Fibromyalgia Stage 1

 Clear Wind, Dampness & Chronic Infections

Stage 1 of the Crawford Wellness Fibromyalgia Protocol targets the foundational pathogenic layer that drives fibromyalgia in the first place: Wind and Dampness — usually in the form of chronic reactivating viruses such as Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), chronic Lyme, or other persistent infections that have lodged in the shaoyang layer and lymphatic system.

The hallmark of Stage 1 fibromyalgia is wandering pain — pain that moves around the body and doesn’t stay fixed in one place. This is the TCM signature of Wind. We recommend continuing Stage 1 until wandering pains have been eliminated. Once your fibromyalgia pains become fixed in location, you are ready to progress to Stage 2.

Read the full clinical explanation of Stage 1: Fibromyalgia Protocol Stage 1 – Wind, Dampness & Chronic Infections →

Stage 1 Clinical Overview

What’s Included — Choose Your Package

• Wind Tea – Xiao Chai Hu Jia San Ren Tang (30 teabags) by Botanical Biohacking — the cornerstone of Stage 1. Clears the shaoyang layer, inhibits viral replication, dissolves biofilm, reduces post-viral inflammation, and eliminates wandering pain. Learn more
• Chorus Capsules (highly recommended) — begins dissolving lesions in the digestive tract and reducing food sensitivities — a critical preparatory step before Stage 2. Restores gut integrity and reduces the systemic inflammation that feeds fibromyalgia pain.
• Tibetan Foot Soaks (20 sachets) by Botanical Biohacking — dissolves biofilm and reduces inflammation in the lower extremities. Especially helpful for pain in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, and low back. Also induces a therapeutic sweat — a critical mechanism for expelling Wind and Dampness in Stage 1 treatment. Learn more

Package Options

• Wind Tea + Chorus + Tibetan Foot Soaks (full Stage 1 kit — recommended) — $235
• Wind Tea + Chorus (no foot soaks) — $155
• Wind Tea + Tibetan Foot Soaks (no Chorus) — $185

Purchased individually, these three products retail for nearly $500. Bundled together, you save significantly at every tier.

How Stage 1 Works

In TCM, fibromyalgia’s wandering pain is caused by Wind and Dampness penetrating the shaoyang layer — a semi-interior zone where chronic pathogens become lodged, producing alternating symptoms, lymph node swelling, fatigue, and immune dysregulation. This is the same pattern seen in chronic Lyme, EBV reactivation, and post-viral syndromes.

The three products work synergistically:

• Wind Tea opens the shaoyang, clears pathogenic Wind and Dampness, inhibits viral replication, and breaks down the biofilm that allows chronic infections to persist
• Chorus Capsules restores the gut — the immune system’s foundation — reducing food sensitivities and preparing the body for the deeper work of Stage 2
• Tibetan Foot Soaks open the exterior through therapeutic sweating, drawing pathogens outward and relieving lower body pain and inflammation

 This package is part of the Crawford Wellness structured fibromyalgia treatment protocol. For best results, use under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner. Schedule an appointment

Fibromyalgia Stage 3

 Addressing Trauma, Cortisol & the Nervous System

Stage 3 of the Crawford Wellness Fibromyalgia Protocol targets one of the most critical — and most overlooked — drivers of fibromyalgia: the stress-cortisol-nervous system cycle. Chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and dysregulated cortisol keep the nervous system in a state of hyperreactivity, amplifying pain signals, disrupting sleep, and preventing the body from healing even when other treatments are in place.

This package brings together three clinically selected products that work synergistically to calm the nervous system, regulate stress hormones, relieve burning and electrical pain, and drain the damp-heavy pain patterns that characterize Stage 3 fibromyalgia.

Read the full clinical explanation of Stage 3: Fibromyalgia Protocol Stage 3 – Trauma, Cortisol & the Nervous System →

What’s Included

• Xiao Yao San Tea (30 teabags) by Botanical Biohacking — regulates nitric oxide, calms liver qi stagnation, relieves stress-driven burning and electrical pain, and supports the gut-brain axis. The cornerstone of Stage 3 treatment. Learn more →
• Tibetan Foot Soaks (20 sachets) by Botanical Biohacking — draws circulation downward, relieves whole-body damp-heavy pain, calms the nervous system, and supports deep regenerative healing. Especially effective for fibromyalgia patients with lower body pain, neuropathy, and stress-triggered flares. Learn more →
• Corydalis Relief Salve (jar) by Botanical EZ — non-addictive topical pain relief that interacts with the same receptor sites as opiates. Targets localized burning, nerve pain, and tender points directly. Learn more →

