Meet the Formula

Why Extinguish Fire™ Contains 13 Herbs

Unlike many supplements that rely on one or two featured ingredients, Traditional Chinese Medicine uses formulas. Each herb has a specific purpose, and together they create a balanced strategy designed to address a particular Chinese medicine pattern.

Many herbs perform multiple functions. The categories below highlight the primary role each herb plays within the Extinguish Fire™ formula.

🔥 Foundation: Herbs that Clear Heat & Cool the Blood

Purpose: These herbs form the core of the formula and address what Chinese medicine refers to as Blood Heat—a pattern traditionally associated with redness, warmth, inflammation, and itching.

🌿 Supporting Team: Herbs that Clear Heat & Resolve Toxicity

Purpose: These herbs help reduce excess Heat and are traditionally used in inflammatory skin presentations.

🌬 Supporting Team: Herbs that Dispel Wind & Calm Itching

Purpose: In Chinese medicine, itching is often associated with Wind. These herbs are traditionally used to calm that aspect of the pattern.

🩸 Supporting Team: Blood Cooling & Skin Support

Purpose: This herb has a long history of use in Chinese medicine dermatology and complements the Blood-cooling strategy of the formula.

💧 Supporting Team: Herbs that Promote Healthy Fluid Movement

Purpose: These herbs help regulate fluid metabolism while assisting in clearing Heat.

🌱 Harmonizing Herb

Purpose: This herb helps balance the formula and supports the interaction of all the other herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each formula is designed according to traditional Chinese medicine principles to support a different traditional pattern and skin presentation.

    • Extinguish Fire – Red, dry, hot, itchy, and flake-prone skin (Blood Heat)

    • Drain Fire – Oozing, weepy, moist, and reactive skin (Damp Heat)

    • Purge Fire – Widespread, intensely inflamed, and reactive skin (Toxic Heat)

    If you're unsure which formula is right for you, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.

    These products are commercial dietary supplements and are not individualized prescriptions.

  • Chinese herbal medicine is traditionally used as part of a longer-term wellness approach. Many individuals choose to evaluate their experience after 4–6 weeks of consistent use. Individual responses vary.

  • Age Suggested Daily Amount 1–4 years1.5–2 g; 5–11 years 2–4 g; 12–17 years 4–6 g; Adults (18+) 6–9 g daily

    Directions: Divide the total daily amount into two or three servings. Dissolve the granules in warm water and consume immediately.

    For best results, use consistently as directed.

    The suggested daily amounts above are intended as general recommendations for this commercial product. Individual needs may vary based on age, body size, symptom severity, and other factors.

    If you are under the care of a qualified healthcare practitioner, follow their dosing recommendations, which may differ from these general guidelines.

  • Chinese herbal granules dissolve easily in warm water and allow flexible dosing while preserving the principles of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. If you prefer capsules, a Capsule Conversion Add-On is available.

  • Do not stop or change any prescription medications without first consulting your prescribing healthcare provider. If you are taking prescription medications, discuss any new dietary supplement with your healthcare provider before use.

  • Yes. Suggested daily amounts are provided based on age. If your child has a medical condition or takes prescription medications, consult your healthcare provider before use.

  • No. These are standardized commercial formulas developed according to traditional Chinese medicine principles. They are not individualized prescriptions.

  • Our formulas are prepared using Treasure of the East® Full-Spectrum 5:1 Chinese herbal granules, manufactured by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical in FDA cGMP-compliant facilities and quality tested for identity, purity, and safety.

  • Seek prompt medical evaluation if your symptoms become severe, rapidly worsen, show signs of infection, or if you have concerns about your condition. If your symptoms have not improved after 6–8 weeks of consistent use, consider consulting a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA before they are marketed. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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