New York Herb School - Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Academy

1. Cordycepts are a therapeutic fungus found at the high altitudes in China and are one of the most valued medicinal fungi in Chinese medicine.  Research dating back to 1843 suggests the use of cordyceps to help strengthen and rebuilding the body after exhaustion or long term illness.  It is used by athletes to rebuild after a heavy workout.   2. As hwangandha known as a classic rejuvenating herb in Indian medicine, ashwagandha has been shown to enhance adaptability to both physical and chemical stress.  For instance, mice pretreated with ashwagandha and subjected to physical stress showed increased endurance, it can prevent stress induced ulcers.

Fu Zheng Therapy is a form of traditional Chinese herbalism that literally means “to restore normalcy and balance to the body.” It does not specifically treat any infection or disease state but helps rebuild the body’s resistance and innate strength so that it may more effectively contend with the manifestations of the disease. The following formula is based on herbs traditionally used in Fu Zheng Therapy.         Ingredients: ·         Coriolus mycelium and fruiting body ·         Reishi mycelium and fruiting body (Ling zhi) ·         Cordyceps mycelium and fruiting body (Dong chong xia cao) ·         Flammulina mycelium and fruiting body ·         Astragalus root (Huang qi) ·         Eleutherococcus gracilis...