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.

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.

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 Diseases), one of Chinese medicine’s most revered classical texts, written nearly 2,000 years ago. It is as notable for its power as its simplicity — using four of the safest herbs in the entire pharmacopoeia to address some of the most complicated and chronic illness presentations.

At Crawford Wellness, Sol Tea is recommended for patients who are too depleted for stronger tonics — those where Cordyceps, Ginseng, Astragalus, or Dang Gui make them feel worse rather than better. This is a specific and important clinical pattern, and Sol Tea is one of the few formulas that addresses it directly.

Who Sol Tea Is For

Sol Tea is appropriate for those experiencing:

• Chronic fatigue & exercise intolerance — especially where standard tonics worsen symptoms
• Dysautonomia — dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension), heart palpitations, and autonomic nervous system dysregulation
• Post-illness recovery — after severe illness, long COVID, or prolonged antibiotic or anti-inflammatory use that has depleted the microbiome
• Edema & water retention — pathological dampness accumulation that standard qi tonics worsen
• Abdominal cramping or bloating that is worse after bowel movements
• Celiac disease — gluten free and gentle on a compromised intestinal lining
• Air hunger & breathing difficulties — including asthma patterns rooted in spleen qi deficiency and dampness
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — supported by modern research
• Drug-induced metabolic syndrome — from long-term pharmaceutical use
• Cardiovascular vulnerability — supports heart qi and fluid metabolism
• Scalloped tongue with no coat or cracked surface — a TCM sign of spleen qi and yin deficiency with dampness

The Classical Context — Why This Formula Matters for Chronic Illness

The Shang Han Lun describes the patient who needs Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang as someone who is no longer acutely ill, but still very weak and susceptible to relapse. They experience bloating, dizziness on standing, trembling after sweating, water retention, fatigue, and breathing difficulties. Crucially — the usual tonics make them worse, because their system is too damp and depleted to process them.

From a modern perspective, this describes patients who have been on long-term antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or immunosuppressants — destroying their healthy microbiome and leading to asthma, fatty liver, edema, anemia, dysautonomia, and chronic fatigue. Sol Tea gently rebuilds the foundation without overwhelming a system that is already struggling.

It is safe for long-term use and has a genuinely delicious sweet flavor.

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Fu Ling / Poria Cocos — the chief herb; strengthens the spleen, resolves pathological dampness, calms the heart and mind, supports healthy fluid metabolism
• Gui Zhi / Cinnamon Twig Tips — warms and unblocks the yang qi, supports heart function, improves circulation, and helps the body transform and move dampness
• Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes — strengthens the spleen and stomach, dries dampness, supports digestive function and intestinal motility
• Gan Cao / Honey-Baked Licorice — tonifies spleen qi, harmonizes all herbs, supports heart rhythm, and gently nourishes without creating excess dampness

Together these four herbs regulate intestinal motility, settle an upset stomach, improve aquaporin function (the body’s water channel proteins), and gently rebuild qi without overwhelming a depleted system.

Research

• Sol LGZG vs. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease — clinical research supporting hepatoprotective effects
• Sol LGZG vs. Drug-Induced Metabolic Syndrome — supports recovery from pharmaceutical-induced metabolic disruption
• Sol LGZG + Intermittent Fasting vs. Diabetes — synergistic effects on blood sugar regulation

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. Alternatively, steep as a normal herbal tea — multiple long infusions are recommended for maximum benefit. Sol Tea does not contain seeds but benefits from a short boil for full extraction of active ingredients.

Gluten Free — safe for those with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

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

Warm Hearth Tea is the formula 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 is exemplary for warming and drying the Spleen and Lungs and lifting Qi from the digestive to respiratory systems.

Cang Zhu is notable for its drying capacity and the Imperial grade used in this tea is incredibly high in antifungal volatile terpenes. The addition of Guang Huo Xiang / Agastache brings an enhanced lifting and warming effect to the formula.

When the digestive system is full of cold, damp phlegm which is occluding the brain and sinuses, Warm Hearth is the formula of choice. This can manifest as Sleep Apnea, Brain Fog, chronic Sinusitis, Headaches (with a heavy feeling and fatigue) and even neck or shoulder pain. Often these syndromes will be accompanied by low morning appetite or mild nausea and aversion to food. If you have trouble motivating yourself to eat breakfast, try a strong cup of Warm Hearth and a drizzle of Sichuan Chili Oil on your breakfast.

