Restore Your Microbiome

Heal Your Gut. Clear the Fog

Microgard Plus

For those living with chronic illness, the gut is often ground zero. Dysbiosis, biofilm, undigested food, and pathological dampness create a cascade of symptoms — bloating, brain fog, fatigue, food sensitivities — that are hard to trace and harder to treat. Microgard Plus by Botanical Biohacking is an Imperial grade herbal formula specifically designed to address these root patterns.

This formula promotes healthy digestion, dissolves phlegm and mucus, regulates fluid metabolism, breaks down biofilm, and inhibits adverse fungal overgrowth — all while supporting a healthy and diverse microbiome. Unlike harsh antimicrobials or enzyme supplements, Microgard Plus works gently and intelligently with the body’s own systems.

At Crawford Wellness, we recommend Microgard Plus as a foundational gut support tool for patients with fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, autoimmune conditions, long COVID, and complex digestive dysfunction.

Who Microgard Plus Is For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Bloating, cramping, or fatigue after eating — especially in those with chronic illness or dampness patterns
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — reduces intestinal lesions and calms hypersensitive gut response
• Brain fog — clears the phlegm-dampness that clouds mental clarity in chronic illness
• Mucus or undigested food in stools — improves enzyme production and intestinal peristalsis
• Food sensitivities — including Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (note: not suitable for Celiac disease)
• Nausea or poor appetite due to excess damp accumulation
• Biofilm and fungal overgrowth — breaks down protective biofilm that shields pathogens from treatment
• Chronic digestive overload — “For when you eat something you shouldn’t have, or if your GI system is overloaded with the effects of chronic digestive problems.”

How Microgard Plus Works

In TCM, many chronic illness symptoms — fatigue, brain fog, bloating, joint pain — are rooted in pathological dampness and phlegm accumulation. When the spleen and stomach are overwhelmed, they fail to transform and transport fluids properly, leading to a buildup that feeds pathogens, clogs channels, and clouds the mind.

Microgard Plus works by:

• Strengthening spleen and stomach qi — restoring the body’s ability to digest and assimilate nutrients
• Dissolving phlegm and dampness — clearing the accumulation that drives brain fog and fatigue
• Breaking down biofilm — exposing hidden pathogens to the immune system
• Inhibiting fungal overgrowth — restoring microbial balance without harming beneficial flora
• Stimulating natural enzyme production — improving breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
• Gently supporting peristalsis — reducing post-meal bloating and cramping

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Fu Ling / Poria — strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, calms the mind
• Huo Xiang / Agastache — aromatically transforms dampness, relieves nausea, harmonizes the middle jiao
• Shan Zha / Crataegus — dissolves food stagnation, especially from fats and meats; supports cardiovascular health
• Yi Yi Ren / Coix Seed — drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, clears heat from the intestines
• Cang Zhu / Red Atractylodes — dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, expels wind-damp from the channels
• Ge Gen / Kudzu — raises clear yang, relieves muscle tension, supports intestinal health and reduces diarrhea
• Shen Qu / Massa Fermentata — fermented digestive aid; dissolves food stagnation and supports enzyme activity
• Bai Zhi / Angelica Dahuricae — expels wind-damp, reduces swelling, alleviates pain and discharge
• Mu Xiang / Auklandia — moves qi, relieves abdominal pain and bloating, regulates intestinal function
• Gu Ya / Rice Malt — gently tonifies the stomach, dissolves food stagnation, improves appetite
• Tian Hua Fen / Trichosanthes — clears heat, dissolves phlegm, reduces inflammation in the GI tract
• Hua Ju Hong / Citrus Peel — moves qi, dries dampness, dissolves phlegm, harmonizes digestion
• Bo He / Mint — disperses wind-heat, clears the head, relieves liver qi stagnation affecting digestion
• Gou Teng / Uncaria — calms the liver, extinguishes wind, reduces headache and nervous system irritability
• Shi Chang Pu / Acorus — opens the orifices, transforms dampness, sharpens mental clarity and reduces brain fog
• Bai Ji Li / Tribulus — calms the liver, disperses stagnation, supports smooth flow of qi and blood

Microgard Plus vs. Microgard — Which Is Right for You?

• Microgard Plus is the better starting point for most people, especially those who tend to feel cold easily or have significant dampness and phlegm accumulation.
• After 1–2 months on Plus, many patients transition to regular Microgard for ongoing maintenance.
  

How to Measure & Take Your Pellets

Microgard Plus comes in pellet form. Watch this short video to learn exactly how to measure your dose correctly:

⚠️ Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a complex chronic condition. Not suitable for Celiac disease.

