What Is Constipation Relief Supplement?
Constipation Relief is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support occasional acute and chronic constipation, hard or dry stools, irregular bowel movements, abdominal bloating, fullness, digestive stagnation, and healthy bowel regularity.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), constipation may develop when excessive Heat and dryness accumulate in the Stomach and Intestines, consuming the body's fluids and making the stool increasingly dry, hard, and difficult to pass. This pattern is traditionally associated with Yangming Organ Heat, in which Heat, dryness, food residue, and stagnation accumulate within the gastrointestinal system and interfere with normal bowel movements.
Individuals with this type of constipation may experience dry or hardened stools, several days without a bowel movement, abdominal fullness or distention, bloating, discomfort or pressure in the abdomen, thirst or preference for cold drinks, bad breath, a dry mouth, feeling unusually warm, dark or concentrated urine, and other signs traditionally associated with intestinal Heat and stagnation.
Constipation Relief is based on traditional Chinese herbal principles and is formulated to clear accumulated Heat, promote bowel movements, relieve digestive stagnation, support healthy Qi movement, and help the gastrointestinal system eliminate accumulated food residue and waste. The formula is designed to encourage bowel regularity while supporting the body's fluids and maintaining digestive balance.*
Common Signs of Constipation and Intestinal Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Acute or occasional constipation
- Chronic or recurring constipation
- Hard, dry, or difficult-to-pass stools
- Going several days without a bowel movement
- Irregular or infrequent bowel movements
- Abdominal bloating and fullness
- Distended or uncomfortable abdomen
- Digestive stagnation after eating
- Feeling that the bowels have not completely emptied
- Dry mouth or increased thirst
- Sluggish digestion
- Preference for cold drinks
- Bad breath associated with digestive Heat
- Dark or concentrated urine
- Feeling hot or experiencing excessive warmth
- Dryness associated with difficult bowel movements
- Signs of accumulated Heat in the Stomach and Intestines
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Constipation Relief?
- Based on traditional Chinese herbal principles
- Designed to support both occasional and recurring constipation patterns
- Traditionally used to promote healthy, regular bowel movements
- Helps address intestinal Heat, dryness, and digestive stagnation
- Supports healthy Qi movement throughout the digestive system
- Helps relieve abdominal fullness and bloating associated with stagnation
- Supports the natural elimination of accumulated food residue and waste
- Formulated to promote bowel regularity while maintaining digestive balance
- Crafted from carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to address the underlying TCM pattern rather than simply masking digestive symptoms
Suggested Combination for More Comprehensive Digestive & Bowel Support
For individuals experiencing recurring constipation, bloating, abdominal fullness, poor digestion, heartburn, digestive Heat, dryness, or long-term bowel irregularity, Constipation Relief may be paired with Spleen Support, Heartburn Formula, or Kidney Yin Support according to the individual's Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy bowel movements depend on more than the Large Intestine alone. Proper digestion, transformation of food, movement of Qi, adequate body fluids, and balanced Spleen, Stomach, and Kidney function all contribute to normal elimination. Constipation Relief primarily supports patterns involving intestinal Heat, dryness, and stagnation, while complementary formulas may be used when additional underlying imbalances are present.
Spleen Support is traditionally used when constipation or irregular bowel movements occur together with weak digestion, abdominal bloating after eating, poor nutrient transformation, fatigue, heaviness, food stagnation, or general Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency. Strengthening digestive function helps support the normal transformation and movement of food throughout the gastrointestinal system.
Heartburn Formula may be considered when constipation occurs together with acid discomfort, indigestion, upper abdominal fullness, food stagnation, belching, or other signs of Stomach imbalance. Supporting normal Stomach Qi movement can provide more comprehensive digestive support when upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms occur together.
Kidney Support Yin is traditionally used when chronic constipation is accompanied by pronounced dryness, insufficient body fluids, night sweats, dry mouth or throat, hot flashes, or other signs of Yin deficiency. In TCM, adequate Yin and body fluids help moisten the Intestines and support comfortable, regular bowel movements.
