这种草药混合物经过精心制作，可通过解决黄色或橙色粪便问题来支持宠物的整体健康和活力。这些草药可整体增强胃、脾、肝和胆囊功能。通过改善消化和支持排毒，这种混合物有助于恢复内部平衡，让您的宠物更健康、更快乐。*
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*这些声明未经食品和药物管理局评估。本产品不用于诊断、治疗、治愈或预防任何疾病。
在中医理论中，宠物粪便的外观、性状和气味可以反映其整体健康状况、气（生命能量）平衡以及内脏器官的状态。以下是中医对宠物粪便某些特征的解读：
特征：粪便呈绿色或绿褐色；质地可能稀软。颜色从浅叶绿色到深绿色不等，具体取决于胆汁含量和饮食。
潜在原因： 肠道蠕动过快会阻碍胆汁的完全分解，大量食用绿叶蔬菜、饮食突然改变或肝气失衡都可能导致这种情况。
中医解读：
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肝气郁结： 压力或情绪紧张会扰乱消化，加速肠道蠕动，使粪便呈现绿色。
- 肝胆湿热： 体内热量过盛或食用油腻食物会影响胆汁的分泌和颜色。
不同个体可能出现不同的症状，包括：
- 轻微腹胀或腹部偶尔发出咕噜声。
- 食欲改变或短暂的消化不适。
- 有些宠物可能会出现轻微的烦躁或不安。
- 质地可能松软。
饮食建议：
- 猪里脊肉、鸭肉或白鱼（熟）（总重量×0.7）（70%瘦肉蛋白）：中性、清凉的蛋白质，有助于肝脏和胆囊的健康。
- 南瓜和西葫芦（煮熟）（总重量×0.2）（20%蔬菜）：和胃清湿。
- 白米饭（煮熟）（总重量×0.1）（10%全谷物）：易于消化，稳定粪便。
狗狗的喂食量：
- 小型犬（<20磅）：每日喂食量： ½ 至 1 杯，约 200-350 克（0.4-0.8 磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
- 中型犬（20-50磅）：每日喂食量： 1.5至2.5杯，约400-750克（0.8-1.6磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
- 大型犬（>50 磅）：每日喂食量： 3 至 4.5 杯，约 800-1500 克（1.7-3.3 磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
猫咪的喂食量：
- 小型猫（<5磅）：每日喂食量： 1/4 至 1/2 杯 ~50–125克（0.1–0.3磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
- 中型猫（5-10磅）：每日喂食量： 1/2至3/4杯，约100-250克（0.2-0.6磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
- 大型猫（>10磅）：每日喂食量： 3/4 至 1 杯 ~150-300克（0.3-0.7磅）食物（湿粮或自制食物等量）。
建议：
- 在食物中添加宠物专用绿色粪便配方，以促进肝气顺畅运行，稳定消化。待粪便恢复正常后，过渡到宠物专用成形粪便配方，以持续维持其健康。
- 每天定时喂食，以促进消化系统健康。
- 避免在剧烈运动前喂食，以防止腹胀或不适。
- 食物温度要适中：避免喂食过冷或生的食物，尤其是消化功能较弱的犬猫，更要避免喂食乳制品。熟食通常更好。
- 控制食量：喂食过多会导致食物滞留和消化问题。
- 补水：随时提供干净、新鲜的水，尤其是在食用干燥或温热的食物时。
- 骨头汤可以添加到食物中，以补充水分并增强口感。
- 观察：监测饮食或草药调整后粪便的变化。
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草本混合物： 蒲公英根 橘皮 梭蜡根 黄芩根 阿利斯玛 紫苏叶 波里亚 |
| 其他成分：纯蜂蜜，有助于消化和吸收 |
How to Use Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools
For dogs and cats, administer the recommended amount based on your pet's weight, or as directed by your veterinarian or qualified animal health practitioner. The pills may be given directly by mouth or mixed into food.
Digestive recovery is influenced by diet, hydration, stress, environmental changes, and your pet's overall health. Improvements in stool color, digestive comfort, and bowel regularity may develop gradually over several days to weeks of consistent use.
For best results, administer consistently as directed. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are commonly used as part of a comprehensive digestive wellness program to help restore healthy Liver Qi flow, support gastrointestinal balance, and maintain long-term digestive health.
Dosages in Powder Form:
- Small Dogs (<20 lbs): ¼ - ½ spoon, 2 times a day
- Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs): 1 spoon, 2 times a day
- Large Dogs (>50 lbs): 1 and ½ spoons, 2 times a day
Dosages in Pill Form:
- Small Dogs (<20 lbs): 3 - 5 pills.
- Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs): 5 - 10 pills.
- Large Dogs (>50 lbs): 10 - 20 pills.
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Dosages in Powder Form:
- Small Cats (<5 lbs): A very small pinch, 2 times a day
- Medium Cats (5–10 lbs): ⅙ spoon, 2 times a day
- Large Cats (>10 lbs): ¼ spoon, 2 times a day
Dosages in Pill Form:
- Small Cats (<5 lbs): 1 pill
- Medium Cats (5 – 10 lbs): 1 - 2 pills.
- Large Cats (>10 lbs): 2 - 3 pills.
A Proven, Research-Backed Pet Digestive Support Formula for Green Tinted Stools
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in digestive support formulas, particularly Dandelion Root (Pu Gong Ying), Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi), Thorowax Root (Chai Hu), Scutellaria Root (Huang Qin), Poria (Fu Ling), and Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye), has explored their antioxidant activity, digestive support, liver and bile function, immune regulation, inflammatory pathway modulation, and healthy gastrointestinal balance. These herbs have been widely studied for their bioactive compounds and their traditional roles in supporting healthy digestion, maintaining normal intestinal function, and promoting digestive comfort.
Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Frontiers in Pharmacology, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences has investigated the biological activities of these traditional herbs, including baicalin from Scutellaria Root, saikosaponins from Thorowax Root, flavonoids from Tangerine Peel, triterpenoids from Poria, and naturally occurring phenolic compounds found in Dandelion Root and Perilla Leaf. These studies have explored their antioxidant, digestive-supporting, liver-supporting, and gastrointestinal wellness properties.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, healthy digestion depends on the proper balance of the Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen, and Stomach. Green tinted stools are traditionally associated with Liver and Gallbladder disharmony, disruption of smooth Qi movement, and imbalance affecting digestion and bile flow. When these systems remain balanced, digestion is traditionally believed to support healthy bowel movements, intestinal comfort, and overall digestive wellness.
Research References
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Health Benefits (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8151011/
Scutellaria baicalensis (Huang Qin): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32763391/
Bupleurum (Thorowax Root): Pharmacological Properties of Saikosaponins (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31926110/
Poria cocos: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.709501/full
Citrus Peel (Chen Pi): Bioactive Compounds and Gastrointestinal Health (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8706647/
Perilla frutescens: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Traditional Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31394295/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools used for?
Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support healthy digestion, normal bowel movements, and balanced Liver, Gallbladder, and digestive function. It is commonly used for pets experiencing green tinted stools, mild irritability or restlessness, abdominal discomfort, gurgling intestines, erratic bowel movements, digestive upset, and occasional stool color changes associated with digestive imbalance.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view green tinted stools?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), green tinted stools are often associated with Liver Qi stagnation, Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder, or disharmony between the Liver and Spleen. When these organ systems become imbalanced, digestion may become irregular, leading to abnormal stool color, intestinal discomfort, bloating, and inconsistent bowel movements.
What is Liver Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Liver Qi Stagnation occurs when the normal flow of Qi becomes restricted. In pets, this pattern may contribute to digestive upset, abdominal discomfort, intestinal gurgling, erratic bowel movements, mild irritability, stress-related digestive disturbances, and changes in stool appearance, including green tinted stools.
Who may benefit from Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools?
Dogs and cats experiencing green tinted stools, digestive upset, intestinal discomfort, noisy intestines, mild abdominal pain, inconsistent bowel movements, stress-related digestive issues, or occasional loose stools may benefit from this traditional herbal formula as part of their digestive wellness routine.
Can this formula help support digestive balance?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas have long been used to support normal digestive function and maintain balance within the gastrointestinal system. This formula is commonly chosen to help support healthy digestion, proper stool formation, comfortable intestinal function, and overall digestive wellness.
Why might my pet have green tinted stools?
Green tinted stools may occur when food moves too quickly through the digestive tract, when bile pigments are not fully broken down, after dietary changes, or when digestive imbalance affects normal intestinal function. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, green stools may also reflect Liver and Gallbladder disharmony combined with digestive imbalance.
Can stress affect my pet's digestion?
Yes. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that emotional stress, anxiety, environmental changes, travel, or routine disruptions may affect Liver Qi, which in turn can influence digestive function. Some pets may develop abdominal discomfort, intestinal noises, irregular bowel movements, or changes in stool color during periods of stress.
Why is healthy digestion important for overall health?