Why This Combination Works

Each product in this package addresses a different dimension of Stage 3 fibromyalgia:

• Xiao Yao San Tea works internally — regulating the stress hormones, nitric oxide signaling, and liver-spleen disharmony that drive pain amplification and mood dysregulation
• Tibetan Foot Soaks work systemically through the feet — drawing excess qi and heat downward, calming the nervous system, and clearing the damp-heavy pain that weighs the body down
• Corydalis Salve works locally — providing immediate, targeted relief to the most painful areas while the internal formulas address root causes

Together they address fibromyalgia pain from the inside out, top to bottom, and root to branch — the hallmark of a well-designed TCM protocol.

Exceptional Value

Purchased individually, these three products total over $450. As a Stage 3 Protocol Package, we offer them together for just $229 — a saving of over 50%.

Stage 3 Clinical Videos

 This package is part of the Crawford Wellness structured fibromyalgia treatment protocol. For best results, use under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner. Schedule an appointment →

Fibromyalgia Stage 4

 Circulation, Prostaglandins & Deep Tissue Repair

Stage 4 of the Crawford Wellness Fibromyalgia Protocol addresses the deeper structural and vascular patterns that persist even after earlier stages have reduced pain and calmed the nervous system. At this stage, the focus shifts to restoring blood circulation, regulating prostaglandin pathways, and repairing damaged nerves, vessels, and connective tissue — the foundation for lasting recovery rather than symptom management.

This package brings together three clinically selected products that work synergistically to reduce blood stasis, clear neurocardiac inflammation, support vascular repair, and relieve deep, chronic pain at the tissue level.

Read the full clinical explanation of Stage 4: Fibromyalgia Protocol Stage 4 – Circulation, Prostaglandins & Repair

What’s Included

• Neurogene Tea (30 teabags) by Botanical Biohacking — a modified Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang, the #1 formula in China for blood stasis with qi deficiency. Powerfully invigorates blood, clears neurocardial inflammation, eliminates wind and tremor, and supports vascular and neurological repair. The cornerstone of Stage 4 treatment. Learn more
• Tibetan Foot Soaks (20 sachets) by Botanical Biohacking — draws circulation downward through the body, relieves peripheral neuropathy and lower body pain, and supports the deep regenerative processes critical for Stage 4 tissue repair. Learn more
• Your choice of topical pain relief:
  • Corydalis Relief Salve (jar) by Botanical EZ — non-addictive topical pain relief targeting the same receptor sites as opiates. Ideal for localized tender points, nerve pain, and burning. Learn more
  • Evil Bone Water (with spray top) by Saint Apothecary — deep-penetrating TCM liniment for fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Excellent added to Tibetan Foot Soaks. Learn more
• Bonus: High-Flavonol Mushroom Hot Chocolate — a very high quality hot chocolate blend enriched with a curated mushroom blend to protect against excess dampness and support healthy digestive and immune function. A delicious addition to your daily Stage 4 protocol. Shop Real Mushrooms

Why This Combination Works

Each product in this package addresses a different dimension of Stage 4 fibromyalgia:

• Neurogene Tea works internally — tonifying qi to move blood, breaking vascular stasis, clearing hidden neuroinflammation, and supporting the repair of small vessel damage and nerve tissue
• Tibetan Foot Soaks work systemically — improving peripheral circulation, relieving neuropathy, and stimulating the deep regenerative processes that Stage 4 repair requires
• Corydalis Salve or Evil Bone Water works locally — providing targeted topical relief to the most painful areas while the internal formula addresses root vascular and neurological causes
• Mushroom Hot Chocolate supports the microbiome and immune system — protecting the gains made in earlier stages and preventing dampness from undermining Stage 4 repair

Together they address fibromyalgia at the vascular, neurological, and tissue level — the deepest layer of the Crawford Wellness fibromyalgia protocol.

Exceptional Value

Purchased individually, these products total over $470. As a Stage 4 Protocol Package, we offer them together for just $249 — a saving of nearly 50%.

