Sperb's Herbs Podcast

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 27 - Nourish the Yin Herbs

This episode, we are exploring another important category of herbs: the Nourish the Yin Herbs. These are incredibly useful especially in women’s medicine. However, they are widely used in many, many common formulas for everyone. Join us as we look at this category and learn about their functions, their usefulness, and their dangers…

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 26 - Wu Gong (Centipede)

This episode covers the Chinese herb Wu Gong (Centipede). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn...

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 25 - Using Formulas

This episode is a little different in that we will explore how to prepare, dose, and administer herbal formulas to maximize patient compliance and medical effectiveness. Looking at traditional methods of preparation, we will discuss why one would choose one method over another.  It is a must listen to podcast for any herbal practitioner.

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 24 - Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb)

This episode covers the Chinese herb Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. We will explore more about taxonomy in this episode as well as something different about Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb).

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 23 -Triphala (Amla, Myroblan, and Beleric Myrobalan)

This episode covers the three herb Triphala. Each episode covers another traditional herb from somewhere in the world and will go into great depth about it. Besides covering the basics of the herb including its traditional use and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. In this podcast , we will be taking a look at basic Ayurvedic principles in relation to Triphala. Something a little different, but always fascinating...

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 22 - Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem)

This episode covers the Chinese herb Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. In this podcast , we will be taking a deep look at Chinese terms for stagnation and stasis. Something a little different, but always fascinating...

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 21 - Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction)

This episode covers the Chinese formula Si Wu Tang. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single formula. Besides covering the basics of the formula including category, and functions of both the formula and the individual herbs in the formula, we will explore the history, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each formula. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. This episode we will look at skepticism both as a philosophical construct but also specifically in regards to Chinese medicine. Readily heady stuff you won't want to miss...

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 20 - Huang LIan (Coptis)

This episode covers the Chinese herb Huang Lian (Coptis). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about Huang Lian (Coptis).

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 19 -Cleome Arabica

This episode covers the herb Cleome Arabica as well as some of the culture around this herb. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of herbology including its category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about Cleomearabica.

Sperb‘s Herbs Ep. 18 - Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)

This episode covers the Chinese herb Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig). This is an extremely important and very commonly used herb in the Chinese materia medica. As for something a little different, we will be looking at the oaths medical practitioner's swear both in the West as well as the East. Please join us for this fascinating episode!