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The Nervous Herbalist

Root and Branch

A podcast for Chinese medicine practitioners who prescribe herbs or want to prescribe herbs and who want to geek out about herbal function, history, and treatment strategies. Hosted by Travis Kern and Travis Cunningham, licensed Chinese medicine practitioners and owners of Root and Branch Chinese Medicine in Portland, OR. Visit www.rootandbranchpharmacy.com for more information about their pharmacy and to create your own practitioner account today.

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01:27:45

Dealing with Dosage

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/10/02

There may be no more important aspect to successful herbal prescription that dosage. What each herb is dosed at relative to the others creates the heartbeat of herbal alchemy. And then, how much herb your patient takes how often will determine the ability of your alchemy to make meaningful and lasting change. TK and TC talk about the various aspects of dosing granules and bulk herbs and provide some strategies for thinking about your own dosing techniques.

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01:05:51

Navigating Complex Cases

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/06/17

TC and TK talk about strategic thinking for complex cases - how to scaffold treatment as the disease pattern changes, how to pick which part of a complex picture to start with, and how to adapt when your herbs and acupuncture don't achieve what you are looking for.

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01:05:51

Navigating Complex Cases

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/06/17

TC and TK talk about strategic thinking for complex cases - how to scaffold treatment as the disease pattern changes, how to pick which part of a complex picture to start with, and how to adapt when your herbs and acupuncture don't achieve what you are looking for.

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01:18:22

Managing Diabetes

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/06/06

TK and TC talk about using herbs and diet to manage diabetes. A bit of diabetic biomedicine, common advice, and thinking about this condition from a CM point of view.

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01:18:22

Managing Diabetes

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/06/06

TK and TC talk about using herbs and diet to manage diabetes. A bit of diabetic biomedicine, common advice, and thinking about this condition from a CM point of view.

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00:54:39

So You're a New Herbalist

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/04/23

TK and TC talk about getting into, or back into, herbs and some of the base formulas you might want to brush up on as you wade into prescribing more herbs.

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00:54:39

So You're a New Herbalist

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/04/23

TK and TC talk about getting into, or back into, herbs and some of the base formulas you might want to brush up on as you wade into prescribing more herbs.

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01:07:15

Chinese Herbs vs Western Herbs

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/04/09

Tk and TC discuss the difference between prescribing using Chinese herbs and diagnostic methods compared with the traditions and practices of Western herbalism. They talk about domestic herb production, manufacture and pao zhi, as well as what its like to run and herbal pharmacy.

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01:07:15

Chinese Herbs vs Western Herbs

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/04/09

Tk and TC discuss the difference between prescribing using Chinese herbs and diagnostic methods compared with the traditions and practices of Western herbalism. They talk about domestic herb production, manufacture and pao zhi, as well as what its like to run and herbal pharmacy.

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01:36:50

Resolving Seasonal Allergies

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/03/26

TC and TK do a deep dive into understanding the pathomechanism that leads to allergies of all types, but particularly seasonal allergies and then discuss formulas that effectively resolve those allergic patterns.

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01:36:50

Resolving Seasonal Allergies

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/03/26

TC and TK do a deep dive into understanding the pathomechanism that leads to allergies of all types, but particularly seasonal allergies and then discuss formulas that effectively resolve those allergic patterns.

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01:15:23

Treating Cold and Flu

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/02/26

TC and TK talk about strategies for understanding how Cold and Flu manifests in patients and what the best methods are for effectively treating diverse presentations of cold and flu symptoms.

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01:15:23

Treating Cold and Flu

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2024/02/26

TC and TK talk about strategies for understanding how Cold and Flu manifests in patients and what the best methods are for effectively treating diverse presentations of cold and flu symptoms.

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01:25:58

Treating the Middle Pt 2 - "Upper" Middle Jiao Problems

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/12/04

Tk and TC discuss dealing with problems of the upper segment of the digestive system: acid reflux, nausea and vomitting, indigestion

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01:25:58

Treating the Middle Pt 2 - "Upper" Middle Jiao Problems

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/12/04

Tk and TC discuss dealing with problems of the upper segment of the digestive system: acid reflux, nausea and vomitting, indigestion

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01:38:31

Treating the Middle Pt 1 - "Lower" Middle Jiao Problems

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/05/19

A discussion about interviewing and talking about digestive problems with patients, an exploration of dividing digestive problems into upper and lower groups, and deep dive into formulas used to help with loose stool and diarrhea presentations.

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01:38:31

Treating the Middle Pt 1 - "Lower" Middle Jiao Problems

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/05/19

A discussion about interviewing and talking about digestive problems with patients, an exploration of dividing digestive problems into upper and lower groups, and deep dive into formulas used to help with loose stool and diarrhea presentations.

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01:29:27

Chai Hu Family Formulas - Chai Hu Tang and Si Ni San

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/04/17

TC and TK discuss two of the sub-groups within the Chai Hu family of formulas. They talk about key signs and symptoms for using Xiao Chai Hu Tang, and its status as a foundational formula for treating Shao Yao Syndrome. Also, they talk about the foundational formulas that make-up Si Ni San and how to know when to implement that formula for a variety of common clinical symptoms.

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01:29:27

Chai Hu Family Formulas - Chai Hu Tang and Si Ni San

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2023/04/17

TC and TK discuss two of the sub-groups within the Chai Hu family of formulas. They talk about key signs and symptoms for using Xiao Chai Hu Tang, and its status as a foundational formula for treating Shao Yao Syndrome. Also, they talk about the foundational formulas that make-up Si Ni San and how to know when to implement that formula for a variety of common clinical symptoms.

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01:44:44

Building Your Treatment Strategy - Pt3, Communication

The Nervous Herbalist ·

2022/12/16

TC and TK talk about the final stage in prescribing herbs for patients - talking to them about how to take the herbs, what to expect from administration, and how to manage the case into the future.

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