Together, these formulas provide a more individualized TCM approach to digestive and bowel health by addressing intestinal Heat and stagnation while also supporting Spleen and Stomach function, healthy Qi movement, digestive comfort, adequate fluids, and regular elimination according to the individual's underlying 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 Constipation Relief Supplement
Supports Regular and Comfortable Bowel Movements*
Constipation Relief is traditionally used to support regular bowel movements and help the body eliminate accumulated waste more comfortably. It may be especially beneficial for individuals experiencing infrequent bowel movements, hard or dry stool, difficulty passing stool, or recurring constipation associated with intestinal heat and dryness.
Helps Relieve Occasional and Recurring Constipation*
This formula is traditionally used for both occasional constipation and recurring patterns of difficult bowel movements. By addressing intestinal heat, dryness, stagnation, and impaired movement of Qi, it supports healthier bowel regularity and more comfortable elimination according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles.
Supports Relief from Hard, Dry, and Difficult-to-Pass Stool*
When excessive heat accumulates in the Stomach and Intestines, body fluids may become depleted and stool can become increasingly dry, hard, and difficult to pass. This formula traditionally helps clear accumulated heat while supporting smoother and more complete bowel movements.
Promotes Healthy Intestinal Motility and Natural Elimination*
Healthy intestinal movement is essential for regular bowel habits and complete elimination. This formula traditionally supports the natural movement of the digestive system, encourages bowel movements, and helps restore healthy intestinal function when sluggish elimination contributes to constipation, fullness, or abdominal discomfort.
Helps Reduce Bloating and Abdominal Fullness Associated with Constipation*
Constipation frequently occurs together with abdominal bloating, fullness, pressure, and a sensation that the digestive system is backed up. This formula traditionally helps clear accumulated stagnation and supports healthy movement through the gastrointestinal system to promote greater digestive comfort.
Supports Healthy Qi Flow Through the Digestive System*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, proper digestion and elimination depend on the smooth movement of Qi. When Qi becomes obstructed by food residue, heat, or intestinal stagnation, constipation and abdominal fullness may develop. This formula supports healthy Qi movement and digestive balance.
Helps Clear Intestinal Heat and Stagnation*
This formula is traditionally used for constipation associated with accumulated heat and stagnation in the Stomach and Intestines. By helping clear excess heat and move accumulated waste, it supports healthier elimination while addressing the underlying digestive pattern associated with dry, difficult bowel movements.
Supports Healthy Digestion and Food Breakdown*
Poor digestion and retained food may contribute to abdominal fullness, bloating, reduced appetite, digestive congestion, and irregular bowel movements. This formula supports the body's natural ability to digest food, move accumulated food residue, and maintain healthy gastrointestinal function.
Helps Relieve Food Stagnation and Digestive Congestion*
Food stagnation may create a sensation of fullness, pressure, bloating, heaviness, or food remaining in the digestive system for too long. This formula traditionally promotes the movement of Qi and accumulated food residue to help restore a healthier digestive rhythm.
Supports More Complete Bowel Movements*
Some individuals may have bowel movements but continue to experience a sensation of incomplete elimination, abdominal pressure, or retained stool. This formula traditionally supports more effective intestinal movement and elimination to promote a greater feeling of digestive emptiness and comfort after bowel movements.
Promotes Gastrointestinal Cleansing and Removal of Accumulated Waste*
According to Traditional Chinese herbal principles, accumulated heat, food residue, and stagnation can interfere with normal digestive movement. This formula traditionally supports gastrointestinal cleansing and the natural elimination of accumulated waste while helping restore healthier movement through the digestive tract.
Helps Maintain Healthy Intestinal Moisture and Balance*
Constipation associated with intestinal heat frequently presents with dry, hard, compacted stool. This formula is traditionally designed to clear heat and promote elimination while preserving the body's underlying Yin and fluids, supporting healthier intestinal balance and comfortable bowel movements.
Supports Digestive Comfort After Meals*
Individuals with intestinal stagnation may experience uncomfortable fullness, bloating, abdominal pressure, poor appetite, or sluggish digestion after eating. By supporting healthy digestion and movement of Qi, this formula helps maintain greater digestive comfort and normal gastrointestinal function following meals.
Promotes Long-Term Bowel Regularity and Digestive Balance*
For individuals with recurring constipation patterns, supporting the underlying digestive environment is important for maintaining regularity. This formula traditionally addresses heat, dryness, food stagnation, and impaired Qi movement to promote healthier bowel habits and long-term digestive balance.
