cold or raw foods.
- Get adequate sleep and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
- Aim to sleep between 11 PM and 7 AM whenever possible.
- Practice meditation, deep breathing, Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, prayer, or other relaxation exercises.
- Allow sufficient time for mental rest and recovery during stressful periods.
- Stay physically active with regular exercise, walking, and outdoor activities.
- Maintain healthy social connections and participate in enjoyable hobbies.
- Stay well hydrated throughout the day.
- Allow approximately three hours between dinner and bedtime.
- Create a quiet evening routine that helps the mind gradually settle before sleep.
Foods & Habits to Limit
Individuals experiencing excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, or emotional tension may benefit from limiting:
- Excess caffeine, energy drinks, and other stimulants
- Excess sugar and sugary beverages
- Highly processed foods
- Excessively spicy, pungent, or heavily seasoned foods
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Frequent late-night meals
- Irregular eating schedules or skipping meals
- Excessive screen time before bed
- Overwork without sufficient time for rest and recovery
Foods Traditionally Supportive of Calmness and Mental Wellness
A balanced diet may include warm soups, oats, rice, dates, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, leafy green vegetables, cooked vegetables, whole grains, eggs, fish, lean proteins, and other nourishing foods that support healthy Qi, Blood, digestion, and overall vitality.
From a TCM perspective, the Spleen transforms food into Qi and Blood, while the Heart houses the Shen. When digestion and nourishment are properly supported, the body is better able to nourish the Heart, settle the mind, maintain mental clarity, and support emotional balance.
Supporting a Calm Mind from Within
Traditional Chinese Medicine views emotional wellness, digestion, sleep, energy, and mental clarity as closely connected. Consistent nutrition, regular meals, quality sleep, healthy movement, relaxation practices, and proper digestive function can complement a traditional Chinese herbal wellness routine and support calmness, focus, emotional balance, and long-term resilience.
Individual needs may vary according to constitution, lifestyle, digestive health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern.
Key Ingredients in Calm Supplement
Calm Supplement contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to support emotional balance, mental calmness, healthy sleep, stress management, and overall wellness.
Fresh Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang)
Traditionally used to nourish Yin, cool excess internal Heat, and support emotional balance. Fresh Rehmannia Root is commonly used in Chinese herbal practice to help maintain calmness and support healthy nervous system function.
Poria with Wood Root (Fu Shen)
Traditionally used to calm the mind, support relaxation, and promote emotional wellness. Fu Shen has long been used to help support healthy sleep, reduce restlessness, and maintain mental clarity.
Dwarf Lilyturf Root (Mai Men Dong)
Traditionally used to nourish Yin, support healthy fluid balance, and calm internal dryness and irritability. Mai Men Dong is commonly included in formulas designed to support emotional balance and overall well-being.
Thinleaf Milkwort Root (Yuan Zhi)
Traditionally used to calm the mind, support memory, promote focus, and maintain healthy cognitive function. Yuan Zhi has a long history of use for supporting mental clarity and emotional wellness.
Spine Date Seed (Suan Zao Ren)
Traditionally used to nourish the Heart, calm the spirit (Shen), and support restful sleep. Suan Zao Ren is one of the most widely used Chinese herbs for supporting relaxation, emotional balance, and healthy sleep patterns.
Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas, support digestion, and promote overall balance. Licorice Root helps coordinate the actions of the herbs while supporting healthy Qi and wellness.
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 emotional wellness, reduce nervousness, calm an overactive mind, support healthy sleep, promote mental clarity, help the body manage stress, and maintain overall balance and vitality.*
*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: Fresh Rehmannia Root Poria with Wood Root Dwarf Lilyturf Root Thinleaf Milkwort Root Spine Date Seed Licorice Root |
| Other ingredient: Pure Honey (Traditional Binding Agent) |
How to Take Calm Supplement
Adults or teenagers may take 3–5 pills, for children, age 10 to teens take 1–3 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.
