Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 9 – Ai Ye (Mugwort)
This episode of Sperb’s Herbs looks at a very special herb: ai ye or mugwort. On the surface, this herb does not […]
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Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 8 – Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic Medicine. Sometimes referred to as “Indian ginseng” in the West, it is […]
Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 7 – Warm and Release the Exterior Herbs
This is not only Sperb’s Herbs first discussion of a category of herbs, it also happens to be the first category of […]
Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 6– Xiāo Yáo Sǎn (Rambling Powder)
Xiāo Yáo San, translated as “Rambling Powder,” is one of the most widely used formulas in Chinese medicine. It gently harmonizes the […]
Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 5 – Dang Gui, Angelica
Finally, an “A” lister: Dang Gui is definitely one of the all-stars of Chinese herbology. As a cornerstone of many formulas to help […]
Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 4 – Kava-Kava
Kava-Kava, also known as just Kava, has very interesting herbal properties, but is also culturally very important as a medicine, an intoxicant, […]
Sperbs Herbs Ep 3 – Sha Ren
Shā Rén, one of the cardamoms, is one of my favorite herbs, for many reasons. Besides being one of the best tasting herbs, […]
Sperbs Herbs Ep 2 – Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
This one is personal: this is the formula I have been on for quite a while now. It lives up to its […]
Sperb’s Herbs Ep. 1 – Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ (Goji)
Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ, also known as Goji or Goji berries, has become an incredibly popular “super food” in the last several years. This podcast will explore this herb, it’s Chinese history and uses, as well as the hype surrounding it. Is all the hype deserved? Or not?