Traditionally used for relief from:

Sleep Apnea

Headaches or Migraines with a heavy feeling and fatigue

Brain Fog

Sinusitis (Upgrade the effect with a Sinus Steam after your cup of tea)

Low Morning Appetite

Brewing instructions:

Boil water and add 1-4 teabags. Steep covered for 10-20 minutes, strain and sip. OK to re-brew the teabags several times until no flavor or aroma remains. (See our video on brewing tea here):

How to brew Warm Hearth tea:

Herb Nerd Highlights

Unlike most of the Er Chen on the market using inferior Fa Ban Xia, Botanical Biohacking uses the original Ban Xia Qu, the fermented mix of Ban Xia (Pinellia), ginger juice, and shen qu. This is the true traditional preparation. It’s more difficult to make but for potentially life saving application, they take every effort for additional quality.

In the pharmacopeia, it’s required that Huo Xiang’s leaf : stem ratio be no less than 1:4. That's what is normally available on the market. Our leaf : stem ratio is ≥1:2. Making it more leaf and more of the treasured volatile oils which cause it to aromatically transform dampness and make the therapeutic effect stronger!

Ingredients:

Ban Xia - Pinellia

Chen Pi - Citrus peel

Fu Ling - Poria

Gan Cao - Licorice

Bai Zhu - White Atractylodes

Cang Zhu - Red Atractylodes

Huo Xiang - Agastache

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.

A Formula for Chronic Fatigue,

Hormonal Imbalance & Pain

Copeia Tea nourishes blood, supports the liver & spleen, and promotes gentle healing.

Copeia Tea is the classical Traditional Chinese Medicine formula Dang Gui Shao Yao San — a time-honored blend used for centuries to nourish blood, support liver and spleen function, and ease the chronic patterns that leave the body depleted and out of balance.

For those living with chronic illness, hormonal imbalance, or persistent fatigue, this formula addresses root causes rather than masking symptoms — a cornerstone of TCM healing philosophy.

Who Copeia Tea Is For

This formula is especially supportive for those experiencing:

• Chronic fatigue and low energy rooted in blood deficiency
• Hormonal imbalance — irregular cycles, PMS, or menstrual discomfort
• Edema and fluid retention due to spleen qi deficiency
• Abdominal bloating or cramping with underlying liver-spleen disharmony
• Dizziness, palpitations, or poor concentration from blood and qi deficiency
• Chronic pain patterns associated with blood stagnation

How It Supports Healing

Dang Gui Shao Yao San works by simultaneously nourishing blood, moving stagnation, and resolving dampness — a combination that addresses the complex, overlapping deficiencies common in chronic illness. The addition of Sha Ren (Cardamom) gently warms the middle jiao, supporting digestion and nutrient absorption so the body can actually use what it receives.

Key Ingredients

• Dang Gui (Angelica Root) — nourishes and moves blood, relieves pain
• Bai Shao (White Peony Root) — softens the liver, relieves cramping and spasm
• Fu Ling (Poria) — calms the mind, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness
• Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) — tonifies spleen qi, dries dampness
• Ze Xie (Alisma) — drains excess fluid and clears heat from the lower burner
• Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) — invigorates blood, relieves pain; freshly harvested from Du Jiang Yan, Sichuan — the premier growing region
• Sha Ren (Cardamom) — warms digestion, moves qi, enhances absorption

Quality Standards

Crafted by Botanical Biohacking with uncompromising sourcing. Chuan Xiong is freshly harvested from Du Jiang Yan, Sichuan — recognized as the best growing region for this herb. Additive-free and preservative-free.

• Net weight: 150g
• 30 teabags per bag

How to Prepare

Place 1–2 teabags in a mug and add 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and steep 2 minutes for the first brew; allow 1 additional minute for each subsequent brew. Re-brew the same teabags throughout the day until the flavor fades.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the vacuum seal is broken. Refrigerate after opening.

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

How to Prepare

Place 1–2 teabags in a mug and add 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and steep 2 minutes for the first brew; allow 1 additional minute for each subsequent brew. Re-brew the same teabags throughout the day until the flavor fades.

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.

Rectify the Qi.
Clear the Damp. Relieve Whole-Body Pain.

Atone Tea is the super-premium Imperial Grade version of Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang (藿香正气汤) — meaning “Agastache Formula to Rectify the Qi.” Smooth, sweet, and genuinely delicious, this tea has been used for centuries in China as a frontline remedy for damp-type illness, and is one of the most widely recognized formulas in Chinese medicine for clearing pathological dampness from the body.

At Crawford Wellness, we recommend Atone Tea for patients with fibromyalgia, chronic viral illness, post-COVID conditions, and any presentation where damp-type heavy pain, digestive disruption, and immune vulnerability are central features.