Mental calmness, emotional balance, and focus are influenced by many factors, including sleep quality, stress levels, nutrition, digestion, 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 emotional wellness, stress management, and mental clarity.
Research on Herbs in Calm Supplement
Modern research has examined herbs used in Calm Supplement, particularly Thinleaf Milkwort Root (Yuan Zhi), Poria with Wood Root (Fu Shen), and Fresh Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang). Published reviews and experimental studies have explored their traditional uses, phytochemistry, cognitive function, nervous-system activity, antioxidant activity, immune regulation, inflammatory-response pathways, neuronal development, memory-related functions, and other biological activities.
Research on Thinleaf Milkwort Root has examined naturally occurring compounds associated with cholinergic activity, neuronal development, antioxidant activity, inflammatory-response pathways, and memory-related functions. Reviews of classical Chinese herbal literature have also identified Yuan Zhi as a frequently used herb in traditional formulas intended to support the Shen, memory, and cognitive function.
Poria with Wood Root and Poria originate from the same medicinal fungus, while Fu Shen includes the portion associated with the pine root. Research involving Poria extracts has examined immune-cell activity and cytokine secretion. Traditional herbal literature distinguishes Fu Shen for formulas intended to calm the Shen, support the Heart, and promote emotional balance.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, Calm Supplement is formulated to calm the Shen, nourish the Heart, support communication between the Heart and Kidney, strengthen the Spleen, transform Dampness and Phlegm, and promote mental clarity and emotional balance. These functions are traditionally considered important for individuals experiencing excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, mental restlessness, stress-related fatigue, or difficulty relaxing.
Research References
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Senile Dementia
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3144670/
Fu-Ling, a Chinese Herbal Drug, Modulates Cytokine Secretion by Human Peripheral Blood Monocytes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8732431/
Chinese Herbs for Memory Disorders: A Review and Systematic Analysis of Classical Herbal Literature
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2005290112002051
Research on individual herbs, extracts, teas, or naturally occurring compounds does not prove that the finished Calm Supplement diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents any disease or will produce the same results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calm Supplement used for?
Calm Supplement is traditionally used to support a calm mind, emotional balance, mental clarity, relaxation, healthy stress management, and steady energy. It is commonly chosen during periods of excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, mental tension, emotional strain, or stress-related digestive weakness.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view overthinking and worry?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), prolonged worry and excessive thinking may weaken Spleen Qi and disturb the Shen. This pattern may contribute to repetitive thoughts, mental fatigue, poor concentration, digestive weakness, low energy, difficulty relaxing, and restless sleep.
What is Heart and Spleen Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Heart and Spleen Deficiency is a TCM pattern in which the Spleen does not produce sufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the Heart and Shen. Common signs may include excessive thinking, nervousness, fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness, poor concentration, occasional forgetfulness, emotional sensitivity, and restless sleep.
What is Shen in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Shen is commonly translated as Mind, Spirit, or Consciousness. In TCM, the Heart houses the Shen, and a well-nourished Shen is traditionally associated with emotional steadiness, clear thinking, healthy memory, restful sleep, and a calm state of mind.
Who may benefit from Calm Supplement?
Individuals experiencing excessive worry, overthinking, nervousness, emotional tension, difficulty relaxing, mental fatigue, brain fog, stress-related digestive discomfort, low energy, or sleepiness after meals may choose Calm Supplement as part of their wellness routine.
Can overthinking and emotional stress affect digestion?
Yes. According to TCM, prolonged worry and excessive thinking may weaken the Spleen and interfere with the transformation of food into Qi and Blood. This may contribute to poor appetite, bloating, digestive sluggishness, heaviness, brain fog, or fatigue after meals.
Can prolonged stress contribute to fatigue and low energy?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, ongoing emotional strain may gradually deplete Qi and weaken the Spleen. Individuals may experience mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, reduced motivation, poor concentration, weakness, or difficulty recovering from stressful periods.
Can Calm Supplement support restful sleep?
