good earth herbals

good earth herbals

In a commitment to create effective high quality herbal formulas, organic ingredients are used as much as possible.  These tinctures are made with Peak Spirits organic alcohol that is distilled from fruit grown on their biodynamic farm and other local organic fruit farmers from Colorado’s Western slope.  Vegetable glycerine is also added to sweeten the taste.  All herbs used in these tinctures are purchased from companies and or farms who guarantee that their plants are organic and/or assure that their plants have been tested for chemicals, heavy metals and confirm they are distributing the correct species and parts of the plants.  If you are a practitioner of Chinese Medicine, or a client who would like to schedule an herbal consult, please call at 720-334-3259 or e-mail triciagoodom@gmail.com for more information.

 Acute Cramp: designed for acute menstrual cramps.  Acute Cramp taken 1-2 days before the period begins and then as needed to alleviate acute pain and discomfort through the first few days of flow.   Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo, Herba Leonuri Heterophylli, Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae,  Rhizoma sparganii, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis  — yan hu suo, yi mu cao, bai shao, san leng, gan cao

Adapt:   combines the tonic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern scientific research regarding adaptogenic herbs.  Adaptogenic herbs help the body resist stress in order to maintain homeostasis and balance in the endocrine, immune and hormonal system Ganoderma, Eleutherococcus Senticosus, Flos Albiziae, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata  – ling zhi, wu jia shen, he huan hua, wu wei zi, zhi gan cao

 Anti-viral: using some of Chinese Herbal Medicine’s anti-viral and anti-bacterial herbs, this formula is great for both viral and bacterial infections, including stubborn sinus infections, upper respiratory infections and lingering colds and flus. Flos Lonicerae Japonicae, Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae, Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi, Herba Andrographitis Paniculatae, Herba cum Radice outtuyniae Cordatae, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Herba Mentha spp., Glycyrrhiza  spp., Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens  — jin yin hua, lian qiao, ban lan gen, chuan xin lian, yu xing cao, zi su ye, bo he, gan cao, sheng jiang

Bi-Pain Free: is a combination of two common formulas used to ‘expel wind-dampness’, Juan Bi Tong, and Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang.  Also with the addition of jiang huang’s anti-inflammatory actions.  A good one to try with qi & blood xu patients with varied joint pain and inflammation.  Rhizome Notopterygium spp., rhizome Curcuma longa, radix Angelica pubescens, cortex Eucommia ulmoies, herba Taxillus chinensis, radix saposhnikovia divaricata, ramulus Cinnamomum cassia, radix praeparata Ligusticum chuanxiong, radix Astragalus  spp., radix Paeonia lactiflora, radix Angelica sinensis, radix praeparata Glycyrrhiza uralensis , Qiang huo, jiang huang, du huo, du zhong, sang ji sheng, huai niu xi, fang feng, gui zhi, chuan xiong, huang qi, bai shao, dang gui, zhi gan cao.

Build Strength: is based on the formula Ba Zhen Tang to build the body’s Qi or energy and Blood and is useful for general fatigue, post-partum fatigue, recovery from surgery or chronic illness. Radix Rehmannia Preparata, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radicis Angelicae Sinensis, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, Rhizoma Cyperii, Radix Aucklandiae, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis  – shu di huang, bai shao, dang gui, bai zhu, fu ling, gan cao, xiang fu, mu xiang, hou po)

 Calm Shen, Nourish Heart:  is based on the formula Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan to primarily address insomnia due to heart and kidney yin deficiency.  A formula to consider for pre-menopausal or menopausal symptoms, especially when restful sleep is compromised.  Radix praeparata Rheumannia glutinosa, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Salvia miltorrhiza, Radix  Scrophularia ningopoensis, Sclerotium Poria cocos, fructus Schisandra chinensis, Radix praeparata Polygalae, Radix Platycodon graniflorium, Caulis Polygonum multiflorum, Bulbus Lilium spp., Rhizoma Anemarrhena asphodeliodes — Shu di huang, dang shen, dan shen, xuan shen, fu ling, wu wei zi, suan zao ren, yuan zhi, ye jiao teng, bai zi ren, jie geng, bai he, zhi mu

Calm Shen, Settle Spirit: is based on the formula Suan Zao Ren Tang with the omission of chuan xiong and the additions of fu shen, yu jin, ye jiao teng and he huan hua.  To nourish the liver and heart, clear heat to calm an irritable mind, settle the spirit and promote good sound sleep.  Taken a few hours before bed and then again right before bed, this is an effective herbal medicine for sleep without any negative side effects like morning drowsiness and lethargy.  (Semen zizyphi sinosae, Sclerotium Poriae cocos, Sclerotium Paradicis Poriae Cocos, Radix Anemarrhenae ashodeloidis, Radix Curcumae, Caulis Polygoni multiflori, Flos Albizia, Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis – Suan zao ren, fu ling, fu shen, zhi mu, yu jin, ye jiao teng, he huan hua, gan cao.) 

