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Empirical Health Herbs

Wholesale company of the highest quality Chinese Herbs, extensively tested for safety and efficacy.

Driven by a passion for seeing better results for his patients, Founder and Director, Dr Simon J Feeney, spent the last ten years scaling the planet in search of top quality herbs. He found that in too many cases the incorrect herb or very low quality herbs were made available to most practitioners in Australia. He didn't stop this search until he found Andrew Ellis from Spring Wind in the United States.

18/11/2025

That’s a wrap on our Food Therapy Series with .

Over five days across Melbourne and Sydney, so many generous moments were shared around the table.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with such curiosity and heart. Your openness shaped the experience more than anything, and we can’t thank you enough for your support.

These kinds of gatherings matter. They strengthen our community, create space to connect, share ideas, and advocate for the value of this tradition together.

A very special thank you to Zoey for bringing her depth, spirit, and care to every session.

We’re grateful, full, and already thinking about what comes next! Watch this space :)

12/11/2025

Melbourne, thank you.

Two beautiful days of food therapy, shared learning, and meaningful connection with .

The energy, the questions, the curiosity, the flavours - it all came together so beautifully in Footscray.

To all that came along; we loved meeting so many of you in person and seeing how much this work resonates. Thank you thank you thank you.

Sydney, you’re next.

30/10/2025

Herb Spotlight: Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子)
Latin: Lycii Fructus – Goji Berry

Quick Facts
• Name: Gou Qi Zi
• Latin: Lycii Fructus
• Origin: Cultivated in Ningxia and Gansu provinces
• Grade markers: Plump, bright red-orange berries • Smooth, slightly glossy skin • Sweet, mild aroma • No shriveled or discolored fruit

Herb Profile
• Nature & Flavor: Neutral, Sweet
• Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney, Lung
• Actions:
– Nourishes Liver and Kidney yin
– Tonifies Liver and Kidneys to brighten vision
– Moistens Lung and stops cough

Dosage & Prep
• Raw decoction: 6–12 g (add in last 5 minutes of boil)
• Granules: 3–9 g

Clinical Tip
In Liver–Kidney yin deficiency with blurred vision, add 4 g Gou Qi Zi granules to Qi Ju Di Huang Wan to enhance eye-nourishing effects without overwhelming the formula’s balance.

How do you use Gou Qi Zi in your practice? Share your favourite formula below

Sources:
– Leon, C. & Lin, Y. (2017). Chinese Medicinal Plants, Herbal Drugs & Substitutes
– Brand, E. A Clinicia

26/10/2025

She may be the youngest on the team, but she takes her sampling duties seriously. At the Naturally Good Expo, representing our sister brand Ode, Amaya reminded us that connection and curiosity matter just as much as product and presentation. Ode was built to honour both.

23/10/2025

Herb Spotlight: Chai Hu (柴胡)
Latin: Bupleuri Radix – Bupleurum Root

Quick Facts:
• Name: Chai Hu
• Latin: Bupleuri Radix
• Origin: Wild-harvested roots from Shanxi and Hebei provinces
• Grade markers: Long, slender pale-yellow roots • Smooth, unbroken surface • Slightly acrid, cooling aroma • No soft or fibrous cores

Herb Profile:
• Nature & Flavor: Cool, Bitter
• Channels Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, San Jiao
• Actions:
– Harmonizes and releases the lesser Yang (Shaoyang)
– Spreads Liver Qi and relieves constraint
– Raises clear Yang to lift middle-burner collapse

Dosage & Prep
• Raw decoction: 6–12 g (add in first 10 minutes of boil)
• Granules: 3–6 g

Clinical Tip:
In Liver Qi stagnation with alternating fever and chills, use 4 g Chai Hu granules in Xiao Yao San to harmonize Shaoyang and soothe constrained Qi.

How do you use Chai Hu in your practice? Share your favourite formula below

Sources:
– Leon, C. & Lin, Y. (2017). Chinese Medicinal Plants, Herbal Drugs & Substitutes

20/10/2025

By popular demand - now coming to Melbourne this November!!

