Re-order Custom

alt=""If you had a custom formula made up for you, you can re-order here.

Please put in the comments of the order either the Order # you got before and now want again and/or the date of that order. Even if you ordered the same custom formula remind me of what it was. Thanks.

(If you ordered a standard formula from our list then please return back to that page and order there.)

 

this is the same information as on the bottom of this page   https://eagleherbs.com/customized-herb-formulas/ 

Thanks,

Doug

International Orders

International Orders

 

[International Shipping]

Sorry…. this is not a good news page… We have successfully shipped to lots of countries. We can do Canada no problem. If you are in England I can refer you to a friend who can help you out. We sell a fair amount to Australia a fair amount. But the shipping costs internationally is expensive. Usually $65US – and you may incur custom charges.

 If you have friends in the USA and they buy and send them to you as gifts is an option that might help at customs. There are also export companies that can expedite your order. Latin American customers have been using this. I assume it works well. 

Customers have asked if we can send the herbs as “gifts” to get around this but we can’t do that legally (we subscribe to the Bob Dylan quote: “To live outside the law, you must be honest”).

So Yes, we do ship internationally but due to many country’s import regulations, we cannot guarantee that your international order will go through or that you will get hit with a customs fee.  Unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund of any kind for orders seized, returned, taxed or destroyed by Customs. Refunds will  not be issued. You, the buyer assumes all risk. Sorry.

We put a label on the outside of each international package which says: “For personal use only – not for resale – no commercial value

Please understand that we make our formulas just for you. When they are returned, sometimes months later, the herbs are useless to us and we have lost all the money we refund to you and the herbs it took to create them. 

For example, if you have ordered $300 worth of herbs and you do not receive the herbs you will have lost $300. We, at Eagleherbs cannot recoup the cost of the herbs, the labor and the shipping costs.

AGAIN: WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY MONEY FOR HERBS THAT YOUR COUNTRY MAY HAVE REFUSED, RETURNED TO US OR GIVEN A HIGH TARIFF ON. Believe me I wish it were otherwise. Sorry, a fair amount of Eagleherbs came from international sales and I hate to lose this business but I feel have to warn you. I would love to keep your business but this is the situation.

We only ship through the United State Postal Service (USPS). It is the least expensive and I’ve explored a lot of other options. We are a very small company. Other (huge) companies such as iHerb are probably shipping from countries with special rates that were created for Asian countries to stimulate trade. Here is an article from the Washington Post which explains so things.  https://www.washingtonpost.com//storyline/wp/2014/09/12/the-postal-service-is-losing-millions-a-year-to-help-you-buy-cheap-stuff-from-china/?utm_term=.147e63d652fd

Fu Zi (Rx. Aconite) and On-line Sales

Only the safer "prepared" aconite is used at EagleHerbs.
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Only the safer “prepared” aconite is used at EagleHerbs.

First, do no harm” is an idea that goes back to the days of Hippocrates, the father of medicine in Western civilization.

If you order a formula that normally includes Fu Zi, you must contact us first to ensure that this herb is appropriate for you. If you do not contact us, the Fu Zi will be replaced by a similar herb.

Fu Zi (é™„å­ Prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite, Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata) is an herb where dosage is carefully monitored. In its raw form, it is toxic and must be carefully cooked to reduce this toxicity. Even in the prepared extract form (which we carry at Eagle Herbs), we want to be sure to dose it correctly to avoid its normal benefits from becoming a problem in one who for instance, may not need interior warming.

 

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Fang Ji (Aristolochia) vs. Fang Ji (Stephania)

There are two herbs with similar names in China.

  1. Guang Fang Ji (Rx. Aristolochia)
  2. Han Fang Ji (Rx. Stephania Tetrandra)

Both of these herbs are roots and when these roots are diced up it can be difficult to visually differentiate between the two.

Knowing which you have can be important too, aristolochic acid (found only in the Guang Fang Ji – Aristolochia plant) is not good for the kidneys. However the Stephania root is an excellent diuretic and very safe to use.

Fortunately we have chemical analysis to know for sure which one we have.

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Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis)

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis). [Source]

Patient Abstract Herb and Use Drug Believed to Interact Other Drugs Being Taken Medical Observation Mechanism Legitimacy
46 year old woman with history of stroke, rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions) Warfarin Digoxin, frusemide ↑ INR Herb acts as Cox inhibitor Likely
Woman with history of mitral valve replacement Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions) Warfarin None stated INR = 10, widespread bruising Herb acts as Cox inhibitor Possible

Bing Lang, Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu)

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Bing Lang and Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu). [Source]

Patient Abstract Herb and Use Drug Believed to Interact Other Drugs Being Taken Medical Observation Mechanism Legitimacy
51 year old man with schizophrenia [38] Betel nut Areca catechu (Stimulant) Fluphenazine Procyclidine Rigidity, bradykinesia, jaw tremor Not known Likely
45 year old man with schizoaffective disorder Betel nut Areca catechu (Stimulant) Flupenthixol Procyclidine Stiffness, tremor, akathisia Not known Likely

Ren Shen Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with ren shen Ginseng. [Source]

Patient Abstract Herb and Use Drug Believed to Interact Other Drugs Being Taken Medical Observation Mechanism Legitimacy
47 year old man with history of heart valve replacement Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue) Warfarin Diltiazem nitroglycerin, salsalate INR decreased to 1.5 (previously stable 2–3) Herb has antiplatelet activity Likely
42 year old woman with chronic depression Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue) Phenelzine Lorazepam triazolam, bee pollen Manic symptoms Not known Possible
64 year old woman Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue) Phenelzine None Insomnia, headache, tremor Not known Unevaluable

Ma Huang Ephedra and Hypertension

Ma Huang Ephedra, so misunderstood. :(

In December of 2000, CRN, or the Council for Responsible Nutrition (a dietary supplement trade group) provided the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) a report demonstrating the safe upper limit dosage for ephedra, known as “ma huang” in Chinese medicine.

