From a Western perspective, it can be helpful to think of “heat” as inflammation. Inflammation is usually helpful and part of the healing process, but when it gets over a healthy threshold, it becomes a problem and is viewed as “heat.”. As in nature, heat causes expansion and increased activity, and this imbalance caused by too much heat can lead to irritability, fever, and inflammatory conditions. According to TCM, certain herbs can work in combination to clear the heat, support toxin removal, and helps restore balance to the body. The harmful influence of wind is considered the major cause of illness in traditional Chinese patterns of disharmony. It combines readily with other pathogens, giving rise to syndromes known as wind cold, wind heat, and wind dampness. Wind is considered as the backbone of many diseases in TCM. Conco® is made with mint herb, chuan xiong, Chinese catnip, silver flower and other targeted herbal ingredients that have been used in TCM to help clear heat and expel wind.

Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the Chinese term for life energy, or life spirit, a vital force that flows through all living Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a concept from TCM referring to vital energy that flows through the body. Ingredients in A.D.™ are traditionally used in TCM to support the balance and flow of Qi, which is believed to contribute to overall well-being.