Calm Supplement contains herbs traditionally used to calm the Shen and support relaxation. It may be considered when occasional restless sleep, difficulty mentally unwinding, or repetitive thoughts occur as part of the individual’s underlying TCM pattern.
How long should I take Calm Supplement?
Individual needs vary according to constitution, lifestyle, stress levels, digestion, sleep quality, and the underlying TCM pattern. Some individuals use Calm Supplement during stressful periods, while others include it in a longer-term wellness routine. Follow the product directions or your practitioner’s recommendation.
Can I take Calm Supplement with other Silkie Herbs formulas?
Calm Supplement may be combined with other formulas according to the individual’s TCM pattern. Common combinations include Spleen Support, Heartburn Relief, Immune Booster, and Allergy Relief when digestive weakness, depleted Qi, or seasonal sensitivities accompany the primary pattern.
When is the best time to take Calm Supplement?
Calm Supplement may be taken according to the directions on the label or your practitioner’s recommendation. Consistent use is generally preferred when supporting emotional balance, digestion, mental clarity, relaxation, and overall resilience.
What herbs are included in Calm Supplement?
Calm Supplement contains Fresh Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang), Poria with Wood Root (Fu Shen), Dwarf Lilyturf Root (Mai Men Dong), Thinleaf Milkwort Root (Yuan Zhi), Spine Date Seed (Suan Zao Ren), and Licorice Root (Gan Cao), along with pure honey as the traditional binding agent. These herbs are traditionally combined to nourish Yin, calm the Shen, support the Heart and Spleen, transform Dampness, and promote emotional balance.
Can Calm Supplement be taken daily or used year-round?
Many individuals choose to take Calm Supplement daily or during periods of increased emotional strain. Others include it in a year-round wellness routine to support a calm mind, healthy digestion, mental clarity, restful sleep, and emotional balance according to their individual TCM pattern.
What makes Silkie Herbs Calm Supplement different?
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice. Calm Supplement is prepared as traditional honey-bound herbal pills using carefully selected medicinal herbs without capsules, compressed tablets, artificial fillers, synthetic binders, lubricants, or unnecessary additives. It is manufactured in the United States and undergoes third-party 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
- Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Traditional Honey-Bound Herbal Pills
- No Capsules
- No Compressed Tablets
- No Artificial Binders or Fillers
- No Lubricants or Flow Agents
- 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.
100% Pure all natural herbs, blended, made, and packaged in the USA
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 Calm Formula
Fresh Rehmannia Root
Fresh Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to nourish Yin, cool the Blood, generate fluids, and support the Heart and Kidney systems. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for restlessness, mental tension, dryness, and patterns involving Yin or fluid deficiency.
Traditional Herbs in Calm Formula
Fresh Rehmannia Root
Fresh Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to nourish Yin, cool the Blood, generate fluids, and support the Heart and Kidney systems. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for restlessness, mental tension, dryness, and patterns involving Yin or fluid deficiency.
Poria with Wood Root
Poria with Wood Root (Fu Shen) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to calm the Shen, support the Heart, strengthen the Spleen, and promote healthy fluid balance. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for mental restlessness, excessive worry, emotional tension, and difficulty settling the mind.
Dwarf Lilyturf Root
Dwarf Lilyturf Root (Mai Men Dong) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to nourish Yin, generate fluids, clear deficiency Heat, and support the Lung, Stomach, and Heart systems. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for dryness, restlessness, irritability, and patterns involving insufficient Yin or body fluids.
Thinleaf Milkwort Root
Thinleaf Milkwort Root (Yuan Zhi) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to calm the Shen, transform Phlegm, support mental clarity, and promote communication between the Heart and Kidney systems. In TCM, it is commonly included in formulas for excessive thinking, emotional restlessness, occasional forgetfulness, and difficulty calming the mind.
honey is the only binding agent
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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.
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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.
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Over five generations we have collected, tested and refined Chinese herbal formulas that themselves draw from 3,000 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.