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

Item Number: M035
Chinese Name: 明目地黄丸, Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
English Name: Rehmannia Vision Formula

This modern formula is designed to address common Western conditions, and was selected for inclusion in our catalogue based on the efficacy of their use in TCM hospitals.*

Formula Principles:

Nourishes the liver, enriches the kidneys, improves vision

Ingredients:

Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin

 TCM Pattern:

Deficiency of the liver Yin and kidney Yin manifested as dry eyes, blurred vision

Dosage

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

Calm Neuroinflammation 

Neurogene Tea is an Imperial grade modification of Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang — the #1 formula in China for post-stroke sequelae and one of TCM’s most powerful tools for addressing blood stasis with qi deficiency. This pattern is at the root of many chronic neurological and pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, where poor circulation, systemic inflammation, and nervous system dysregulation drive persistent suffering.

The modification adds Tian Ma and Gou Teng to eliminate wind and tremor, and includes small but therapeutically active amounts of Da Huang, Qing Lian Qiao, and Jin Yin Hua to clear hidden heat and toxin — specifically targeting neurocardial inflammation that underlies many chronic illness presentations.

At Crawford Wellness, Neurogene Tea is a key component of Stage 4 of our Fibromyalgia Treatment Protocol. If you are working through our fibromyalgia program, see the full Fibromyalgia Stage 4 Protocol Package.

Who Neurogene Tea Is For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Fibromyalgia — especially Stage 4, where blood stasis, qi deficiency, and neuroinflammation are central patterns
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & concussion — addresses blood stasis and inflammation in the brain
• Post-stroke sequelae — limb spasticity and weakness, speech and swallowing difficulty, cognitive problems (consult your pharmacist if taking Warfarin, Eliquis, or Xarelto)
• Chronic neurodegenerative conditions — Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic Lyme disease
• Small vessel ischemic damage — research suggests this formula may help prevent further vascular damage
• Eye problems — poor circulation to the eyes, reduced visual clarity associated with neuroinflammation
• Chronic Lyme disease — clears hidden heat and toxin from the nervous system and lymphatic layer

How Neurogene Tea Works

In TCM, blood stasis with qi deficiency is a pattern where the body lacks the energy to move blood effectively through the channels. The result is poor circulation to the brain, nerves, and muscles — producing pain, weakness, cognitive fog, and neurological symptoms that are hallmarks of fibromyalgia and neurodegenerative disease.

Neurogene Tea works by:

• Powerfully tonifying qi — giving the body the energy it needs to move blood and restore circulation
• Invigorating blood and breaking stasis — clearing the blockages that cause pain, numbness, and neurological dysfunction
• Eliminating wind and tremor — calming the nervous system and reducing spasticity
• Clearing hidden heat and neurocardial inflammation — targeting the low-grade inflammatory fire that drives chronic neurological symptoms
• Protecting the brain and vascular system — reducing further small vessel damage and supporting cognitive clarity

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Huang Qi / Astragalus Root — the chief herb; massively tonifies wei qi and spleen qi, giving the body energy to move blood and heal
• Dang Gui / Chinese Angelica Root — nourishes and invigorates blood, relieves pain, supports nervous system nourishment
• Chuan Xiong / Ligusticum Root — invigorates blood, moves qi, relieves pain; one of TCM’s top herbs for head and neurological conditions
• Chi Shao / Red Peony Root — clears heat, cools blood, breaks blood stasis, reduces inflammation
• Tao Ren / Peach Kernel — breaks blood stasis, moistens the intestines, reduces fixed pain and masses
• Hong Hua / Safflower — invigorates blood, dispels stasis, relieves pain throughout the channels
• Tian Ma / Gastrodia Tuber — extinguishes wind, stops tremor and spasm, relieves headache and dizziness; key for neurological presentations
• Gou Teng / Uncaria Stem — calms the liver, extinguishes wind, reduces blood pressure and nervous system hyperreactivity
• Da Huang / Rheum Root — in small therapeutic doses, clears heat and toxin, breaks blood stasis, and supports detoxification
• Jin Yin Hua / Japanese Honeysuckle Flower — clears heat and toxin, reduces inflammation, supports immune regulation
• Lian Qiao Qing / Green Forsythia Fruit — see Nerdy Highlight below

Nerdy Highlight: Why We Use Qing Lian Qiao

Lian Qiao comes in two forms: 青翘 Qing Qiao (green, harvested July–September, steamed and dried) and 老翘 Lao Qiao (old, harvested October, dried). The difference matters clinically:

• Qing Qiao is better at clearing lung heat; Lao Qiao clears large intestine heat
• Qing Qiao has significantly higher volatile oil content and its Forsythiaside content is up to 10 times higher than Lao Qiao
• Qing Qiao is stronger at inhibiting bacteria

In Neurogene Tea, we exclusively use Qing Qiao to clear hidden liver heat, reduce neuroinflammation, and brighten the eyes. Shiny, clear eyes are a clinical sign that neural inflammatory levels are coming into balance.