Individual results may vary. Improvement occurs gradually as intestinal heat, stagnation, and digestive 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 Constipation Relief
This formula is most appropriate for patterns associated with intestinal heat, Yangming bowel heat, dryness, food stagnation, and impaired digestive Qi movement according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Different individuals may experience different symptoms, such as:
Acute or Chronic Constipation
Constipation may occur occasionally or become a recurring, long-standing digestive pattern. Individuals may experience fewer bowel movements than usual, difficulty passing stool, prolonged time between bowel movements, or an ongoing feeling that normal bowel regularity has become disrupted.
Hard, Dry, or Difficult-to-Pass Stool
Stool may become unusually dry, firm, hard, compacted, or difficult to eliminate. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this pattern commonly develops when intestinal heat consumes fluids and creates dryness within the gastrointestinal tract.
Infrequent Bowel Movements
Some individuals may go several days without having a bowel movement or notice that bowel movements occur much less frequently than their normal pattern. This may be accompanied by abdominal fullness, bloating, pressure, or increasing digestive discomfort.
Straining During Bowel Movements
Constipation may require excessive effort or prolonged straining to pass stool. Individuals may feel that the stool is present but difficult to move because it is too dry, hard, compacted, or the normal downward movement of digestive Qi has become impaired.
Incomplete Bowel Movements
Some individuals are able to pass stool but continue to feel that the bowel has not emptied completely. This sensation of incomplete elimination may occur alongside abdominal pressure, fullness, bloating, digestive heaviness, or the repeated urge to have another bowel movement.
Abdominal Fullness and Bloating
Constipation and intestinal stagnation commonly create abdominal fullness, bloating, distention, pressure, or a sensation that the abdomen feels overly full. These symptoms may become increasingly noticeable when several days pass without a complete bowel movement.
Abdominal Pressure or Discomfort
Accumulated stool, food residue, heat, and stagnation may contribute to abdominal pressure or discomfort. Individuals may describe the abdomen as feeling tight, congested, overly full, or uncomfortable, particularly when constipation has persisted for several days.
Intestinal Heat and Dryness
Signs of intestinal heat may include dry stool, thirst, a dry mouth, feelings of internal warmth, concentrated urine, or digestive discomfort associated with heat. In TCM, excessive intestinal heat may consume fluids and contribute directly to constipation.
Constipation Associated with Food Stagnation
Overeating, heavy meals, rich foods, greasy foods, or excessive spicy foods may contribute to food accumulation and digestive stagnation. Individuals may experience constipation together with bloating, fullness, reduced appetite, belching, abdominal pressure, or a sensation of food remaining in the stomach.
Poor Appetite with Abdominal Fullness
When food residue and digestive stagnation accumulate, appetite may decrease even though the abdomen continues to feel full or bloated. Individuals may have little desire to eat because digestion feels sluggish, congested, or unable to completely process previous meals.
Feeling of Digestive Congestion
Some individuals describe feeling backed up, heavy, congested, or unable to fully empty their digestive system. This may occur together with constipation, bloating, abdominal fullness, reduced appetite, incomplete bowel movements, or discomfort after eating.
Constipation After Eating Spicy or Heating Foods
Frequent consumption of spicy, rich, fried, greasy, or strongly warming foods may contribute to gastrointestinal heat according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Individuals with this pattern may notice increasingly dry stool, difficult elimination, thirst, abdominal fullness, or constipation.
Thirst and Preference for Cold Drinks
When constipation is associated with excessive internal heat and depletion of body fluids, individuals may experience increased thirst or a stronger desire for cool or cold beverages. This pattern may occur together with dry stool, dry mouth, and feelings of internal warmth.
Dry Mouth or Dry Tongue
Intestinal heat and fluid depletion may be accompanied by dryness of the mouth or tongue. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these signs may indicate that accumulated heat has begun consuming the fluids needed to keep the intestines properly moistened.
Bad Breath Associated with Digestive Stagnation
Persistent unpleasant breath may accompany digestive heat, retained food, and gastrointestinal stagnation. When present together with constipation, bloating, abdominal fullness, dry stool, or reduced appetite, it may reflect an underlying pattern of accumulated heat and digestive congestion.
