What Is Cold Hands and Feet Supplement?
Cold Hands and Feet Supplement is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy circulation, warm the body's internal energy, promote peripheral circulation, support healthy blood flow to the hands and feet, and help maintain overall warmth, comfort, and vitality.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cold hands and feet are often associated with imbalances involving Kidney Yang, Spleen Yang, Blood circulation, and the body's warming energy. The Yang energy acts as the body's internal furnace, helping to warm the organs, circulate Blood and Qi, and maintain healthy circulation throughout the extremities. When Yang energy becomes weakened or circulation becomes impaired, individuals may experience persistently cold hands, cold feet, sensitivity to cold temperatures, fatigue, low energy, poor circulation, and an overall feeling of being cold.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, internal cold may develop when Kidney Yang and Spleen Yang become deficient, reducing the body's ability to generate warmth and properly circulate Blood and Qi to the hands and feet. Some individuals may also experience cold sensations due to poor circulation, stagnation, weakened vitality, or an inability to distribute warmth throughout the body.
Cold Hands and Feet Supplement is an empirical herbal blend traditionally used to support healthy circulation, warm internal Yang energy, promote healthy blood flow, support peripheral circulation, and help maintain warmth and comfort in the hands, feet, and entire body. This formula is commonly chosen by individuals seeking support for cold hands, cold feet, poor circulation, sensitivity to cold weather, low energy, and long-term circulatory wellness.*
Common Signs of Cold and Circulation Imbalance in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Cold hands and feet
- Poor circulation
- Sensitivity to cold temperatures
- Frequently feeling cold
- Cold fingers and toes
- Numbness or tingling associated with coldness
- Low energy or fatigue
- Pale complexion
- Weak circulation to the extremities
- Feeling chilled throughout the body
- Reduced vitality and stamina
- Difficulty staying warm during colder weather
- Cold sensations despite normal room temperatures
- Sluggish circulation
- Lack of warmth in the hands and feet
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Cold Hands and Feet Supplement?
- Based on classical Chinese herbal principles
- Carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to support healthy circulation and warming Yang energy
- Traditionally used to support cold hands, cold feet, and circulatory wellness
- Supports healthy Blood and Qi circulation throughout the body
- Helps maintain warmth, comfort, and vitality
- Crafted to support balance rather than temporarily masking symptoms
- Traditional honey-bound herbal pills for optimal herbal integrity
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 Cold Hands and Feet Supplement
Supports Healthy Circulation to the Hands and Feet*
Cold hands and cold feet are often associated with reduced circulation and insufficient warming energy according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy circulation to the hands, feet, fingers, and toes while promoting warmth, comfort, and improved blood flow throughout the extremities.
Helps Warm the Body's Yang Energy*
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang energy is responsible for warmth, vitality, circulation, and metabolic activity. This formula is traditionally used to help warm and support Yang energy, particularly when individuals experience chronic coldness, sensitivity to cold temperatures, or a persistent feeling of internal cold.
Supports Healthy Blood Vessel Function and Circulation*
Healthy circulation depends on the smooth movement of Qi and Blood throughout the body. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy blood vessel function, promote circulation, and help deliver nourishment to the hands, feet, muscles, and connective tissues.
Traditionally Used to Warm Cold Hands and Cold Feet*
Many individuals experience chronically cold fingers, cold toes, cold feet, or cold hands even in mild temperatures. This formula is traditionally used to support warmth in the extremities and help maintain comfortable circulation throughout the body.
Supports Kidney Yang and Spleen Yang Function*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kidney Yang and Spleen Yang play important roles in warmth, circulation, energy production, digestion, and fluid regulation. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy Kidney and Spleen function and promote overall vitality.
Helps Maintain Comfort Associated with Cold-Induced Numbness and Tingling*
Reduced circulation and internal cold patterns may contribute to occasional numbness, tingling, or reduced sensation in the hands and feet. This formula is traditionally used to support circulation and promote greater comfort in the extremities.
Supports Healthy Circulation During Cold Weather*
Many individuals notice worsening symptoms during winter, cold temperatures, windy conditions, or seasonal transitions. This formula is traditionally used to support the body's ability to maintain warmth and circulation during colder environmental conditions.