Healthy digestion allows pets to properly absorb nutrients, maintain energy, support immune function, and eliminate waste efficiently. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers balanced digestive function essential for maintaining overall health and vitality.
Can green stools indicate Liver and Gallbladder imbalance?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, green tinted stools may sometimes reflect imbalance involving the Liver and Gallbladder, particularly when accompanied by abdominal discomfort, irritability, digestive upset, or irregular bowel movements.
How long should my pet take Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools?
Every pet is different. Recovery depends on the underlying digestive imbalance, overall health, age, diet, stress levels, and consistency of use. Some pets improve during short-term digestive support, while others benefit from continued use to help restore long-term digestive balance. Long-term use is best determined by your veterinary herbal practitioner.
Can this formula be taken with other Silkie Herbs Pet formulas?
Many Silkie Herbs Pet formulas are designed to complement one another. Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools is often combined with Pet Spleen Support, Pet Well Firm Stool Formula, Pet Allergy & Skin Problems, Pet Constipation Support, Pet Parasite Cleanse, and other formulas depending on your pet's individual TCM pattern and wellness goals.
When is the best time to give Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools?
This formula may be given according to the directions on the label or your veterinary herbal practitioner's recommendation. Many pet owners choose to administer it consistently during periods of digestive imbalance to help support healthy intestinal function and normal bowel movements.
What herbs are included in Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools?
Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools contains a carefully selected blend of Dandelion Root (Pu Gong Ying), Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi), Thorowax Root (Chai Hu), Scutellaria Root (Huang Qin), Alisma (Ze Xie), Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen), and Poria (Fu Ling). These herbs have traditionally been used in Chinese herbal practice to support Liver and Gallbladder balance, healthy digestion, fluid metabolism, intestinal comfort, and normal bowel function. The honey pill version uses pure honey as the traditional binding agent, while the powder formula contains only the blended herbal ingredients.
Can this formula be used year-round?
Many pets use this formula during periods of digestive imbalance, dietary transitions, stress, or occasional gastrointestinal upset. Others may benefit from longer-term support when maintaining healthy digestive function and bowel regularity according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What makes Silkie Herbs Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools 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. Our honey pills are prepared using traditional honey-bound methods, while our herbal powders contain only pure blended herbs with no unnecessary additives. We do not use artificial fillers, synthetic binders, preservatives, or unnecessary ingredients. 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 Liver and Spleen for digestive health?
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that the Liver helps regulate the smooth movement of Qi, while the Spleen transforms food into usable nutrients and energy. When these systems work together harmoniously, digestion, nutrient absorption, and bowel movements remain balanced. Imbalances between these organs may contribute to digestive upset and abnormal stool appearance.
Can digestive imbalance affect stool color?
Yes. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that digestive imbalance may influence stool color, consistency, odor, and frequency. Changes such as green tinted stools may provide clues about the body's internal patterns and help guide herbal support.
Can my pet take this formula daily?
Many pets take Pet Formula for Green Tinted Stools daily during periods of digestive imbalance. Consistent use is often preferred when supporting digestive health, intestinal comfort, normal bowel movements, and long-term digestive balance according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What foods help support healthy digestion?
Many veterinary herbal practitioners recommend highly digestible diets that include quality protein, appropriate fiber, adequate hydration, and consistent meal schedules. Traditional Chinese Medicine often favors freshly prepared, easily digested foods that help support healthy Spleen and Stomach function while avoiding foods that may contribute to Dampness or digestive irritation.
Why are Silkie Herbs honey pills made using traditional honey-bound preparation?
Silkie Herbs honey-bound herbal pills are prepared using pure honey as the natural binding agent, following traditional Chinese herbal preparation methods used for centuries. Honey helps eliminate the need for many artificial fillers, synthetic binders, lubricants, and unnecessary additives commonly found in modern supplements. For pets requiring greater dosing flexibility or without honey, the same formula is also available as a pure herbal powder.
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 blended, manufactured, and packaged in the United States while following traditional Chinese herbal preparation methods and strict quality standards.
What makes traditional Chinese herbal formulas different from single-herb supplements?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas combine multiple herbs that work together according to classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Rather than relying on one ingredient, each herb serves a unique role within the formula to promote balance, harmony, healthy digestion, 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), including roasting, steaming, honey-frying, wine-frying, fermenting, or aging. These preparation techniques have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to refine the properties of herbs and support their traditional functions, allowing each formula to work as intended according to classical herbal principles.