This industry group sought to determine the safe dosages for ephedra since there were reports coming in of adverse events such as high blood pressure and heart attacks following the ingestion of extremely large dosages of this herb for energy and weight loss. These uses were inconsistent with their uses in Chinese medicine. Continue reading »

Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) and Interferon

Chai Hu Bupleurum is a remarkable herb that is poised to be a significant competitor to anti-depressant drugs when combined with other herbs.

Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) is a great herb for a variety of viral issues as well as stress-induced problems. Interferon therapy is designed to address viral issues as well. The interaction of Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) and interferon is an additive problem. Interferon therapy boosts the strength and sensitivity of the immune system. Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) has the same (but weaker) effect. When these two medicines are used together, they can give rise to an excessive immune response that damages the lungs. Continue reading »

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Licorice) and High Blood Pressure

gan.cao.medThis is really more about a “side-effect” than an interaction.

Long-term high-dose use of gan cao (Licorice root) is associated with changes in how the kidneys excrete water. If you retain more water, it is possible for blood pressure to rise. Reports of this issue describe dosages of 273 to 546 mg per day [source], and 1,000 mg per day [source]. The typical dosage of gan cao (Licorice root) used in Eagle herbs formulas varies between 10 – 20 mg per day. Not too much comparatively speaking. This is consistent with traditional uses of this herb. Continue reading »

Slightly Hearty Body Type

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The slightly hearty body type.The slightly hearty body type isn’t limited to only men. A woman can be as hearty as a man, and a man can be as delicate as a woman. [What’s your body type?]

With the slightly hearty body type we find mostly signs of having a hearty constitution, but with some delicate attributes as well.

Slightly hearty individuals tend to suffer more intensely with short-term problems like the hearty type, but not quite as intensely since they also have a few delicate attributes. Problems of “too much” will be more common than those due to “not enough” which is more common among the delicate types.

An example of “too much” includes constipation. When you’ve got too much poop stuck in your large intestine, the delicate body type will barely notice, but the slightly hearty body type will feel more discomfort. Not surprisingly, Chinese and Kampo medicine favor the use of Da Huang (Rx. Rhei, rhubarb root) in many of the formulas for the slightly hearty body type.

Da Huang (Rx. Rhei, rhubarb root) is a purgative, it empties that large intestine, but when one isn’t constipated, it should be used cautiously. Da Huang also has other functions that still make sense for the slightly hearty body type, but these formulas should only be used for the types that are listed for each individual formula.

Formulas for acute problems (short-lived but intense) are best taken with a higher dosage. A high dosage depends on how much you weigh, but a typical high dosage would be something like 6 capsules or a teaspoon of the powder, 4 times daily.

For chronic problems (long-term, low-grade) that have been around for a while, don’t expect the herbs to work overnight. However, with a slow, low dosage, you can see improvement. A typical low dosage is 1-2 capsules or 1/2 teaspoon of the extract powder, 3 times daily.

For more on how long it may take for your herbs to work, please see the prognosis self-test.

Hearty Body Type

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The hearty body type.The hearty body type isn’t limited to only men. A woman can be as hearty as a man, and a man can be as delicate as a woman. [What’s your body type?]

The hearty body type is called the endomorph body type in biomedicine.

Hearty individuals tend to suffer more intensely with short-term problems. Or, problems of “too much” will be more common than those due to “not enough”.

An example of “too much” includes constipation. When you’ve got too much poop stuck in your large intestine, the delicate body type will barely notice, but the hearty body type will feel severe discomfort. Not surprisingly, Chinese and Kampo medicine favor the use of Da Huang (Rx. Rhei, rhubarb root) in many of the formulas for the hearty body type.

Da Huang (Rx. Rhei, rhubarb root) is a purgative, it empties that large intestine, but when one isn’t constipated, it should be used cautiously. Da Huang also has other functions that still make sense for the hearty body type, but these formulas should only be used for the types that are listed for each individual formula.

Formulas for acute problems (short-lived but intense) are best taken with a higher dosage. A high dosage depends on how much you weigh, but a typical high dosage would be something like 6 capsules or a teaspoon of the powder, 4 times daily.

For chronic problems (long-term, low-grade) that have been around for a while, don’t expect the herbs to work overnight. However, with a slow, low dosage, you can see improvement. A typical low dosage is 1-2 capsules or 1/2 teaspoon of the extract powder, 3 times daily.

For more on how long it may take for your herbs to work, please see the prognosis self-test.