Thick or Yellow Tongue Coating
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine tongue diagnosis, individuals with accumulated gastrointestinal heat and stagnation may present with a thick, greasy, yellow, or dry yellow tongue coating. This pattern may accompany constipation, abdominal fullness, thirst, bad breath, and digestive heat.
Reduced Bowel Regularity During Periods of Digestive Heat
Some individuals notice that bowel movements become less frequent and stool becomes progressively harder or drier during periods of internal heat. This may occur alongside thirst, abdominal fullness, digestive discomfort, reduced appetite, or a sensation of heat within the body.
Constipation with Bloating and Poor Digestion
Constipation does not always occur by itself. Many individuals simultaneously experience bloating, fullness after meals, sluggish digestion, poor appetite, abdominal pressure, and irregular bowel movements, suggesting that both intestinal stagnation and impaired digestive movement may be involved.
This formula is most appropriate for constipation associated with intestinal heat, dryness, food stagnation, abdominal fullness, and difficult elimination rather than constipation primarily associated with Cold, severe deficiency, or other distinctly different Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns.
Individuals with more complex, chronic, recurring, or long-standing constipation and digestive stagnation patterns may benefit from combining this formula with additional herbal support to address underlying digestive imbalances and promote healthier bowel regularity, Qi movement, intestinal balance, and long-term digestive wellness.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Constipation & Bowel Regularity
According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, healthy bowel movements depend on proper digestive function, adequate intestinal moisture, smooth movement of Qi, and the body's ability to move waste through the intestines. Irregular eating habits, excessive rich foods, inadequate hydration, internal Heat, and digestive stagnation may contribute to constipation, abdominal bloating, fullness, and irregular bowel movements.
For best results:
- Eat regularly portioned meals three times daily at consistent times
- Choose warm, freshly prepared, easily digested meals whenever possible
- Drink lukewarm water regularly throughout the day to support hydration and intestinal moisture
- Stay physically active with regular walking, stretching, Tai Chi, Qigong, or other gentle movement to support healthy digestion and bowel regularity
- Develop a consistent daily bowel routine and avoid repeatedly ignoring the natural urge to have a bowel movement
- Allow at least 2½ to 3 hours between your last meal and bedtime
- Prioritize adequate rest and maintain a consistent sleep schedule, ideally going to bed around 10:30 PM and sleeping between approximately 11 PM and 7 AM
- Protect the body from excessive cold, drafts, and prolonged direct air conditioning when appropriate for your individual pattern
To support healthy digestion and regular bowel movements, it is recommended to limit:
- Excessive raw or uncooked vegetables and fruits when digestion is weak
- Excess sweets and sugary foods
- Greasy, oily, and deep-fried foods
- Excess dairy products
- Pungent, heavily seasoned, or excessively spicy foods
- Pickled and heavily preserved foods
- Burnt or heavily charred meats
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Alcohol and excessive coffee
- Cold or iced beverages, including iced smoothies
Foods traditionally considered supportive for digestive and bowel health include warm cooked vegetables, soups, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, squash, pears prepared warm or cooked, whole grains, and other nourishing foods appropriate for the individual's digestive pattern.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, constipation may develop from different underlying patterns, including intestinal Heat, Qi stagnation, insufficient intestinal moisture, or digestive weakness. Supporting regular digestion and elimination therefore involves more than simply stimulating a bowel movement. The underlying pattern, diet, hydration, activity level, and daily habits should also be considered.
Consistent meal timing, adequate hydration, regular movement, proper rest, and balanced food choices are important foundations for supporting bowel regularity, comfortable digestion, and long-term digestive wellness.
Key Ingredients in Constipation Relief Supplement
Constipation Relief contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs and ingredients traditionally used together to promote bowel regularity, address digestive stagnation, support intestinal moisture, and encourage comfortable elimination.
Black Cohosh Rhizome (Sheng Ma)
Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to regulate the movement of Qi and support the body's natural lifting and descending functions. Sheng Ma is commonly incorporated into balanced formulas to help harmonize digestive function and support proper movement through the gastrointestinal system.
Thorowax Root (Chai Hu)
Traditionally used to promote the smooth movement of Liver Qi and relieve patterns of Qi stagnation. Chai Hu may be incorporated into digestive formulas when constrained Qi contributes to abdominal fullness, digestive discomfort, or irregular elimination.