Silkie配方为何优于其他草药疗法？
Silkie Pills并非普通的草药补充剂。从原材料到最终产品，我们生产过程的每一步都秉承着对品质、传统和诚信的执着追求。以下是我们的独特之处：
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100% 美国制造
从原材料采购到生产制造和测试，我们生产的每一个环节都在美国完成，并受到严格的质量控制。这确保了产品的一致性、安全性和符合最高的生产标准。 -
我们不使用胶囊或片剂——原因显而易见。
与大多数现代保健品不同，我们不使用胶囊（无论是明胶胶囊还是植物胶囊）或片剂。胶囊和片剂通常含有合成填充剂、粘合剂、润滑剂和流动剂，这些成分可能会干扰消化、减缓吸收或刺激肠道。即使是植物胶囊——通常以“天然”的名义销售——也通常是由羟丙基甲基纤维素（HPMC）制成的，这是一种经过化学加工的木浆衍生物。为了形成胶囊壳，必须对材料进行化学改性、加热和模压，通常还需要增塑剂或溶剂的辅助，才能形成均匀且稳定的胶囊形状。这些并非天然食物，对您的健康并无益处。特别是片剂，其生产过程需要高压和高温，这可能会破坏草药中一些脆弱的成分。人体必须先分解这些物质，才能吸收草药中的有效成分。 -
纯蜂蜜作为粘合剂
我们不使用合成粘合剂或填充剂。相反，我们使用根据每种特定配方定制的纯蜂蜜。蜂蜜不仅是天然粘合剂，也是天然防腐剂和助消化剂。我们精心挑选不同种类的蜂蜜，利用它们的能量特性来平衡草药成分。这有助于促进吸收，并使整个配方与传统医学理论相协调。 -
仅使用正宗药用级草药
我们采用最高等级的草药——正宗的道地药材。这些并非普通的商品草药；它们生长于原产地，在适宜的风土条件（气候、土壤、海拔）下，通常在药效最佳时手工采摘，并按照传统的中医方法进行加工。
这些被称为“炮制”的传统加工技法，对于将草药原料转化为有效、安全且具有针对性的药物至关重要。根据草药的作用和功效，炮制方法可能包括：
炒——为了缓和辛辣味或增强温热效果
蒸（蒸） ——为了滋养阴气或减少和消除毒素。
蜜炙——补益肺脾
酒炙——活血化瘀，促进血液循环
煅烧（焙烧） ——尤其适用于矿物质和贝壳，使其更容易消化
发酵（發酵） ——转化物质并增强消化效果
陈放（或称熟化） ——使药性过强的草药变得温和，并改善其药效。
这些方法并非可有可无，而是草药在人体内发挥作用的关键所在。它们需要更多的时间、人力和专业知识，但最终得到的草药比市面上批量生产、未经加工出售的草药效力更强、针对性更佳、能量更契合人体。这种纯正的草药极为罕见，价格也远高于普通市售草药。 -
中药方剂是经过精心研究的，并非随意拼凑的草药。
Silkie 的每一款配方都基于经典的中医理论。中医方剂并非随意组合草药，而是数百年来临床观察、辨证论治和能量理解的结晶。每一种草药都扮演着明确的角色——无论是主药、副药、辅药还是特药——并根据特定的治疗方向进行选择。我们遵循这种结构化的方法，以确保协同作用、安全性和有效性。您得到的并非是各种流行成分的简单组合。 -
从原材料到成品，全程严格测试
每一批产品在每个阶段都要经过全面的检测——从单一原料草药的验证，到研磨混合草药，再到最终的药丸成品。这包括草药的鉴别、效力、纯度、重金属、农药和微生物污染物检测。 -
传统智慧，现代诚信
我们的配方传承自五代中医草药智慧，这些智慧通过经验、学徒制和临床实践代代相传。我们尊重经典的配伍和药性——不仅在理论层面，更在经年累月的实践中不断精进。这种深厚的理解确保每个配方都根植于真正的药用价值，而非市场潮流。同时，我们秉承严谨透明的实践方法和第三方验证，将这些古老的智慧带入现代，确保古人智慧能够满足当今的需求。 -
手工制作，注重细节
与市面上常见的保健品不同，Silkie 的每一款配方都经过精心研制，充分考虑了各种成分之间的相互作用。蜂蜜不仅能起到粘合作用，还能温补配方，健脾益胃，促进草药的吸收。这种精益求精的制作过程比一般的保健品生产需要更多的时间、精力和技巧。
原料
原料
Thorowax Root
Thorowax Root (Chai Hu) known for its Liver Qi-moving properties, Thorowax Root helps pets release emotional tension and promotes smooth energy flow through the Liver and digestive tract. It’s especially useful in cases where green stool is paired with irritability or moodiness.
