Real Relief for Chronic Pain 

Evil Bone Water (跌打酒 diédǎiǔ / dit da jow — literally “Hit Wine”) is one of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s most powerful topical liniments for pain. Originally developed in martial arts practice to speed recovery from bruises, strains, and injuries, this formula has been refined over centuries into a clinical-grade tool for managing chronic pain and inflammatory conditions.

At Crawford Wellness, we recommend it regularly for patients navigating long-term pain patterns where conventional options have fallen short.

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Who Evil Bone Water Is For

This formula is especially effective for those living with:

• Fibromyalgia — widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points
• Arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid joint inflammation
• Neuropathy — nerve pain, burning, and tingling (excellent added to a Tibetan Foot Soak)
• Tendinopathy & repetitive strain — tendon inflammation and overuse injuries
• Chronic low back and neck pain
• Post-injury recovery — sprains, bruising, and soft tissue trauma
• Pre-exercise warm-up — applied before activity to improve circulation in stiff or vulnerable areas
• Insect bites — a spritz quickly relieves itch and inflammation

How It Works

Evil Bone Water works through deep topical penetration — the high-proof grain alcohol base carries the herbal actives through the skin and into the tissue almost immediately. You’ll feel warmth and increased circulation within minutes. In TCM terms, it moves blood, dispels wind-damp, breaks stagnation, and alleviates pain — addressing the root patterns behind chronic pain rather than simply numbing the surface.

Kung Fu schools once guarded formulas like this as closely held secrets. When mass production arrived in the 20th century, quality dropped and the most potent herbs were quietly removed. Saint Apothecary restored the original standards — sourcing the highest-grade empirical herbs and bringing this formula back to its full clinical strength.

Topical Pain Relief Products Review

See how Evil Bone Water compares to other topical pain relief products in this independent review:

Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Tian-Qi / San-Qi Ginseng (Yunnan province) — stops bleeding, reduces swelling, dissolves clots, alleviates pain. One of TCM’s premier herbs for trauma and chronic inflammation.
• Gui-Pi / Cinnamon Bark (30-year-old trees, Guanzhong mountains) — warms the channels, improves circulation, dispels cold-damp pain patterns.
• Zhang Nao / Camphor (wild-sourced, Southeast Asia) — FDA-approved for topical pain relief. Heating or cooling depending on friction. Expels wind-damp, moves blood, reduces swelling.
• Bo He Nao / Menthol (natural crystal form) — cools and vents, clears the head, relieves stagnation and surface tension.
• Hu Zhang / Japanese Knotweed (turmeric family) — moves blood, dispels dampness, clears heat, removes toxins. Potent anti-inflammatory.
• E Zhu / Zedoaria (ginger-turmeric family) — breaks blood stasis, dissolves accumulations, promotes movement to relieve pain.
• Bai Zhi / Angelica Dahuricae — one of TCM’s top herbs for pain. Expels wind, reduces swelling, alleviates discharge and dampness.
• Ji Gu Xiang / Croton — rare herb; supports circulation and tissue healing.
• Qian Jin Ba / Flemingia Root — dispels damp, warms the channels, removes obstruction to relieve pain.
• Bai Nui Dan / Elecampane (wild-crafted, Tibetan mountains — sustainably sourced) — extremely rare; provides antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and skin-healing properties. Nearly impossible to source in the U.S.
• High-quality grain alcohol (190 proof) — the carrier that drives herbal actives deep into tissue.
• Water (UV sterilized, carbon filtered, ionized to negative charge)

See Evil Bone Water in Action

⚠️ For external use only. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, have open wounds, or are managing a complex chronic condition.

Clear Chronic Pathogens. Break Biofilm. Restore Immune Balance.

Wind Tea is a precision combination of two of TCM’s most respected classical formulas — Xiao Chai Hu Tang and San Ren Tang — working together to address the hidden pathogenic load that drives many chronic illness presentations, including fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease, post-viral syndromes, and autoimmune conditions.

At Crawford Wellness, Wind Tea is used as part of our integrative protocols for patients where chronic infections, lymphatic stagnation, and biofilm are contributing to persistent symptoms that conventional medicine struggles to resolve.