Clear Sinuses:  is a balance of spicy, aromatic herbs that open up the sinuses with the inclusion of huang qin to help clear heat, eyebright for it’s anti-histamine effect and zhi mu to make sure the lung yin is not compromised.  This formula can be a go-to ally in allergy and cold seasons affecting the sinuses.  radix Angelica dahuricae, flos Magnoliae, herba Mentha spp., radix Scutellariae baicalensis, rhizoma, Euphrasia off., Anamarrhena asphodeloides.– Bai zhi, xin yi hua, bo he, huang qin, eyebright, zhi mu.

Ear Infection:  a formula for children’s ear infections.  The idea of this formula is to help with the damp, rectify the middle jiao and clear heat of the infection.  The base of this formula is er chen tang, to address the pediatric spleen’s tendency to be weak and consequently overwhelmed by dampness.  And it is additional herbs that can go to the gallbladder channel and clear heat.  Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis,  Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae, Spica  Prunellae Vulgaris, Radix Gentianae Longdancao, Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis  — ban xia, fu ling, chen pi, zhi gan cao, sheng jiang, da zao, xia ku cao, long dan cao, zhi zi

Free River: is based on the formula “Free and Easy Wanderer” with he huan hua (‘the collective happiness’ flower’) added.  This formula was designed to “free” the tension and stress that builds up throughout our daily lives.  As the traditional formula suggests, this formula will calm the system and enable us to navigate our daily lives with increased ease and grace. radix Bupleurum spp., radix Angelica sinensis, radix Paeonia lactiflora, rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae, sclerotium Poriae cocos, flos Albizzia julibrissin, radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis preparatae – chai hu, dang gui, bai shao, bai zhu, fu ling, he huan hua, zhi gan cao.   

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang:  An herbal ally to soothe for anxiety, depression, and emotional lability due to heart qi,  yin and blood deficiency disturbing the shen.  Fructus Triticum aestiuum levis, Radix Glycyrrhiza spp., Fructus Ziziphus jujuba – fu xiao mai, gan cao, da zao

Gou Qi Zi:  The Gou Gi Zi fruit is used to strengthen the Kidney and Liver yin, benefits the essence and brightens the eyes.  Modern research has shown that these anti-oxidant berries have can enhance the immune system, improve eyesight, protect the liver and boost sperm production as well as improve overall circulation.  Fructus Lycii Chinensis  — gou qi zi 

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San: is a classic formula designed to treat nausea, vomit and diarrhea associated with tainted food or water or the “summer” flu.  A smart formula to take on your travels to prevent any upset stomach from new food or too much food and drink.   Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae, Pericarpium Arecae Catechu, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis Preparatae — huo xiong, huo po, chen pi, zi su ye, bai zhi, ban xia, da fu pi, bai zhu, fu shen, jie geng, zhi gan cao

Nighty-Night Cough Syrup: is for that stubborn cough that keeps one from quality rest.  It can be used for an acute or chronic cough presenting with heat and phlegm. Fritillariae Thunbergii bulbus, Radix Platycodon grandiflorium, Folium Eriobotryae, Bulbus Lilium spp., Herba Mentha spp., Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis Preparatae – Zhe bei mu, jie geng, pi pa ye, bai he, bo he, gan cao.  (made with Colorado organic honey and brandy for preservation) 

Yin Qiao Cold & Flu: is great for cold and flu symptoms all year round.  Designed to “nip” it in the bud, this formula is most effective when taken immediately upon feeling the first signs of a cold.  This formula also combines the wisdom of ancient formulas with modern western research of specific ingredients and will alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.  Fructus Forsythiae, Flos Lonierae, Radix Platycodonis, Herba Menthae, Semen Soae Praeparatum, Radix Isatidis, Herba Schizonepeta, Herba Lophatheri, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Puerariae, Radix Bupleuri, Radix Anemarrhena — jin yin hua, lian qiao, jie geng, bo he, dan dou chi, ban lan gen, jie geng, dan zhu ye, gan cao, ge gen, chai hu, zhi mu)

Yu Ping Feng San  A good one to have on hand to keep the immune system strong when we approach cold and flu seasons.  If this one is going to be used with the purpose to help prevent recurring colds, it should be taken for at least a month and up to five months to see it’s effectiveness.  Radix Astragalii membranacei, Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae, Radix Ledebouriellae divaricatae — huang qi, bai zhu, fang feng 

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