Mayway Herbs

10/16/2026

How do the TCM concepts of Heat, Lingering Evil Qi, and Latent Heat relate to inflammation and the immune system?

In this newly remastered episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the distinctions between Lingering Evil Qi and Latent Heat, their roles in chronic health conditions, and how traditional Chinese medicine approaches inflammation. He also discusses the complexities of the immune system and how Chinese herbal medicine can support the body’s natural healing processes.

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How do the TCM concepts of Heat, Lingering Evil Qi, and Latent Heat relate to inflammation and the immune system?In this newly remastered episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the distinctions between Lingering Evil Qi and Latent Heat, their roles i...

10/09/2026

This week, we’re joined by Susan Johnson, LAc, for an in-depth discussion on treating lower back pain and sciatica using Master Tung’s Magic Points.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Susan shares her approach to these common complaints, exploring point selections, treatment strategies, and practical insights for practitioners to bring into the clinic.

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Lower back pain and sciatica are common complaints in the acupuncture clinic, but how can Master Tung’s Magic Points be used to approach them? In this episode, Susan Johnson, L.Ac., shares her clinical approach to treating lower back pain and scia...

10/02/2026

New Episode of Chinese Medicine Matters! This week, Dr. Skye Sturgeon takes a closer look at Qi Ye Lian (Schefflera arboricola), a versatile single herb with a long history of traditional use for pain. Skye explores its traditional uses, phytochemistry, modern research, administration, and more!

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Qi Ye Lian, or Schefflera arboricola, has a long history of traditional use for minor or occasional pain. In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the properties and traditional uses of this versatile single herb, including its applications for...

09/25/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores common food allergens in Chinese herbs and herbal products, including where wheat, soy, sesame, and tree nuts may appear, along with gluten concerns, Alpha-gal syndrome, and allergen labeling.

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Food allergies and sensitivities can be an important consideration when prescribing Chinese herbal medicine. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores where common food allergens may appear in Chinese herbs, tradition...

09/24/2026

A little look at what we’re sharing at the CSOMA conference! Skye Sturgeon is there at our booth and ready to talk herbs!

09/18/2026

What’s happening with the 2026 fall herb harvest?

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway Vice President Eva Lau shares an update on the herb market, including unusual weather affecting growing regions in China, changing market conditions, and what they could mean for the herbs practitioners rely on.

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Mayway Vice President Eva Lau joins us with an update on the 2026 fall herb harvest and what Mayway is watching in the herb market. Having grown up in her family’s herb business and now overseeing operations and purchasing at Mayway, Eva shares in...

09/11/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway President Yvonne Lau sits down with Dr. Skye Sturgeon for a candid conversation about aging, longevity, and maintaining quality of life as we grow older.

They talk about staying independent, keeping active and engaged, and the everyday choices that can make a difference over time, with plenty of personal reflections along the way.

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In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway President Yvonne Lau sits down with Dr. Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, for a candid conversation about aging and longevity. Drawing from Skye’s own experiences and reflections, they discuss independence, s...

08/28/2026

Back-to-school transitions can bring more than new schedules and routines. For some children, they can also bring belly pain, constipation, nausea, and other digestive concerns.

In this special episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, integrative pediatrician Dr. Jenifer Matthews, MD, and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Robyn “Ra” Adcock, DACM, LAc, come together to discuss pediatric digestive health from their respective clinical perspectives.

Tune in as they bring together perspectives from integrative pediatrics and Chinese medicine to explore approaches to supporting children’s digestive health and overall well-being.

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Back-to-school transitions can bring new challenges for children, including belly pain, constipation, nausea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In this special episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, integrative pediatrician Dr. Jenifer Matthews, ...

08/21/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores exercise-induced asthma in young athletes through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, focusing on the relationship between the Liver and Lung and Five Element theory.

Through two clinical cases involving teenage athletes, Dr. Sturgeon looks at how factors including constitution, emotional stress, and breathing patterns can inform TCM assessment and treatment, with approaches including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Qi gong.

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Exercise-induced asthma can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness during or after physical activity. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores this condition from a Traditional Chinese Med...

08/14/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Raven Lang shares a TCM approach to assessing and treating ear pain in children, including Shonishin, Chinese herbal formulas, heat therapy, and practical tools that practitioners can share with parents for at-home care.

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Pediatric ear pain and ear infections are common concerns in clinical practice. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Raven Lang shares a TCM approach to understanding, assessing, and treating ear pain in children, including Shonishin, Chin...