Wind Tea for Fibromyalgia

Watch our clinical explanation of how Xiao Chai Hu Jia San Ren Tang is used in fibromyalgia treatment:

Who Wind Tea Is For

This formula is especially effective for those living with:

• Fibromyalgia — especially where hidden viral or bacterial load, lymphatic congestion, and biofilm are driving pain and fatigue
• Chronic Lyme disease — clears pathogens from the shaoyang layer and lymphatic system
• Post-viral syndromes & long COVID — addresses reactivating viral patterns and residual pathogenic heat
• Chronic upper respiratory infections — acute and recurring viral and bacterial respiratory illness
• Shingles (Herpes Zoster) & reactivating viral syndromes — clears heat and toxin from the shaoyang layer
• Autoimmune conditions — reduces systemic inflammation and supports immune regulation
• Lymphatic congestion & biofilm — facilitates drainage of the lymphatic system and breaks down the mucus-like biofilm that harbors chronic infections
• Chronic fatigue — restores the body’s ability to clear pathogens and recover energy

How Wind Tea Works

Xiao Chai Hu Tang is one of the safest and most widely used herbal formulas in Asia, with thousands of years of clinical use and extensive modern research. It works on the shaoyang layer — the semi-interior zone where pathogens become lodged between the surface and the deep organs, producing alternating symptoms, lymph node swelling, fatigue, and immune dysregulation. This is a pattern seen consistently in fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, and post-viral illness.

San Ren Tang is a gentle but powerful addition that extends the formula’s reach into the lymphatic system, where chronic pathogens accumulate and hide. It also facilitates the breakdown of biofilm — the protective mucus-like matrix that shields chronic infections from both the immune system and antimicrobial treatments. This is a critical mechanism for patients who have tried antibiotics or antivirals without lasting results.

Together, the two formulas:

• Open and clear the shaoyang layer — expelling pathogens that have become lodged in the lymphatic and immune system
• Break down biofilm — exposing hidden chronic infections to immune clearance
• Reduce pathological dampness — draining the fluid accumulation that feeds chronic pathogens
• Restore the immune system’s ability to distinguish self from pathogen — supporting autoimmune regulation
• Clear heat and toxin — reducing systemic inflammation without harming the microbiome

Quality You Can Trust

Wind Tea is made from sustainably sourced botanical material that has been extensively lab-tested for purity and potency. Only the highest grade of herbs available are used — a standard that matters enormously when treating complex chronic illness where therapeutic potency is non-negotiable.

How to Brew Wind Tea

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

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

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.

Two Herbs. For Chronic Inflammation

Miraculous Results.

Aquada is a super-premium version of the classical Chinese formula Er Miao Wan — aptly nicknamed “Double Awesome Pills.” Despite containing only two ingredients, this formula is one of TCM’s most powerful tools for addressing damp heat — the pattern underlying gout, joint inflammation, fungal overgrowth, metabolic dysregulation, and the heavy, swollen discomfort that plagues those with chronic illness.

At Crawford Wellness, Aquada is recommended for patients dealing with gout, inflammatory arthritis, chronic dampness patterns, and the metabolic burden of diet, stress, and chronic infection.

Aquada for Gout — A Clinical Overview

Watch this video for a deep dive into how Er Miao Wan addresses gout and damp heat conditions:

Who Aquada Is For

Traditionally used for relief from damp heat patterns, including:

• Gout — acute and chronic uric acid accumulation causing joint pain and swelling
• Inflammatory arthritis — hot, swollen, painful joints driven by damp heat
• Fungal overgrowth & microbial imbalance — especially in those with diets high in sugar, alcohol, or processed foods
• Metabolic syndrome & blood sugar dysregulation — Berberine’s well-documented effects on glucose metabolism
• Chronic dampness & heaviness — the heavy, foggy, swollen feeling common in chronic illness
• Post-indulgence recovery — got a sweet tooth but hate the bad feelings after? Try a dose of Aquada after that slice of pie.
• Urinary tract inflammation — clears damp heat from the lower jiao
• Skin conditions driven by damp heat — eczema, weeping sores, and inflammatory skin presentations

How Aquada Works

In TCM, damp heat is a pathological accumulation of excess fluid (dampness) combined with inflammatory heat. It settles in the joints, lower body, gut, and skin — producing the swelling, pain, heaviness, and microbial imbalance seen in gout, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

Aquada’s two ingredients work in powerful synergy:

• Huang Bai / Phellodendron Bark (30-year-old trees) — clears heat and dries dampness, especially from the lower jiao. Contains exceptionally high Berberine content — one of the most researched natural compounds for antimicrobial activity, blood sugar regulation, uric acid reduction, and anti-inflammatory effects. Berberine has been shown in multiple studies to rival pharmaceutical interventions for metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
• Cang Zhu / Red Atractylodes — high in volatile compounds that restore healthy water metabolism and eliminate the damp-type heavy discomfort that weighs the body down. Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, and expels wind-damp from the channels and joints.

