Classical Formulas

5 Questions about Modifying Classical Chinese Herbal Formulas

Each time I attempt to modify a formula, I think to myself, is this the correct way? Do I choose my modifying herbs based on the system that I am trained in, the newest research results of Chinese herbs (e.g. Coumarin containing herbs as anti-cancer herb) or the presenting pattern? Or all the above? Or […]

Chinese medicine (TCM) is safe!

Unfortunately, Chinese herbal medicine has enticed negative attention when an article revealed that a multidisciplinary approach to assess the molecular content of 26 patents described found that 92% of their samples have some form of contamination and/or substitution. The research was funded through an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship awarded to MB and a National […]

Important questions about the benefit of medical measures – Ben or Biao?

Safflower Team
Aug 6, 2015
Chinese medicine philosophy, Classical Formulas
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The following article was composed by Severin Buehlmann based on a professional development session conducted by Dr Johannes Schmidt in Zurich, Switzerland (April 2015). Severin Buehlmann is the founder of Complemedis and also a medical practitioner. He was one of the first Western doctors being trained in Chinese Medicine and was and still is a […]

Infertility

Infertility is fundamentally the inability to conceive a baby, including the inability of a male to provide normal sperms and the state of a female who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term [[1]]. The causes of infertility include specific male causes, specific female causes, combined and unexplained infertility (Fig. 2, [1]). On […]

Si Ni San Bupleurum & Zhi Shi Formula 四逆散 (Frigid Extremities Powder)

Discussion: Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder) was first mentioned in the Shang Han Lun, or Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders, where its use is confined to the treatment of cold extremities from shao yin syndrome. Here, it is due to yang collapse, where heat has entered the interior where it constrains yang qi, leading […]

Testimonials

I found Safflower through word of mouth. I was going to start practising at a clinic without dispensary and quite a few practitioner friends recommended Safflower. It seemed that everyone was quite satisfied! My patients have always been quite happy with the standard and the quality of Safflower products. These have ranged from granulated herb extracts to creams and I have never received a complaint about the quality of the product or presentation. Furthermore, patients find the packaging qui…

Oscar MChinese Medicine Practitioner Malvern VIC Australia

I have noticed the professional presence of this company from the outset, when the Safflower flyer first arrived in my clinic letterbox. Communication with the back end is always prompt and very responsive. My clients find the liquid herbs so convenient and pleasant to take compared to raw herbs or granules made as a tea. In particular the liquids are so convenient with busy lifestyles or when travelling . The custom creams have been a very effective adjunct to oral liquids when an external …

Shelley BChinese Medicine PractitionerDaylesford VIC Australia

I first tried Safflower liquid formulas for their ease and compliance with children. Since starting my new clinic space, I use Safflower as my main remote herbal dispensary. Safflower allows me access to a wide range of herbs, multiple options for patients including granules, liquid and topical herbal creams and frees up the time and money it takes to manage, maintain and operate a dispensary. The Safflower team are super reliable, their website is easy to use and the herbs usually arrive within…

Rachael HChinese Medicine PractitionerNorth Bondi NSW Australia

Safflower has really enabled me to free up my finances and time in the clinic. I found that I was always throwing out expired herbs that I wasn’t using much, and once I moved my clinic to the city, I didn’t have the space for hundreds of bottles. The other thing is they have a full dispensary. In the back of my mind I know I can prescribe any formula in full that the patient needs, because it’s all there, no need to compromise. On top of that, these guys are so reliable I know my formula is goin…

Chris E Chinese Medicine PractitionerMelbourne VIC Australia

I have been using Safflower as my herbal dispenser since 2014, they came highly recommended by another colleague. The team at Safflower are knowledgeable and very passionate about their industry, their customer service is five star. My clients are very happy with the quality and the timely manner their herbal prescription is delivered right to their door, with clear instructions on how take the herbs and clear labeling of the herbal ingredients. The easy online ordering, frees up my time t…

Jacqui BChinese Medicine PractitionerHeidelberg VIC Australia

I love working with the team at Safflower Herbs. My orders are always filled correctly and sent to my patients quickly, and I always feel like a valued customer. My patients are also very happy with the convenience of having their herbs delivered so quickly to their homes, which increases the professionalism of my business by expanding the services I can provide. Having used other herbal dispensaries in the past, I was delighted to receive the fast, professional and friendly service that Safflow…

Sacha HChinese Medicine PractitionerBella Vista NSW Australia

I first became aware of Safflower and the service they provided at a Helen Gordon seminar. Patients like the convenience of the liquids for ease of compliance. The newer lids are not as good as the original lids but they are happy to have screw caps for when they need to transport their drops. The speedy service is greatly appreciated. With forward planning the late Thursday and Friday patients are manageable as well. The compliance of some patients has definitely increased with the ease of the …

De-Arne C Chinese Medicine PractitionerSouth Yarra VIC Australia

I was lucky enough to meet Brigitte and Hans many years ago at an AACMA conference. I was still a TCM student but tried a few different liquid extracts and loved them. As soon as I started practicing I started using their service for all my herbal patients. They all seem to love them and are very compliant with taking them because they are so easy. They always work really well and patients will remain on them and always re-order because of their convenience and efficacy. I always try to …

Carla B Chinese Medicine PractitionerAdelaide SA Australia

“I first came to hear of Safflower through Helen Gordon at a paediatric seminar. She used them a lot and highly rated them. Since she was so well respected and treated kids day in day out, that was enough for me. Sold! I started up an account so I too could easily and quickly dispense liquids and she was right. It was so easy for parents to use them and kids took them no problem. When Safflower introduced their granule range I started using those too for adults. For me it’s convenient, reliable,…

RebeccaM Y Chinese Medicine PractitionerBondi Beach NSW Australia

I primarily provide granules and liquids supplied by Safflower. I like the fact that I can individualise the formula and also the convenience of outsourcing my dispensary. By utilising Safflower it means that I have more time to see patients (as I don’t have to make up herbs myself), and it also helps to reduce time and costs in maintaining a dispensary. I also find the quality to be really good and they are easy for the patient to take, particularly liquid extracts, which increases complian…

Daniel SChinese Medicine PractitionerEmerald VIC Australia