Formulations Herbs Healing Methods
General Introduction
This section provides the practical application of the CombiHs principles, covering materia medica, taste-balancing formulas, chronic disease protocols, and practitioner guidance. It is the operational core of CombiHs Herbalism.
CHAPTER 22 — Materia Medica of CombiHs Herbs
22.1 Introduction
The CombiHs Materia Medica catalogs herbs according to taste, aroma, organ affinity, energetic quality, and nutrient composition. It forms the foundation for creating effective therapeutic formulas.
22.2 Classification of Herbs by Taste
- Sweet Herbs: Licorice, dates, sweet potato, cinnamon, oats
- Sour Herbs: Lemon, tamarind, hibiscus
- Salty Herbs: Seaweed, miso, rock salt
- Bitter Herbs: Bitter leaf, neem, dandelion, kale
- Pungent Herbs: Ginger, garlic, cayenne, cloves, onions
- Astringent Herbs: Guava leaf, unripe banana, green tea, pomegranate
22.3 Nutrient Content & Healing Properties
- Licorice: Glycyrrhizin — anti-inflammatory; supports adrenal and kidney function
- Bitter Leaf: Vernodalin — liver detoxification; blood sugar regulation
- Ginger: Gingerol — improves circulation; digestive and anti-inflammatory support
- Guava Leaf: Tannins — astringent; digestive regulation and tissue toning
22.4 Energetic Properties
| Herb |
Taste |
Energy |
Organ Affinity |
Therapeutic Use |
| Bitter Leaf |
Bitter |
Cooling, drying |
Liver, heart |
Detoxification, anti-inflammatory |
| Licorice |
Sweet |
Moistening, nourishing |
Pancreas, kidney |
Energy replenishment, adrenal support |
| Ginger |
Pungent |
Heating, moving |
Lungs, stomach |
Circulation, digestion |
| Guava Leaf |
Astringent |
Contracting, stabilizing |
Colon, muscles |
Tissue toning, bowel regulation |
22.5 Call to Action
- Study the top 20 CombiHs herbs
- Categorize them by taste and organ affinity
- Observe how each herb responds to your dietary and health needs
CHAPTER 23 — Taste-Balancing Herbal Formulas
23.1 Principles of Formulation
- Combine opposite tastes to correct organ imbalances
- Maintain energetic balance (hot/cold, dry/damp)
- Use a primary herb, supportive herb, and palatability herb
23.2 Example Formulas
- Sweet Excess: Bitter leaf + Guava leaf + Ginger
- Sour Excess: Licorice + Bitter leaf + Green tea
- Salty Excess: Dandelion + Hibiscus + Licorice
- Bitter Excess: Licorice + Aloe + Ginger
- Pungent Excess: Licorice + Aloe + Mint
- Astringent Excess: Licorice + Flaxseed + Ginger
The full 100-formula catalog is included in the practitioner appendix.
23.3 Administration Guidelines
- Teas: 1–2 cups daily
- Decoctions: 2–3 cups for acute conditions
- Tinctures: 5–15 ml twice daily
23.4 Call to Action
Apply 3–5 formulas to identified taste imbalances. Record outcomes and adjust ratios for best results.
CHAPTER 24 — Aromatic Healing (Fragrance Energetics)
24.1 Introduction
Aromas influence emotional states, organ energetics, and metabolic pathways. CombiHs integrates aromatic therapy with taste correction.
24.2 Aromatic Classification
- Sweet Aromas: Vanilla, cinnamon — calming and nourishing
- Pungent Aromas: Cloves, garlic — circulation and detox support
- Cooling Aromas: Mint, rosemary — calming liver and lungs
- Earthy Aromas: Ginger, turmeric — grounding and digestive support
24.3 Applications
- Diffuse essential oils while consuming herbal teas
- Add aromatic herbs to decoctions
- Use aromatic baths or topical oils for absorption
24.4 Call to Action
Add aromatic herbs to at least two daily formulas and observe emotional and digestive changes.
CHAPTER 25 — Food Energetics & Nutrition
25.1 Introduction
Food is medicine. Taste-based nutrition prevents and reverses chronic disease.
25.2 Daily Taste Distribution
- Sweet: 20–30%
- Sour: 10–15%
- Salty: 5–10%
- Bitter: 10–15%
- Pungent: 10–15%
- Astringent: 10–15%
25.3 Practical Applications
- Use sweet herbs for energy without refined sugar
- Apply bitter herbs for detoxification
- Limit salty foods to protect kidney health
25.4 Call to Action
Keep a seven-day taste diary and adjust meals using opposite taste principles.
CHAPTER 26 — Chronic Disease Protocols
26.1 Introduction
Chronic diseases respond rapidly when taste imbalances are corrected.
26.2 Example Protocols
- Diabetes: Bitter + Astringent + moderated Sweet (Bitter leaf, Green tea, Licorice)
- Hypertension: Bitter + Sweet + Astringent (Dandelion, Hibiscus, Licorice)
- Arthritis: Pungent + Bitter + Sweet (Ginger, Turmeric, Licorice)
- Prostate Health: Bitter + Sweet + Astringent (Saw palmetto, Licorice, Guava leaf)
26.3 Call to Action
Identify dominant taste imbalance and apply protocols for 7–14 days while monitoring progress.
CHAPTER 27 — The CombiHs Diagnostic System
27.1 Introduction
Diagnosis integrates taste patterns, aroma response, organ mapping, and symptom analysis.
27.2 Diagnostic Steps
- Taste assessment
- Organ mapping
- Symptom tracking
- Opposite-taste formulation
27.3 Call to Action
Conduct a personal diagnostic review and begin gentle taste corrections for 14–21 days.
CHAPTER 28 — Taste Correction Therapy (TCT)
28.1 Introduction
TCT is the core CombiHs method for reversing chronic disease through taste balance.
28.2 Therapy Steps
- Identify excessive taste
- Map affected organs
- Apply opposite taste herbs
- Adjust protocol over 7–21 days
28.3 Call to Action
Begin with one imbalance and expand gradually as the body stabilizes.
CHAPTER 29 — Disease Reversal Using Opposite Tastes
29.1 Introduction
Early correction of taste imbalance prevents permanent organ damage.
29.2 Examples
- Sweet Excess: Diabetes & Fatty Liver — Bitter + Astringent + Pungent
- Sour Excess: Acid Reflux & Liver Stress — Sweet + Astringent + Bitter
29.3 Call to Action
Apply formulas consistently and review progress weekly.
CHAPTER 30 — Practitioner Case Studies
30.1 Introduction
Case studies confirm the real-world effectiveness of CombiHs Herbalism.
30.2 Example Cases
- Patient A: Sweet Excess — Bitter leaf, Guava leaf, Ginger; improved energy in two weeks
- Patient B: Sour Excess — Licorice, Bitter leaf, Green tea; heartburn reduced in three weeks
30.3 Call to Action
Document each case, refine formulas, and personalize treatment protocols.
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