Stage 4 Clinical Videos

 This package is part of the Crawford Wellness structured fibromyalgia treatment protocol. For best results, use under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner. Schedule an appointment →

A Gentle Herbal Salve for Sensitive People

Corydalis Relief Salve is a traditional herbal salve built around Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis), one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine, blended with resins and botanical oils and made to be rubbed in where you need it. We added Copaiba, a warm, resinous Amazonian oil, to our classic formula. Available in jar, stick, and travel size.

Gentle by Design

Most rubs announce themselves with a strong medicinal smell, a burning heat, or an icy chill. This one doesn't. Corydalis Relief Salve has a soft, mild scent and no heating or cooling sensation, so you can put it on before work, before bed, or around other people without anyone noticing. It's a good fit for people who find menthol, camphor, or capsaicin rubs too much.

Who It's For

• People who are sensitive to strong smells or to hot and cold rubs
• Tired, achy muscles and stiff joints after a long day or a workout
• Backs, necks, and shoulders that carry tension
• Anyone who wants a traditional herbal topical as part of a daily self-care routine

How to Use

Massage a small amount into the area until absorbed. Use as often as needed. For external use only.

See It in Action

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Ingredients

• Yan Hu Suo / Corydalis — the chief herb of the formula and a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Copaiba — a warm, resinous oil from Amazonian trees
• Ru Xiang / Frankincense — a classic resin in traditional Chinese topical formulas
• Mo Yao / Myrrh — traditionally paired with Frankincense
• Lavender — a soft, calming aroma
• Arnica — a long-standing favorite in European topical herbalism
• Palmarosa — a gentle, lightly floral essential oil
• Shea Butter — a moisturizing base that leaves skin soft
• Vitamin E Oil — a skin-conditioning antioxidant
• Beeswax — gives the salve its smooth texture
• Coconut Oil — a light carrier oil

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For external use only. Do not apply to broken skin. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or have sensitive skin.

These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Digestive Support — Start Here

Microgard Plus by Botanical Biohacking is an Imperial-grade herbal formula for the TCM pattern of dampness and phlegm in the middle burner, when the Spleen and Stomach are overwhelmed and digestion feels heavy and slow. It strengthens digestion, transforms dampness and phlegm, and supports a balanced, diverse gut, working gently with the body’s own digestion.

Microgard Plus is the starting formula, especially for people who run cold or carry more dampness. After 1–2 months, many people switch to regular Microgard for everyday support.

Who Microgard Plus Is For

• Bloating, fullness, or tiredness after meals
• Feeling foggy and heavy-headed after eating
• Mealtime queasiness or a poor appetite
• Trouble with greasy or rich food
• “For when you eat something you shouldn’t have”

How It Works, in TCM Terms

• Strengthens Spleen and Stomach qi — the core of healthy digestion
• Transforms dampness and phlegm — lifts the heavy, sluggish feeling after meals
• Relieves food stagnation — Shan Zha, Shen Qu, and Gu Ya help the stomach break down rich meals
• Opens the orifices — Shi Chang Pu is traditionally used for mental clarity

Ingredients

• Fu Ling / Poria — strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, calms the mind
• Huo Xiang / Agastache — aromatically transforms dampness and harmonizes the middle burner
• Shan Zha / Hawthorn Fruit — relieves food stagnation, especially from fats and meats
• Yi Yi Ren / Coix Seed — drains dampness and strengthens the spleen
• Cang Zhu / Atractylodes — dries dampness and strengthens the spleen
• Ge Gen / Kudzu — raises clear yang
• Shen Qu / Massa Fermentata — fermented digestive aid for food stagnation
• Bai Zhi / Angelica Dahurica — expels wind-damp
• Mu Xiang / Aucklandia — moves qi and eases abdominal fullness
• Gu Ya / Rice Sprout — gently supports the stomach and appetite
• Tian Hua Fen / Trichosanthes Root — clears heat and resolves phlegm
• Hua Ju Hong / Citrus Peel — moves qi, dries dampness, resolves phlegm
• Bo He / Mint — soothes liver qi and clears the head
• Gou Teng / Uncaria — calms the liver and extinguishes wind
• Shi Chang Pu / Acorus — opens the orifices and transforms dampness
• Bai Ji Li / Tribulus — calms the liver and moves stagnation

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

• Microgard Plus is the better starting point for most people, especially those who feel cold easily or carry more dampness and phlegm.
• After 1–2 months on Plus, many people switch to regular Microgard for everyday support.