Promotes Energy, Warmth, and Vitality*
When Yang energy becomes weakened, individuals may experience fatigue, low energy, cold intolerance, and reduced vitality. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy energy production, physical stamina, internal warmth, and overall vitality.
Supports Healthy Fluid Metabolism and Internal Balance*
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that healthy fluid metabolism depends on proper Spleen and Kidney function. This formula is traditionally used to support balanced fluid regulation, healthy circulation, and overall internal harmony.
Supports Healthy Digestion and Nutrient Utilization*
The digestive system plays a central role in generating Qi and Blood according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This formula is traditionally used to support digestive function, nutrient absorption, and the body's ability to generate energy and warmth.
Supports Long-Term Circulatory Wellness*
Rather than focusing only on temporary cold sensations, this formula is traditionally used to support long-term circulation, healthy blood flow, warmth, vitality, and internal balance through consistent use over time.
Supports Healthy Aging and Physical Resilience*
As individuals age, circulation, warmth, and energy levels may gradually decline. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy aging, maintain physical resilience, and promote comfortable circulation throughout daily life.
Individual results may vary. Improvement often develops gradually as circulation, warmth, 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 Cold Hands and Feet Supplement
This formula is most appropriate for patterns associated with internal cold, reduced circulation, Kidney Yang deficiency, Spleen Yang deficiency, and cold extremities according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Different individuals may experience different symptoms, such as:
Cold Hands and Cold Feet
Many individuals experience persistently cold hands, cold feet, cold fingers, or cold toes regardless of room temperature. Symptoms may be present throughout the year or become significantly worse during colder weather and seasonal transitions.
Poor Circulation to the Hands and Feet
Reduced circulation may contribute to cold extremities, delayed warming after cold exposure, decreased comfort in the fingers and toes, and a general feeling that blood flow is not reaching the outer areas of the body efficiently.
Cold Sensations in the Fingers and Toes
Some individuals experience recurring cold sensations that primarily affect the fingertips, fingers, toes, or feet. These symptoms may occur indoors, outdoors, during cold weather, or even when others feel comfortable.
Numbness, Tingling, or Reduced Sensation in the Extremities
Poor circulation and internal cold patterns may contribute to occasional numbness, tingling sensations, pins-and-needles feelings, or reduced sensation in the hands, fingers, feet, or toes.
Sensitivity to Cold Temperatures
Individuals may become uncomfortable quickly when exposed to cold weather, air conditioning, wind, rain, or cooler environments. They often require extra layers of clothing and may struggle to stay warm compared to others.
Hands and Feet That Take a Long Time to Warm Up
After exposure to cold temperatures, the hands and feet may remain cold for extended periods. Individuals often report difficulty restoring warmth even when indoors or under blankets.
Coldness Accompanied by Fatigue and Low Energy
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, chronic coldness is often associated with reduced Yang energy. Individuals may experience fatigue, low stamina, exhaustion, reduced motivation, and difficulty maintaining physical energy throughout the day.
Overall Chilled Feeling Throughout the Body
Some individuals experience a persistent sensation of feeling cold, chilled, or unable to stay warm. This may affect the entire body rather than only the hands and feet and may occur regardless of environmental temperature.
Discomfort That Worsens During Winter or Cold Weather
Symptoms may become more noticeable during winter months, rainy weather, cold climates, windy conditions, or seasonal transitions when the body's warming energy is challenged by external cold influences.
Cold-Related Stiffness in the Fingers, Hands, Toes, or Feet
Internal cold patterns may contribute to stiffness, tightness, reduced flexibility, or discomfort affecting the small joints of the hands and feet, particularly during cold weather or periods of inactivity.
Muscle Tightness or Spasms Associated with Cold Exposure
Some individuals notice occasional muscle tightness, spasms, cramping sensations, or discomfort that becomes more noticeable during cold weather, after exposure to cold environments, or when circulation is reduced.
Digestive Weakness Accompanied by Cold Patterns
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, weakened Spleen Yang may contribute to poor digestion, reduced appetite, abdominal coldness, low energy, and difficulty generating adequate warmth throughout the body.