Part of the Crawford Wellness Fibromyalgia Protocol

Neurogene Tea is a cornerstone of Stage 4 of our Fibromyalgia Treatment Protocol. If you are working through our structured fibromyalgia program, explore the complete package:

Fibromyalgia Stage 4 Protocol Package →

How to Brew Neurogene Tea

This tea contains seeds and roots — boil for 20–30 minutes for maximum extraction of active ingredients. Do not simply steep; boiling is essential for full potency.

⚠️ Consult your pharmacist before use if taking blood-thinning medications such as Warfarin, Eliquis, or Xarelto. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, or managing a complex chronic condition.

A Tea For Chronic Lyme,

Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Conditions

Clear Hidden Pathogens. Restore Your Microbiome. Breathe Freely.

Peak Tea is a precision-crafted herbal formula designed for those dealing with chronic illness, persistent inflammation, and hidden pathogenic load — the kind that conventional medicine often misses. Based on two of TCM’s most respected classical formulas, Xiao Chai Hu Tang and San Ren Tang, Peak Tea has been streamlined for maximum potency and clinical effectiveness.

By removing several herbs from the originals and concentrating on the most active ingredients — including wild-crafted Tibetan Chai Hu (Bupleurum) — this formula delivers a more targeted action: clearing pathological heat and inflammation, refreshing the respiratory and gastrointestinal microbiomes, and expelling hidden pathogens from the lymphatic system, liver, and the shaoyang layer of the body.

At Crawford Wellness, Peak Tea is part of our integrative protocols for patients with chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions, long COVID, and complex chronic illness, where lingering pathogens and systemic inflammation are driving factors.

Also pairs powerfully with Wind Tea for broader respiratory and immune support.

Who Peak Tea Is For

This formula is especially beneficial for those experiencing:

• Chronic Lyme disease — clears pathogenic heat from the lymphatic system and shaoyang layer
• Long COVID & post-viral illness — restores descending lung function and clears residual heat
• Fibromyalgia & autoimmune conditions — reduces systemic inflammation without harming the microbiome
• Chronic respiratory issues — opens and restores the lungs’ descending and dispersing functions
• Gut dysbiosis & dampness accumulation — aromatically transforms and drains pathological dampness
• Liver congestion & lymphatic stagnation — clears heat and moves stagnation from the liver and shaoyang
• Persistent low-grade infections — targets hidden pathogens that evade standard treatment

How Peak Tea Works

In TCM, the shaoyang layer is a semi-interior zone where pathogens can become lodged — neither fully on the surface nor deep in the organs — producing symptoms like alternating fever and chills, fatigue, lymph node swelling, and digestive disruption. This is a pattern commonly seen in chronic Lyme, long COVID, and autoimmune flares.

Peak Tea works by:

• Restoring the descending function of the Lungs — supporting proper respiratory rhythm and clearing
• Aromatically transforming dampness — leaching pathological fluid accumulation from the body
• Opening, lifting, and clearing heat from the Shaoyang layer — expelling hidden pathogens from the lymphatic system and liver
• Protecting the microbiome — unlike antibiotics, this formula clears heat and pathogens without disrupting healthy gut flora

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Chai Hu / Bupleurum Radix (wild-crafted, Tibet) — the chief herb; opens the shaoyang, clears heat, moves liver qi stagnation, and expels pathogens from the lymphatic layer. Wild-crafted Tibetan Chai Hu is significantly more potent than commercially grown varieties.
• Yin Chen Hao / Artemisiae Scopariae — clears pathological heat and dampness from the liver and gallbladder; reduces inflammation without harming the body’s innate microbiome. A key addition that distinguishes Peak Tea from the classical formulas.
• Ku Xing Ren / Armeniacae Amarum (Bitter Apricot Kernel) — restores the descending function of the lungs; relieves cough, wheezing, and respiratory congestion.
• Bai Dou Kou / Amomi Kravanh (White Cardamom) — aromatically transforms dampness, warms the middle jiao, moves qi, and supports digestive function and microbiome health.
• Yi Yi Ren / Coicis (Job’s Tears) — drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, clears heat, and expels pathogenic accumulation from the muscles and joints.

How to Brew Peak Tea

For maximum extraction of active ingredients, boil 1–2 teabags for 20–30 minutes rather than simply steeping. This is essential for drawing out the full potency of Chai Hu and the other roots in this formula.

Storage

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

⚠️ Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a complex chronic condition with existing medications.