Together, they are among the most powerful substances on the planet for regulating microbial balance and clearing the damp heat that drives chronic inflammation — in a formula so simple it has been used unchanged for over a thousand years.

Research

Aquada’s ingredients are among the most studied in TCM. Key research areas include Berberine’s effects on uric acid metabolism, antimicrobial activity, blood sugar regulation, and anti-inflammatory pathways. Read the full clinical deep-dive on Aquada at Botanical Biohacking’s blog:

Aquada: A Simple Botanical Combination with Miraculous Applications →

How to Measure & Take Your Pellets

Aquada 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 with existing medications.

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

Calm the Nervous System.  Restore Balance.

Xiao Yao San (造遙散 — "Free and Easy Wanderer") is one of the most widely used and extensively researched formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For those living with fibromyalgia, chronic stress, anxiety, and gut-brain dysregulation, this formula addresses the root pattern — liver qi stagnation invading the spleen — that drives electrical and burning pain, IBS flares, mood instability, and nervous system hyperreactivity.

At Crawford Wellness, Xiao Yao San Tea is a key component of Stage 3 of our Fibromyalgia Treatment Protocol, specifically targeting the stress-driven pain amplification and gut-brain axis dysfunction that characterizes this stage.

Fibromyalgia Stage 3: How Xiao Yao San Fits In

Watch our clinical explanation of how Xiao Yao San is used in Stage 3 fibromyalgia treatment:

Who Xiao Yao San Tea Is For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Fibromyalgia — electrical and burning pain that worsens with stress, overwork, or emotional strain
• Stress, irritability, and overwork — calms liver qi stagnation and restores smooth flow
• Anxiety and depression — extensively studied for anti-depressant and anxiolytic mechanisms
• IBS and digestive dysfunction — especially effective in combination with Microgard or Microgard Plus
• Wood-Earth Dysharmony — the TCM pattern where liver overacts on spleen, causing pain, bloating, mood swings, and fatigue
• Stress-related weight gain — regulates cortisol and metabolic disruption driven by chronic stress
• Brain-body inflammation — protects the blood-brain barrier from cortisol-driven damage

The Science: How Xiao Yao San Works

Modern research has validated what TCM practitioners have known for centuries. Xiao Yao San works on multiple physiological pathways simultaneously:

• Nitric Oxide regulation — under chronic stress, nitric oxide becomes elevated and unevenly distributed, signaling pain, IBS attacks, and anxiety. Xiao Yao San reduces and redistributes nitric oxide to correct this pattern — directly addressing the burning and electrical pain of fibromyalgia.
• Gut-brain axis health — extensively studied for its effects on gasotransmitter signaling between the gut and brain
• Blood-brain barrier protection — research shows Xiao Yao San reduces injury to the blood-brain barrier caused by elevated cortisol levels
• Glucocorticoid regulation — modulates cortisol and stress hormone levels during chronic stress
• Anti-depressant / anti-anxiety mechanisms — multiple studies confirm its effects on mood regulation pathways

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Chai Hu / Bupleurum Radix — the chief herb; opens the shaoyang, moves liver qi stagnation, clears heat, and lifts depression
• Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis — nourishes and invigorates blood, supports liver function, relieves pain and menstrual irregularity
• Bai Shao / White Peony Root — softens the liver, relieves cramping and spasm, nourishes blood, calms pain
• Bai Zhu / Atractylodis Macrocephalae — strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, supports digestive function
• Fu Ling / Poria — calms the mind, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness and anxiety
• Gan Cao / Licorice Root — harmonizes all herbs, tonifies spleen qi, reduces inflammation
• Bo He / Mint — disperses liver qi stagnation, clears the head, relieves emotional constraint
• Sheng Jiang / Fresh Ginger — warms the middle, supports digestion, harmonizes the formula

How to Brew Xiao Yao San Tea

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

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

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.