Low Vitality and Reduced Physical Endurance
Individuals with long-standing cold patterns often report reduced vitality, poor stamina, fatigue, lack of motivation, and difficulty maintaining consistent energy levels during work, exercise, or routine daily activities.
Hunched Posture or Seeking Warmth Frequently
Many individuals naturally seek warm drinks, heated blankets, hot showers, warm environments, or adopt protective postures to conserve warmth when experiencing chronic internal cold patterns.
Individuals with more complex, chronic, recurring, or long-standing cold circulation patterns may benefit from combining this formula with additional herbal support to address underlying imbalances and promote long-term warmth, circulation, vitality, and overall wellness.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Cold Hands and Feet
According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, healthy circulation and warmth depend on strong Yang energy, proper digestion, balanced Blood flow, and healthy Qi movement throughout the body. Daily habits that support these functions may help promote long-term circulation, comfort, and vitality.
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 regular walking, stretching, Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, or other forms of movement
- Keep the hands, feet, and lower back warm, especially during cold weather
- Stay well hydrated with warm or room-temperature beverages
- Get adequate sleep and maintain a consistent sleep routine
- Manage stress through relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, or other healthy practices
- Spend time outdoors regularly and maintain an active lifestyle
- Support healthy digestion, as nutrient absorption plays an important role in energy and circulation
To support healthy circulation and warmth, it is recommended to limit:
- Excessive cold foods and iced beverages
- Highly processed foods
- Excess sugar and sugary beverages
- Deep-fried, greasy, or heavily processed foods
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Frequent late-night meals
- Prolonged inactivity or sitting for extended periods
Foods traditionally considered supportive for circulation and warmth include warm soups, bone broth, ginger, cinnamon, dates, lamb, cooked vegetables, whole grains, and other nourishing foods that support Qi, Blood, and Yang energy.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy digestion is considered an important foundation for circulation because the Spleen helps transform food into Qi and Blood, which nourish the body and help maintain warmth in the hands, feet, and extremities.
Consistent nutrition, quality sleep, regular exercise, stress management, and proper digestive health are important foundations for supporting healthy circulation, warm hands and feet, energy, and long-term vitality.
Key Ingredients in Cold Hands and Feet Supplement
Cold Hands and Feet Supplement contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to support healthy circulation, warm Yang energy, nourish Blood, strengthen Qi, and promote overall vitality.
Cassia Twig (Gui Zhi)
Traditionally used to warm the channels, promote healthy circulation, and support the movement of Qi and Blood throughout the body. Gui Zhi is commonly used in Chinese herbal formulas designed to help maintain warmth in the hands, feet, and extremities.
Angelica Root (Dang Gui)
Traditionally used to nourish and support healthy Blood circulation. Dang Gui is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting circulation, vitality, and overall wellness.
Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang)
Traditionally used to warm the body's internal systems, support digestive function, and strengthen Yang energy. Dried Ginger is commonly used to help maintain healthy circulation and comfort during cold conditions.
Membranous Milkvetch Root (Huang Qi)
Traditionally used to support Qi, vitality, and overall resilience. Huang Qi helps strengthen the body's energy reserves and supports healthy circulation and daily wellness.
Jujube (Da Zao)
Traditionally used to nourish Qi and Blood, support digestion, and harmonize herbal formulas. Jujube has long been used to promote overall vitality and wellness.
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao)
Traditionally used to support digestion, strengthen Qi, and harmonize the actions of other herbs within the formula. Prepared Licorice Root is commonly included in traditional formulas that support energy and internal balance.
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 circulation, warm the body's Yang energy, nourish Blood, strengthen Qi, promote warmth in the hands and feet, and maintain overall vitality and wellness.*
*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: Cassia Twig Angelica Root Dried Ginger Membranous Milkvetch Root Jujube Prepared Licorice Root |
| Other ingredients: Pure honey to aid digestion and absorption |
How to Take Cold Hands and Feet Supplement
Adults or teenagers may take 1–10 pills once or twice daily with warm water, 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.
