Tai Botanicals
Tai is a character in the Chinese language, which broadly translates to grand, ultimate or all encompassing. Most of the following formulas combine herbs from both Western and Asian herbal traditions, thus drawing from the best of both worlds.

Combining Herbs from East and West
Chinese and Western herbs both have a long history of documented effectiveness. There are many herbs in the western pharmacopoeia that are unique in their therapeutic actions. Although the diagnostic systems are very different, clinical experience has shown that western herbs can be successfully integrated into a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) formula.
All formulations are based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

The Highest Quality Ingredients are Used
Whenever possible the herbs used are domestically grown, Organic and fresh or Wildcrafted. This insures that you are receiving the most potent and safe herbs available anywhere.

Our High Quality Fluid Extraction Method
The herbs are ground and put directly into a solution of filtered water and grain alcohol. The proportions of water and alcohol are adjusted according to the biochemistry of each herb. The herbs are then left to soak for 2 weeks. In the final stage, a hydraulic press is used to assure a complete yield. This process uses a cold extraction method (no heat is used at any stage). This protects against oxidation and loss of volatile compounds.

Grain alcohol is considered the safest and most effective solvent for herbal extractions and preserving the formula. The small amount of ethanol (grain alcohol) used in the formulas is easily metabolized by the liver and is considered safer than glycerin for extended use.

The individual herbs are then mixed together in accordance with the principles of Chinese medicine. Extractions made in this (time and labor intensive) manner yield an extremely potent product with a shelf life of 2 years (No refrigeration is necessary).

Fluid Extraction vs Other Methods
Powdered or freeze dried herbs lose potency due to the rapid oxidation of medicinal compounds. Raw herbs brewed with water can lose over 50% of heat sensitive compounds and essential oils.
Fluid extraction is the only method that stabilizes all of the active ingredients and has the highest concentration of essential oils. I find, that with my patients, the therapeutic response with fluid extracts is far superior to teas, powders or tablets.

The following formulas are based on over 20 years experience treating patients using Chinese herbs. I give these same formulas to my patients, my family and myself. I rely on them, and now so can you.
Kenneth Morris L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Director of the Institute of Chinese Herbology