Perilla leaf
Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye), gentle and warming, Perilla Leaf harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach and moves Qi. It calms intestinal spasms, supports digestion, and relieves mild abdominal discomfort.
Dandelion Root
Dandelion Root (Pu Gong Ying), a powerful detoxifying herb, Dandelion Root clears Liver Heat and resolves Dampness. It helps soothe inflammation in the intestines and promotes healthy bile flow, aiding in the resolution of greenish stools and abdominal tension.
Alisma
Alisma (Ze Xie), a diuretic and damp-resolving herb, Alisma drains excess moisture from the body, preventing accumulation in the intestines. This helps address gurgling, loose stools, and abdominal fullness linked to Damp-Heat.
蜂蜜是唯一的粘合剂
不含人工填充剂或成分
药效最强的药草
100％天然
我们的草药补充剂采用天然蜂蜜作为粘合剂。蜂蜜可以滋润肺、肠、脾和胃；它是一种天然防腐剂，具有抗菌和治疗功效。与其他使用淀粉、镁和其他化学物质作为补充剂粘合剂的草药补充剂公司不同，我们只使用 100% 蜂蜜。我们也避免使用植物胶囊，因为它们需要化学成分来形成胶囊形状。
高峰收获草药
我们的草药丸混合物中的草药都是在药效最强时收获的，它们比在季前或季后收获的药效较低的草药要贵得多，但在我们看来，优质是无可替代的。
五代
五代以来，我们收集、测试和提炼了中草药配方，这些配方本身源自 3000 年的传统中医经验。传统中医是创造您天生应有的生活的一条深奥途径。它是一座永恒的桥梁，可以启动和支持生命各个维度的变化和成长：身体、心理、情感和精神。
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“健康对我们的整体幸福至关重要。它涵盖身体、精神和情感方面，因此，为了过上充实的生活，照顾好自己是很重要的。强调预防胜于治疗对于保持这种平衡至关重要。没有健康，生活就会变得极具挑战性。它会影响我们追求目标、享受人际关系和充分体验日常生活的能力。健康是我们想要实现和体验的一切的基础。” - Ann Tam
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如果你对中草药疗法持怀疑态度或不确定，我很难责怪你。我以前也不相信，直到我女儿病得很重，我父亲（第四代草药医生）用草药帮助她好起来。
我出生在一个草药世家。我的父亲、祖父、曾祖父、高祖父都是草药师。我是这个可以追溯到中国封建时代的悠久家族的第五代传人。
我三四岁时就开始学习草药歌曲和如何识别草药。长大后，我在越南父亲的诊所工作时学会了如何加工草药。我们移民到美国后，父亲问我是否想从事中医职业，成为一名草药医生或针灸师。我说：“不，爸爸，别管我。我会找一份我喜欢的工作。”所以，他让我自己去寻找自己的道路。
在我生下第二个女儿凯瑟琳之前，我一直都不想接触草药。凯瑟琳出生时患有严重的胃反流病。凯瑟琳十天大的时候，我不得不带她去急诊室，给她的小手注射静脉注射剂，因为她无法把奶喝下去。除了呕吐，她还腹泻。凯瑟琳的双侧营养不足，她小小的身体越来越小。那时我爸爸警告我：“她需要用草药治疗，否则她以后会癫痫发作。”我当时并不完全明白爸爸在说什么，所以我没有理会他。