Healthy circulation, warmth, and energy levels develop gradually and are influenced by digestion, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and overall wellness. Noticeable benefits may develop 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 to support circulation, warmth, vitality, and overall balance.
A Proven, Research-Backed Cold Hands and Feet Formula
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in warming and circulation-support formulas, particularly Cassia Twig (Gui Zhi), Angelica Root (Dang Gui), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), and Astragalus (Huang Qi), has explored their effects on circulation, vascular function, thermoregulation, antioxidant activity, and overall wellness. Studies published in journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Frontiers in Pharmacology, and Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy have investigated how these traditional herbs support healthy blood flow, peripheral circulation, and physiological balance.
Research on Angelica Root (Dang Gui) has examined its role in supporting healthy circulation and vascular function, while studies involving Cassia Twig (Gui Zhi) and Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) have explored their traditional warming properties and influence on circulation and blood vessel function. Astragalus (Huang Qi) has also been studied for its effects on circulation, vitality, and overall physiological resilience.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, cold hands and feet are often associated with insufficient Yang energy, reduced circulation of Qi and Blood, or an inability of the body's warming functions to reach the extremities. Traditional warming herbal formulas are designed to support Yang Qi, nourish Blood, promote healthy circulation, and help maintain warmth and comfort throughout the body.
Research References
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24716136/
Advances on the Pharmacological Effects of Astragalus membranaceus (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.00349/full
Protective Effects and Pharmacological Actions of Ginger and Its Bioactive Compounds (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30677662/
Cinnamomum cassia: Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Properties and Traditional Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23567932/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chronic Diarrhea Support used for?
Chronic Diarrhea Support is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support healthy digestion, strengthen intestinal function, promote normal bowel movements, and support individuals experiencing chronic diarrhea, loose stools, frequent bowel movements, poor digestion, and digestive weakness.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view chronic diarrhea?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chronic diarrhea is often associated with Spleen Qi Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, digestive weakness, and impaired transformation of food and fluids. When the digestive system lacks sufficient warmth and energy, the body may struggle to properly digest food and regulate bowel function.
What is Spleen Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Spleen Qi Deficiency is a common TCM pattern involving weakened digestive function and impaired nutrient transformation. Common signs may include chronic diarrhea, loose stools, bloating after eating, poor appetite, fatigue, weakness, abdominal discomfort, and difficulty maintaining healthy digestion.
What is Kidney Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Kidney Yang Deficiency refers to insufficient warming energy within the body. Common signs may include chronic diarrhea occurring early in the morning, diarrhea during the night, cold hands and feet, low energy, abdominal coldness, frequent urination, and weakened digestive function.
Who may benefit from Chronic Diarrhea Support?
Individuals experiencing chronic diarrhea, loose stools, urgent bowel movements, digestive weakness, chronic colitis, poor nutrient absorption, bloating after meals, abdominal discomfort, or long-standing digestive imbalance may choose Chronic Diarrhea Support as part of their digestive wellness routine.
Can Chronic Diarrhea Support help support digestive health?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas have historically been used to support healthy digestive function, intestinal balance, nutrient absorption, and bowel regularity. Chronic Diarrhea Support is commonly selected by individuals seeking support for long-term digestive wellness and healthy stool consistency.
Can Chronic Diarrhea Support be used for diarrhea that occurs anytime during the day or night?
Yes. Chronic Diarrhea Support is commonly selected by individuals experiencing diarrhea that may occur during the day, at night, early in the morning, after meals, or at unpredictable times. Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on addressing the underlying digestive imbalance associated with chronic bowel irregularity.
Why is digestive function important for overall health?
Healthy digestion allows the body to properly break down food, absorb nutrients, transform food into energy, and support overall wellness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, strong Spleen and Stomach function are considered essential for maintaining vitality, healthy bowel movements, and long-term digestive health.
Can chronic diarrhea affect energy levels?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, chronic diarrhea may gradually weaken the body's Qi and reduce the ability to extract nourishment from food. Some individuals may experience fatigue, weakness, low energy, mental fog, or reduced stamina when digestive function becomes compromised.
