From oyster fisherwoman to EMT to acupuncturist, Kathleen Poole has engaged the forces of nature for good. In today’s episode we discuss what is her (Chinese) medicine cabinet at home of the “must have” medicinals for the traumas and travails of everyday life.
Listen in to learn how to beat the common cold with common kitchen spices, treat cuts and burns, ease sore joints, find a restful nights sleep, and know what to pack into your travel kit so you can fearless enjoy exotic food foraging in foreign locales.
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Show highlights
2:20- Common kitchen herbs that can help you side step the common cold.
9:45- A spirited discussion on what herbs to take at the beginning of a cold.
14:50- The must have formula to soothe an upset stomach.
20:55- The surprisingly effective cream for minor burns.
22:15- Safe and effective Chinese herbs for sleep problems or insomnia.
27:15- The herbal formula for cuts that both stops bleeding and improves the micro-circulation in the wound area for faster healing.
34:45- Proven liniment that takes the ache out of sore joints.
Kathleen Poole
Kathleen runs Mystic River Acupuncture in Groton, CT and finds her work deeply satisfying on many levels. She uses acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine to treat a wide variety of health concerns.
Her private practice and teaching give her opportunities to meet interesting people from all walks of life. Her sense of adventure has lead her to travel widely, both to share the methods of Chinese medicine in rural Africa, and to deepen her study in Mainland China. Kathleen is enthusiastic about her work and sees her relationships with her patients as a partnership with them.
Mystic River Acupuncture
167 Broad Street
Groton, CT 06340
PH: 860-448-6766
Email: info@mysticriveracupuncture.com.
Website:
www.mysticriveracupuncture.com
Links and Resources
Quick guide to what you should have in your (Chinese) medicine cabinet.
What the well traveled acupuncturist keeps in her travel kit.
What to consider when considering acupuncture • EAP028
Working with Nature— natural birth control, body literacy and the darker side of the pill • EAP030
Finding our footing • EAP041
Practical questions about Chinese herbs • EAP050
Interesting, yet, I do not know the difference between them. Which one is for motion sickness? I get that real bad.
For motion sickness I’ve seen good results with patients who take the Kang Ning Wan, which also goes by the name “Curing Pills.” This formula is also good for mild cases of the flu, and food poisoning.
Hi Michael! It’s so nice to hear you on the podcast! I love it! I was a patient of yours several years ago (before I moved to Iowa), and you helped me a ton –first with recurring migraines. But at any rate, I was wondering about how much water to add to the 1 oz. of ginger? I just sort of guessed it, but seems crazy strong. Also is this something ok for nursing moms? and would the benefit transfer to the baby at all?
Thank you for everything!
Hi Alicia,
Good to hear from you, and glad to hear you are enjoying the show.
Use about a quart of water. Put the fresh ginger in and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes. That should yield a drinkable tea. If it is still too strong for you, then dilute till it suits your taste.
It’s perfectly fine for nursing moms. (congratulations!!) And is fine for the baby, especially if they are a bit colicky. In fact, one way to help babies with digestive issues is for the mom to drink fresh ginger tea, and then breast feed. As it will pass thru to the child.