Who Atone Tea Is For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Fibromyalgia — damp-type whole-body heavy pain — especially flares triggered by viral infection, humidity, or dietary excess
• Post-viral illness & long COVID — clears residual damp-heat and restores healthy qi circulation
• Viral illness prevention — used extensively in China for prevention and early treatment of COVID-19 and other “damp plague” type viral diseases
• Summer flu & seasonal illness — externally contracted damp-type diseases with nausea, heaviness, and digestive upset
• Food poisoning & traveler’s diarrhea — one of China’s most trusted over-the-counter remedies for acute GI illness
• Nausea, bloating & digestive dampness — aromatically transforms damp accumulation in the middle jiao
• Preventative immune support — ideal as a summer and autumn drink to promote healthy fluid metabolism and increase resilience in high-exposure environments

Fibromyalgia Damp Pain Protocol

For fibromyalgia patients dealing with whole-body damp heavy pain, Atone Tea works powerfully in combination with:

• Aquada — clears damp heat from the joints and lower body
• Tibetan Foot Soaks — draws dampness downward and out through the feet

How Atone Tea Works

In TCM, pathological dampness is a fluid accumulation that settles in the muscles, joints, and digestive system — producing the characteristic heavy, achy, foggy feeling that fibromyalgia patients know well. When combined with heat (from viral infection, stress, or diet), it becomes damp heat — driving inflammation, immune dysregulation, and systemic pain.

Atone Tea works by:

• Aromatically transforming dampness — the volatile oils in Huo Xiang and Zi Su Ye disperse and dry pathological fluid accumulation
• Rectifying the qi — restoring the smooth downward and outward flow of qi through the lungs, stomach, and intestines
• Releasing the exterior — opening the pores to expel pathogens and damp through sweating
• Harmonizing the middle jiao — calming nausea, bloating, and digestive disruption
• Supporting immune defense — strengthening wei qi and the body’s ability to resist and clear viral pathogens

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Huo Xiang / Agastache — the chief herb; aromatically transforms dampness, releases the exterior, harmonizes the middle jiao. Our leaf:stem ratio is ≥1:2 — far above the pharmacopeia minimum of 1:4 — delivering more leaf and more of the treasured volatile oils.
• Zi Su Ye / Perilla Leaf — releases the exterior, disperses cold, calms the fetus, relieves nausea. Top-quality purple-backed leaves sourced through direct connections — look for the beautiful purple color on the back of each leaf.
• Bai Zhi / Angelica Dahuricae — expels wind-damp, relieves pain and headache, reduces swelling
• Da Fu Pi / Areca Peel — moves qi downward, reduces abdominal distension, promotes urination to drain dampness
• Bai Zhu / Atractylodes — strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, supports digestive function
• Fu Ling / Poria — strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, calms the mind
• Ban Xia Qu / Fermented Pinellia — unlike most HXZQ on the market using Fa Ban Xia, Botanical Biohacking uses the original Ban Xia Qu — a fermented mix of Ban Xia, ginger juice, and Shen Qu. This is the true traditional formula, more difficult to make but significantly more effective. Dries dampness, relieves nausea, harmonizes the stomach.
• Hou Po / Magnolia Bark — moves qi, dries dampness, reduces abdominal fullness and distension
• Jie Geng / Platycodon — opens the lungs, expels phlegm, directs the formula upward to the respiratory system
• Chen Pi / Aged Citrus Peel — moves qi, dries dampness, dissolves phlegm, harmonizes digestion
• Gan Cao / Licorice Root — harmonizes all herbs, tonifies spleen qi, reduces inflammation

Nerdy Highlights: Why This Formula Is Different

• Ban Xia Qu vs. Fa Ban Xia: Most HXZQ on the market uses Fa Ban Xia (processed with alum). Botanical Biohacking uses the original Ban Xia Qu — fermented Ban Xia with ginger juice and Shen Qu. More difficult to produce, but this is the true classical formula and significantly more potent for damp transformation.
• Huo Xiang leaf:stem ratio: The pharmacopeia requires a minimum leaf:stem ratio of 1:4. Most commercial products meet only this minimum. Atone Tea achieves a ratio of ≥1:2 — more leaf, more volatile oils, more aromatic damp-transforming power.
• Zi Su Ye sourcing: Top-quality Perilla leaf became extremely scarce during COVID-19 due to massive demand. Botanical Biohacking leveraged direct sourcing relationships to secure the best available — identifiable by the beautiful deep purple color on the back of each leaf.

How to Brew Atone 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.