What conditions are commonly associated with chronic digestive weakness?
Digestive weakness is commonly associated with chronic diarrhea, loose stools, frequent bowel movements, chronic colitis, poor appetite, bloating after eating, abdominal discomfort, nutrient malabsorption, fatigue, and weakened digestive function.
How long should I take Chronic Diarrhea Support?
Every individual is different. Recovery time depends on factors such as the duration of symptoms, digestive health, dietary habits, constitution, and consistency of use. Some individuals choose to use Chronic Diarrhea Support during active digestive recovery, while others continue use as part of their long-term digestive wellness routine. Long-term use is best discussed with a qualified practitioner.
Can I take Chronic Diarrhea Support with other Silkie Herbs formulas?
Many Silkie Herbs formulas are designed to complement one another. Chronic Diarrhea Support is often combined with formulas such as Spleen Support, Stomach Formula, Appetite Support, Energy and Endurance, Kidney Support Yang, Kidney Support Yin, and other formulas depending on individual wellness goals and digestive needs.
When is the best time to take Chronic Diarrhea Support?
Chronic Diarrhea Support may be taken according to the directions on the label or your practitioner's recommendation. Many individuals choose to take it consistently throughout their digestive recovery period to support intestinal function, digestive balance, and healthy bowel movements.
What herbs are included in Chronic Diarrhea Support?
Chronic Diarrhea Support contains a carefully selected blend of Psoralen (Bu Gu Zhi), Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu), Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou), Magnolia Vine Fruit (Wu Wei Zi), Ginger (Sheng Jiang), and Jujube (Da Zao), along with pure honey as the binding agent. These herbs have traditionally been used in Chinese herbal practice to support digestive warmth, strengthen intestinal function, support normal bowel movements, and promote digestive balance.
Can Chronic Diarrhea Support be used year-round?
Many individuals choose to use Chronic Diarrhea Support during periods of active digestive recovery. Others may use it as part of an ongoing wellness routine to support digestive strength, bowel regularity, nutrient absorption, and overall gastrointestinal health.
What makes Silkie Herbs Chronic Diarrhea Support 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 Kidneys for chronic diarrhea?
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that the Spleen and Kidneys play essential roles in digestion and fluid regulation. The Spleen transforms food into Qi and nourishment, while the Kidneys provide the warming energy necessary for healthy digestive function. When these systems become weakened, chronic diarrhea and digestive imbalance may occur.
Can poor digestion affect nutrient absorption?
Yes. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that weakened digestive function may reduce the body's ability to properly transform and absorb nutrients from food. Supporting digestive strength may help promote healthy energy production, vitality, and overall wellness.
Can Chronic Diarrhea Support be taken daily?
Many individuals choose to take Chronic Diarrhea Support daily during periods of digestive recovery. Consistent use is often preferred when supporting digestive strength, intestinal health, bowel regularity, and long-term digestive wellness according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What foods help support healthy digestion?
Many practitioners recommend a balanced diet that includes warm cooked foods, soups, stews, cooked vegetables, quality protein, adequate hydration, and regular meals. Traditional Chinese Medicine often emphasizes avoiding excessive cold foods, iced drinks, and highly processed foods when supporting digestive health.
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
Cassia twig
Cassia Twig (Gui Zhi) is known for its warming properties, helping to release cold from the body and promote circulation. It is often used in TCM to tonify Yang and improve blood flow, particularly in cases of cold extremities.
Prepared licorice root
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) is a harmonizer in TCM formulas, ensuring that the effects of other herbs work in synergy. It helps boost energy levels, strengthen the digestive system, and improve circulation, which can help address the underlying causes of cold extremities.
Membranous milkvetch root
Membranous Milkvetch Root (Huang Qi) is known for its ability to strengthen the immune system and tonify Qi (vital energy). By boosting overall energy levels, Membranous Milkvetch Root can help increase warmth and vitality, addressing the root causes of cold hands and feet.
Angelica Root
Angelica Root (Dang Gui) is used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and nourish the body. It helps improve warmth and energy in the body, which can relieve symptoms of cold hands and feet.
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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Here's my story.
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.