Sperb’s Herbs is all about helping people be healthier through integrative medicine.
Every other week, we will have podcasts directed to integrative medical professionals and anyone who wants to learn about various herbs. Looking at Chinese herbs, formulas and herbs from around the world, we will explore the stories, history, and culture as well as the health effects of each herb.
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Sperb’s Herbs is all about helping people be healthier through integrative medicine.
Every other week, we will have podcasts directed to integrative medical professionals and anyone who wants to learn about various herbs. Looking at Chinese herbs, formulas and herbs from around the world, we will explore the stories, history, and culture as well as the health effects of each herb.
This episode will be looking at another Chinese herbal formula: Gé Gēn Tāng or Kudzu Decoction. This is from the formulas that release exterior wind-cold subcategory of the formulas that release the exterior category. It is a useful formula for treating colds with a stiff neck and upper back. As always, we will do our deep dive into this herb and look at its traditional uses, and its preparation, interactions, and cautions. And, as usual, we will be adding something a little different…an introduction to macronutrients.
Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. Please join us as we look at Gé Gēn Tāng or Kudzu Decoction. It is going to be another interesting vacation into the exciting continent of herbs…please join us!
Sperb's Herbs Podcast
Sperb’s Herbs is all about helping people be healthier through integrative medicine.
Every other week, we will have podcasts directed to integrative medical professionals and anyone who wants to learn about various herbs. Looking at Chinese herbs, formulas and herbs from around the world, we will explore the stories, history, and culture as well as the health effects of each herb.