How to Measure & Take Your Pellets

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

Shen Qu is fermented with wheat, so this formula is not suitable for anyone who must avoid gluten. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Two Herbs.
A Thousand Years Unchanged.

Aquada is Botanical Biohacking’s super-premium version of the classical Chinese formula Er Miao Wan, nicknamed “Double Awesome Pills.” It has only two ingredients and has been used, unchanged, for over a thousand years.

In TCM Terms

Er Miao Wan clears damp heat, especially from the lower jiao. Damp heat is the TCM pattern of excess fluid combined with heat, which can settle in the joints, the lower body, the gut, and the skin, giving a heavy, swollen, warm feeling. At Crawford Wellness we use Aquada within our practitioner-guided protocols for damp-heat patterns.

Got a sweet tooth but hate the heavy feeling after? Try a dose of Aquada after that slice of pie.

Ingredients

• Huang Bai / Phellodendron Bark (from 30-year-old trees): clears heat and dries dampness, especially from the lower jiao. Naturally rich in berberine.
• Cang Zhu / Red Atractylodes: high in aromatic volatile compounds. Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, and expels wind-damp from the channels.

How to Measure & Take Your Pellets

Aquada comes in pellet form. Watch this short video to see how to measure your dose:

Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Warm Hearth Tea is Botanical Biohacking’s version of Er Chen Er Zhu Tang, a classical modification of Er Chen Tang with two kinds of atractylodes: Bai Zhu (white) and Cang Zhu (red).

Bai Zhu warms and dries the Spleen and Lungs and lifts qi from the digestive to the respiratory system. Cang Zhu is prized for its drying capacity, and the Imperial grade used here is rich in aromatic volatile oils. Guang Huo Xiang / Agastache adds a lifting, warming aromatic note.

In TCM Terms

Warm Hearth is the formula of choice when cold, damp phlegm in the digestive system rises to cloud the head. It is for the heavy, foggy, low-energy pattern that often comes with a poor morning appetite or mild queasiness at the thought of food. If breakfast is hard to face, try a strong cup of Warm Hearth and a drizzle of Sichuan Chili Oil on your breakfast.

Herb Nerd Highlights

Most Er Chen on the market uses Fa Ban Xia. Botanical Biohacking uses the original Ban Xia Qu, a fermented mix of Ban Xia (Pinellia), ginger juice, and Shen Qu. It is harder to make and is the true traditional preparation.

The pharmacopeia requires a Huo Xiang leaf:stem ratio of no less than 1:4. Ours is ≥1:2, which means more leaf and more of the aromatic oils that transform dampness.

Ingredients

• Ban Xia Qu / Fermented Pinellia
• Chen Pi / Citrus Peel
• Fu Ling / Poria
• Gan Cao / Licorice
• Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes
• Cang Zhu / Red Atractylodes
• Huo Xiang / Agastache

How to Brew

Boil water and add 1–4 teabags. Steep covered for 10–20 minutes, strain and sip. Re-brew the teabags several times until no flavor or aroma remains.

Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Build Energy Gently

Sol Tea is Botanical Biohacking’s Imperial Grade version of Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, a four-ingredient formula from the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), one of Chinese medicine’s most revered classical texts, written nearly 2,000 years ago. It is as notable for its simplicity as its standing: four of the gentlest herbs in the pharmacopeia.

Who Sol Tea Is For

At Crawford Wellness we reach for Sol Tea for people who are too depleted for stronger tonics: the ones who feel worse rather than better on Cordyceps, Ginseng, Astragalus, or Dang Gui. In TCM terms this is spleen qi deficiency with dampness: bloating, a heavy or foggy feeling, dizziness on standing, fatigue, and a pale, scalloped tongue.

The Shang Han Lun describes this person as no longer acutely ill but still weak, someone whose system is too damp to take a rich tonic.

Ingredients & Their Actions in TCM

• Fu Ling / Poria: the chief herb. Strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, and calms the heart and mind.
• Gui Zhi / Cinnamon Twig Tips: warms and unblocks the yang qi and helps the body transform dampness.
• Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes: strengthens the spleen and stomach and dries dampness.
• Gan Cao / Honey-Baked Licorice: tonifies spleen qi and harmonizes the formula.

It has a genuinely delicious sweet flavor.

How to Brew Sol Tea

Place 1–5 teabags in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10–20 minutes. Strain and drink. Or steep as a normal herbal tea; multiple long infusions are recommended.

Gluten free.

Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.