我女儿病得很严重，每小时只能喝半盎司的奶。在喂奶之前，我会用注射器将 Zantac 注射到她的嘴里，以减轻呕吐。随着时间的推移，她需要喝奶的次数越来越多，因此 Zantac 的用量也越来越多。凯瑟琳 8 个月大的时候，她每天需要喂奶和服药 11 次。
我几乎无法睡觉、吃饭、洗澡或休息。即使是晚上，我也必须把女儿扛在肩上才能让她入睡。如果我把凯瑟琳放下，她就会呕吐。我几乎没有时间每周给自己挤出一两次 5 分钟的淋浴时间。我筋疲力尽，但我能做什么呢？我必须照顾我的女儿，尽我所能度过每一天，希望她会好起来，或者至少她的病情不会恶化。
夏天高温时，凯瑟琳必须穿一件高领衫和两件毛衣，还要戴上婴儿帽和围巾，即使气温超过 100 度。如果我不给她盖好，她就会流鼻涕、咳嗽，还会不停地呕吐。她怎么能去上学或任何有空调的地方呢？
有一天，我们去了一家越南河粉餐厅。我把凯瑟琳放到高脚椅上后，转身调整了一下椅子。然后我听到一个女人喊道：“看她！”我顺着她指的方向看去。原来是凯瑟琳……她的眼睛向上翻白，整个身体僵硬颤抖，嘴里流着液体。有人说：“往她嘴里挤点柠檬汁。”我毫不犹豫地照做了，凯瑟琳的身体放松了下来。
我们赶紧把她送到了急诊室。她在新生儿重症监护室待了三天，医生们监测她的大脑。医生告诉我，我很幸运，因为我女儿的癫痫发作时间不超过 3 分钟，否则她的大脑就会受损。此后，我总是随身带着一片柠檬，因为我不知道我的宝贝女儿什么时候会再次癫痫发作。
癫痫发作每周都会发生一次，因此医生给她开了抗癫痫药。凯瑟琳还不到 1 岁，她已经每天服用 Zantac 11 次，外加 3 次抗癫痫药。几乎不可能给她注射抗癫痫药，因为每当我拿出注射器时，她就会哭闹并开始呕吐。
我带凯瑟琳去 CHOC 看专科医生。我问：“医生，你见过有这种病的婴儿康复吗？”医生回答说：“这要看情况。有些婴儿长大后会康复，有些则不会。如果康复不了，他们就得终生服药。”
“你说的长大后就好了是什么意思？”医生解释说，随着凯瑟琳年龄的增长，她可能会自己好起来。
我脑子转得飞快。“这段时间处方药没有治疗她的胃吗？”医生说，“没有，它只是帮助引导食物下咽，这样她就不会再吐出来了。这就是为什么你必须在喂食前给她吃药。”
“那么，如果她长不大了怎么办？”这样一来，凯瑟琳就得终生依赖药物了。医生还告诉我，她也是天生患有胃反流病，目前仍在服药治疗。
她的话犹如闪电般击中了我的心。如果医生连自己都无法治疗胃反流，她又怎么能帮助我的女儿呢？看到这条路徒劳无功，我向父亲求助。
我爸爸建议我停止服用所有西药，每天给她服用三次草药。每天给凯瑟琳服药三次而不是十四次对我来说真是天赐良机。虽然这听起来好得令人难以置信，但我想如果凯瑟琳没有好转或继续呕吐，我仍然可以给她服用 Zantac。
每天服用 3 次草药一个月后，凯瑟琳呕吐的次数越来越少。为了测试凯瑟琳，我让她哭，看她是否会呕吐。她没有，所以我知道她正在好转。再服用一个月草药后，凯瑟琳可以穿更少的衣服，而不会流鼻涕、咳嗽或呕吐。服用 3 个月草药后，她不再出现胃反流和癫痫发作。凯瑟琳将享受正常、健康的生活。
由于凯瑟琳康复得很快，我便开始相信中医，并请父亲为我治疗。我很容易晕倒，尤其是在冬天。经过几个月的中药治疗后，我再也没有晕倒过。
我开始有时间思考，试图理解为什么一片柠檬有助于放松肌肉并阻止癫痫发作。柠檬是一种常见的柑橘，但它却具有我们不了解和低估的神奇力量。我想了解更多并找到答案，所以我决定去拥有悠久草药历史的中国。我去了中国和香港的中医学校，并在中医院工作，向世界上最好的草药医生学习。
当我在那里时，我知道有一天我会成为一名草药师，但我如何才能获得稳定的优质草药供应。我和父亲背包游遍中国，参观了许多农田。我们采访了为我们种植草药的农民。我们的产品采用的是药效最强时收获的最高品质草药。它们比在季节前或季节后收获的药效较弱的草药贵得多。
回到美国后，我和父亲一起工作，学习他的经验，研究祖先传下来的秘方。我的经历让我明白健康的重要性。没有健康，就谈不上事业、美丽、教育、自由等。现在我和许多和我一样受苦的家庭一起工作。他们的感激之情促使我更加努力地工作。
我们以“丝羽乌骨鸡”命名，它是一种中国品种的鸡，以其温和友好的性情而闻名。它们温柔体贴，是出色的母亲。丝羽乌骨鸡最喜欢孵蛋，无论这些蛋是不是它的，即使它们是“鸭蛋”。我们有着相同的观点，像照顾自己的家人一样照顾我们的客户。