What has emerged is a system of thought, a theoretical construct, heavily rooted in philosophy and logic. This system has withstood the test of time. Scholars, theoreticians and clinicians alike continue the process of critical thinking of this vast amount of knowledge today. There are more than 25,000 Chinese herbal formulas that have been documented. By definition, an herbal formula will contain at least two different individual herbs.
Most herbal formulas contain six to twelve herbs in various combinations.
Its naturally sweet taste makes many formulations more palatable. It could be used in a formula for a patient with diarrhea or fluid accumulation in the lungs. Pharmacological and clinical research shows that it does, in fact, have a protective effect on the liver. Research has proven that concentrated preparations of Longan Fruit have a potent antifungal effect against major types of pathogenic fungi. In veterinary medicine I have found decoctions in a vitamin and mineral based solution and patented herbal pills to work best.