Chinese herbal preparation and types - powder, granule, syrup, tea

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Chinese herbal medicine preparation and types - powder, granule, syrup, tea

Chinese herbal medicine can be taken in many different types such as cooking raw herbs into soup, powder, concentrated granule, syrup, pills, and so on. They can also be prepared with different methods to change the function of the herbal formula. For example, a Chinese herbal formula can be slow roasted, quick fried with high heat, fried with honey or other herbs. See the video below by Robert Wulforst (Licensed acupuncturist) for more discussion.

Video for ways of processing herbs and different types of herbal forms

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2026-27 Year of the Horse Monthly Flying Star Feng Sui Overview
2026-27 Year of the Horse Monthly Flying Star Feng Sui Overview

We are showing all the monthly Feng Shui charts and the 5 elements for 2026 - 27, the year of the horse. August, September, and October show the strongest fighting energy this year.

February 2026 monthly flying star Feng Shui analysis
February 2026 monthly flying star Feng Shui analysis

February 2026 is the first month of the horse year. There are several “Sword-fight” and “Bull-fight” star combinations, making this month with high-potential for conflict and fighting.

January 2026 Monthly Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis
January 2026 Monthly Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis

In January 2026, the Feng Shui chart features monthly stars that match Period 9 stars, giving them stronger energy. This month, there are no major conflicting star combinations like there were last month.

December 2025 monthly Flying Star Feng Shui analysis
December 2025 monthly Flying Star Feng Shui analysis

December 2025’s Feng Shui chart shows several “bullfight” and “sword-fight” star combinations. There will be more chaos, conflicts, and disharmony during this month.

November 2025 Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis and Suggestions
November 2025 Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis and Suggestions

In November 2025, the monthly flying star Feng Shui chart is the same as the yearly chart. The Southeast and East regions are fortunate. North and Northeast present more challenges.

October 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis
October 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis

In October 2025, the most favorable directions are southwest and east, while a powerful fighting energy will be concentrated in the center and southern regions.

September 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis
September 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis

The best direction for September is Southwest, and the second best is South. There is a sword fight combination in the Northeast, indicating a tendency for quarrels and fighting.

August 2025 Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis
August 2025 Flying Star Feng Shui Analysis

In August 2025, the best direction is south, followed by southeast. There is a "sword fight" star combination in the eastern sector. Be aware of disease and accident risks in the center due to the 2-5 star combination.

July 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis and suggestions
July 2025 monthly Feng Shui analysis and suggestions

According to the Flying Star Feng Shui chart for July 2025, the South is the best direction, and the North may have more issues. Northwest has a "Sword Fight" star combination, signaling conflict and fighting.

June 2025 Flyinig Star Feng Shui Analysis
June 2025 Flyinig Star Feng Shui Analysis

June’s Feng Shui chart has double the yearly and period 9 star combinations, extending beyond the original area. The best direction is Southeast, while North has stronger conflicting energy.