Glauber's Salt (Mang Xiao)
Traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to soften hardness, moisten the intestines, and promote downward movement when dryness and accumulation interfere with normal bowel movements. Mang Xiao is particularly associated with traditional patterns involving intestinal Heat, dry stool, abdominal fullness, and constipation.
Angelica Root (Dang Gui)
Traditionally used to nourish and support healthy Blood while helping moisten the intestines. Dang Gui is frequently included in traditional formulas when dryness or insufficient nourishment contributes to difficult or irregular bowel movements.
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao)
Traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas, support digestive function, and moderate the actions of stronger herbs. Prepared Licorice Root helps bring the individual ingredients together into a balanced traditional formula.
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, improve palatability, and provide gentle moistening qualities.
Together, these ingredients have traditionally been used to support bowel regularity, promote comfortable elimination, soften dry stool, encourage healthy intestinal movement, and address patterns associated with digestive stagnation, abdominal bloating, fullness, and constipation.*
*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: Black Cohosh Rhizome Thorawax Root Glauber’s salt Angelica Root Prepared Licorice Root |
| Other ingredients: Pure honey to aid digestion and absorption |
How to Take Constipation Relief Supplement
Adults or teenagers may take 3–10 pills once or twice daily with warm water 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.
Healthy bowel regularity is influenced by many factors, including hydration, diet, digestive function, physical activity, stress, and daily bowel habits. Individual response may vary depending on the underlying pattern and degree of digestive stagnation.
For best results, use as directed while maintaining regular meals, adequate hydration, and healthy daily bowel habits. Because this formula contains traditionally downward-draining herbs, it should be used according to individual need rather than as a general long-term daily wellness formula unless directed by a qualified practitioner.
A Proven, Research-Backed Constipation Relief Formula
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in constipation formulas, particularly Angelica Root (Dang Gui), Thorowax Root (Chai Hu), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Sheng Ma), and Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao), has explored their effects on intestinal motility, bowel regularity, gastrointestinal function, and digestive balance. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine evaluated a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing Chai Hu, Sheng Ma, Zhi Gan Cao, and Dang Gui in adults with functional constipation and reported improvements in bowel movement frequency and constipation-related outcomes.
Additional research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has examined Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and ligustilide, one of its major bioactive constituents, for functional constipation, including effects related to intestinal motility and colonic mucus secretion. A systematic review of traditional herbal formulas for constipation-predominant digestive patterns has also examined formulas containing herbs such as Bupleurum (Chai Hu), Angelica (Dang Gui), and Licorice (Gan Cao), with research exploring bowel movements, intestinal peristalsis, abdominal fullness, and gastrointestinal function.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, constipation may develop when Heat and dryness affect the intestines, Qi becomes stagnant, or the normal movement of the Large Intestine is impaired. Herbs within this formula are traditionally combined to promote the movement of Qi, address intestinal dryness and stagnation, relieve abdominal fullness, and support regular bowel elimination.
Research References
Herbal Formula Modified Buzhong-Yiqi-Tang for Functional Constipation in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5820555/
Ligustilide Improves Functional Constipation by Non-Covalently Activating TRPA1 in Colon Tissue (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39489358/
Herbal Remedies for Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10574070/
Why Silkie Herbs
Silkie formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice, not trend-based supplement marketing.
- 5th Generation Herbalist Family Tradition
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- 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
Thorowax root
Thorowax Root (Chai Hu) is used in TCM to move Qi (energy) in the liver and digestive system, helping to relieve stagnation that might contribute to constipation.
Black cohosh rhizome
Black Cohosh Rhizome (Sheng Ma) known for its dispersing properties, Black Cohosh helps regulate the intestines and promote circulation, which can help relieve abdominal discomfort and facilitate bowel movement.
Glauber’s salt
Glauber’s Salt (Mang Xiao) is valued for its ability to draw moisture into the intestines, which helps soften stools and ease elimination. It is particularly effective for dry, hard stools and is often used in cases of acute constipation.
Angelica Root
Angelica Root (Dang Gui) known for its blood-nourishing and lubricating properties, Angelica Root moistens the intestines, aiding in smoother digestion and supporting regular bowel movements.
honey is the only binding agent
no artificial fillers or ingredients
herbs harvested at the height of potency
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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 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.