Aquada

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.