Using Chinese herbs at home can be exciting and fun but often getting stared is hard not knowing where to start, or even where to get herbs to make teas, balms, external liniments etc.   External Applications of herbs is one of the lesser known / used aspects of Chinese herbal medicine, and can included herbal teas, herbal liniments, poultices, balms, soaks, and other applications. 

In this episode, Marie interviews Adam Heysom-McDowell, an Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist from Annandale, NSW. Adam has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in making balms using Chiense herbs as well as the external application of herbal teas as an eye rise for example.   Herbs mentioned in this episode include:  Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua)  Mandarin Peel (Chen Pi)  Ginger Root /Fresh Ginger (Gan Jiang / Sheng Jiang)  Hawthorne Berry (Shan Zha)  How to make simple herbal teas for eyes, digestion and more.   Also mentioned :CITES: https://www.cites.org - Endangered Species information resource discussed.   We also talk about the interesting path that lead Adam on his journey to study Chinese medicine, and how he ended up on his career path today.    

About todays guest:   Adam Heysom-McDowell has been practicing Chinese medicine for five years, and is a registered Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Annandale, NSW. (Australia). Adam holds a  Bachelor of  Health Science (TCM), Dip. Remedial Massage and Dip. Fitness Specialist. Adam’s special interest in treatment of musculoskeletal conditions with Chinese medicine and remedial therapies has lead him to develop external use aspects of Chinese medicine, like the balms discussed in this interview. Adams range of products can be found on his website, as well as info about booking an appointment with him at his lovely clinic:   https://www.annandalechinesemedicine.com Contact for Mr Adam-Heysom McDowell:  Phone: 0405 255 888 Email: [email protected] • Facebook: @adamchinesemedicine • Instagram: @annandalechinesemedicine • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamh-m    

IMPORTANT: This video, as with all videos on the The Chinese Medicine Podcast is NOT a replacement for a health professional diagnosis. While Marie may answer your questions, all answers are not of a professional consultation level - it is impossible to check your pulse through the internet, hence Chinese medicine cannot be practiced properly through the internet. If you have any undiagnosed symptoms, or changes in your health condition The Chinese Medicine Podcast urges you to see your own doctor, GP, Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncturist or other health professional as appropriate. If it is an emergency call 000 in Australia. If you are unsure if this advice is appropriate for your individual situation ask your own practitioner before applying any diet or lifestyle techniques /concepts discussed in this video.   Marie Hopkinson and The Chinese Medicine Podcast wishes you the best of health and improvement in your own health journey.