Mid-back pain is the one that gets minimised. It rarely shows up cleanly on imaging, it does not radiate anywhere dramatic, and after a few years most people simply stop mentioning it.

Thoracic Park is the thoracic formula in Botanical Biohacking's Stem and Leaf series — guide herb blends built one spinal region at a time rather than as a single general-purpose back remedy. This one covers T1 through T12, the mid-back and rib cage.

The pairing inside is a classic. Qiang Huo works the upper body and Du Huo the lower; used together they cover the length of the back, with the thoracic segment sitting at the centre of the overlap.

What is in it

How to use it

Place one to five teabags in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer ten to twenty minutes. Strain and drink. You can re-brew the same bags until the flavor is gone. Thirty teabags, roughly a one-month supply.

With chronic pain, give it weeks rather than days. Store cool and dry, and refrigerate after opening. If the vacuum seal is broken on arrival, do not use it.

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. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Mid-back pain accompanied by chest symptoms, shortness of breath, or unexplained weight loss should be evaluated by a physician.

Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules (100g/bottle).

Item Number: S190

English Name: Sour Jujube Decoction

Formula Principles:

Nourishes liver blood, nourishes the Heart, calms the Shen, clears Heat in the liver and heart, eliminates irritability

Ingredients:

 TCM Pattern:

Restless sleep due to heart and liver blood deficiency, stress due to liver Yin deficiency with empty Fire disturbing the heart, anxiousness due to liver blood deficiency with deficiency Heat rising

Dosage

Mix 4.5 g in hot water and drink as tea, 2-3 daily. 

Also available as Capsules and as Granules in Bulk Packaging. 

Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules (100g/bottle).

Item Number: T010

English Name: Peach Kernel, Carthamus Four Herb Combination

Formula Principles:

Tonifies and invigorates the blood, regulates blood circulation, breaks up blood stagnation, regulates menstruation, alleviates cramps 

Ingredients:

TCM Pattern:

Concurrent blood deficiency and blood stagnation, blood stagnation due to blood deficiency

Dosage

Mix 4.5 g in hot water and drink as tea, 2-3 daily. 

Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules (100g/bottle).

Item Number: T022
Chinese Name: Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin 
English Name: Gastrodia & Uncaria Combination

Formula Principles:

Calms the liver and extinguishes Wind, supports healthy blood pressure, clears Heat and invigorates blood, extinguishes Wind, tonifies the liver and kidneys, supports BP balance

Ingredients:

TCM Pattern:

Liver Wind stirring internally, liver Yin deficiency, blood pressure rising due to liver Yang rising

Dosage：

Mix 4.5 g in hot water and drink as tea, 2-3 daily. 

Also available as Capsules. 

Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules (100g/bottle).

Item Number: T025
Chinese Name: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
English Name: Emperor Heart Formula

Formula Principles:

Enriches Yin and clears Heat, nourishes blood and calms the mind, tonifies the heart and kidneys, clears Heat

Deep Healing from the Ground Up

Used for centuries in Chinese and Tibetan medicine, Tibetan Foot Soaks are far more than a relaxing ritual. The feet contain dense networks of nerve endings and blood vessels that connect directly to the brain and every major organ system. Soaking in a potent herbal bath stimulates deep regenerative processes that support the nervous system, improve circulation, and help the body begin to unwind chronic pain patterns from the inside out.

At Crawford Wellness, Tibetan Foot Soaks are an integral part of our treatment protocols for fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and complex chronic illness — conditions where systemic circulation, nerve health, and inflammation are all factors.

Who Tibetan Foot Soaks Are For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Peripheral neuropathy — nerve pain, burning, and tingling in the feet and legs
• Fibromyalgia pain — widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) — supports energy restoration and nervous system regulation
• Chronic Lyme disease — part of integrative detox and circulation support protocols
• Autoimmune conditions — reduces systemic inflammation and supports immune balance
• Lower body pain — arthritis and arthralgias of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and low back
• Menstrual pain — moves blood and relieves pelvic stagnation
• Migraines and headaches — drawing circulation downward helps relieve pressure in the head
• Lingering pain from old, deep injuries — penetrates tissue to resolve stubborn stagnation

Why This Formula Is Different

This is the best quality Tibetan Foot Soak available. Botanical Biohacking sources these herbs through direct relationships with wild-crafters in Tibet and high-altitude growing regions — no middlemen, no compromises. The formula is enriched with Tibetan Ka Ru Cha salt (Halite Violaceous), a rare purple mineral salt that delivers not just volatile herbal oils but the full mineral profile of a high-mountain hot spring: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, and dozens of trace elements.

The result is a soak that is noticeably tingly — a sign the herbs are working.

Ingredient Quality — Sourced from the Source

See exactly where these herbs come from and why sourcing quality matters for chronic illness healing:

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Du Yi Wei (Herba Lamiophlomis Rotata) — invigorates blood, reduces swelling, stops pain; a Tibetan alpine herb used for trauma and chronic pain
• Hong Jing Tian (Rhodiola Tibetica) — adaptogen; combats fatigue, supports oxygen utilization and stress resilience
• Hong Hua (Real Saffron / Carthamus) — moves blood, breaks stagnation, relieves pain and menstrual discomfort
• Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma) — expels wind-cold-damp, relieves pain in the upper and lower body, especially the back and joints
• Zang Chang Pu (Acori Calami Rhizoma) — opens the orifices, calms the mind, transforms dampness; supports neurological clarity
• Ku Shen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) — clears heat, dries dampness, relieves itching and skin inflammation
• Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) — warms the channels, dispels cold, improves circulation throughout the body
• Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) — warms the meridians, stops pain, supports uterine and pelvic health
• Ka Ru Cha (Tibetan Purple Salt / Halite Violaceous) — rare high-altitude mineral salt; delivers potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and trace elements for deep mineral absorption

How to Prepare Your Foot Soak

Place 1–3 sachets into a basin and add 5–8 cups of boiling water. Steep and allow to cool to approximately 105°F (40°C). Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes, adding hot water as needed to maintain temperature.

Using Foot Soaks for Migraines & Headaches

One of the lesser-known but highly effective uses of Tibetan Foot Soaks is for migraines and chronic headaches. By drawing circulation and qi downward toward the feet, the soak helps relieve the excess pressure and heat that accumulates in the head during a migraine. Many patients report significant relief when soaking at the onset of a migraine episode.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep sealed after opening
• Keep out of reach of children
• Shelf life: 3 years

⚠️ Precautions — Please Read Before Use

• For external use only
• Avoid if you have open wounds, bleeding disorders, active infection, or burns
• Do not use within 30 minutes of eating or on an empty stomach
• Avoid drafts during and after soaking
• Do not use if pregnant, or if you have metastatic cancer or conditions where moving blood is contraindicated
• Use caution with children — consult a qualified practitioner first
• Avoid during active cold, flu, or allergy flares
• Wait at least 7 days post-surgery before use
• Consult your Crawford Wellness practitioner if you are unsure whether foot soaks are appropriate for your condition