Join Zoey for an intimate exploration of food therapy and nourishment through her signature Four Phase Cooking Workshops and Curated Dinner Event.

Each experiences is hands-on, heartfelt and rooted in the principles of Classical Chinese medicine.

Melbourne - Nov 11-12 - venue: TBC

Limited to 10 guests per session. (Will sell out fast)

Tickets on sale now at empiricalhealthshop.com.au (Link also in bio.)

19/10/2025

“上工治未病”

“The superior physician treats disease before it manifests.”
- Huangdi Neijing

Just as these herbs are carefully selected and prepared, so too must we tend to our health proactively, nurturing balance before imbalance takes root.

What daily ritual do you use to maintain harmony and prevent illness? Share your best preventative tip below.

17/10/2025

Slow moments like this remind us why we do the work we do. A quiet pause with daughter on the coast during a recent trip to New Zealand with the family. The simplicity of being present...no rush, no noise, just breath.

Happy Place!

15/10/2025

Something special is coming.

We’re excited to announce an immersive weekend of workshops and curated dining experiences with Shanghai-based food therapy practitioner Zoey Gong (), founder of Silver Root Apothecary.

Guided by the wisdom of Chinese medicine, Zoey will lead a series of small, hands-on events exploring the art and philosophy of food as medicine.

14–16 November | Sydney

Workshops & tickets now available via [] or the link in bio to our website.

Limited to 10 guests per session.

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12/10/2025

Herb Spotlight: Hu Zhang (虎杖)

Latin: Polygonum cuspidatum – Japanese Knotweed Rhizome

Quick Facts:
• Name: Hu Zhang
• Latin: Polygonum cuspidatum
• Origin: Wild‐harvested rhizomes from Sichuan and Yunnan provinces
• Grade markers: Thick, fleshy slices with pale yellow interior • Smooth cut surfaces • Fresh, slightly astringent aroma • No soft spots or fibrous cores

Herb Profile:
• Nature & Flavor: Cold, Bitter
• Channels Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, Lung
• Actions:
– Clears heat and transforms dampness (especially in the Liver/Gallbladder)
– Promotes urination and reduces jaundice
– Cools the blood, relieves toxicity and dissipates nodules

Dosage & Prep:
• Raw decoction: 9-15 g (add at start of boil)
• Granules: 4.5–9 g

Clinical Tip:
Use 6 g Hu Zhang granules in Yin Chen Hao Tang to strengthen damp‐heat clearing and promote bile flow in jaundice patterns.

How do you use Hu Zhang in your practice? Share your favourite formula below...

Sources:
– Leon, C. & Lin, Y. (2017). Chinese Medicinal Plants, Herbal Drugs & Substitutes
– Brand, E. A Clinician’s Guide to Using Granule Extracts

09/10/2025

Reishi : Pure Mushroom Powder

Embrace the “Mushroom of Immortality” with our 100% Australian Certified Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) powder. Made from whole fruiting bodies. No fillers, no carriers, no preservatives, just pure, finely milled Reishi for daily wellness.

How It Works
• Immune Support: Rich in polysaccharides and triterpenoids that help maintain healthy immune function
• Longevity Tonic: Traditionally revered in China as a symbol of health, vitality and divine power
• Stress & Anxiety Relief: Naturally calming bioactives support restful sleep and balanced mood
• Skin Health: Antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds promote clear, healthy-looking skin

Traditional Wisdom:
Reishi has been used for millennia in Chinese medicine to bolster Shen (spirit), nourish Qi and support overall vitality. Ancient texts praise it for enhancing longevity and resilience.

Serving Suggestions:
Adults, add 1 teaspoon (3 g) to warm water once daily, or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Mix into tea, smoothies, soups or your favourite wellness elixir.

(+Daily Value not established)

Precautions:
If pregnant, nursing or under medical supervision, consult a qualified practitioner before use. Always read the label and use only as directed.

Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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113 Bridge Street
Port Macquarie, NSW
2444

Telephone

+611300884809

Website

https://empiricalhealthshop.com.au/

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