The TCM Journal

  By Dr. Lyda Kermani, DACM LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Medically reviewed 24 September 2026 · 18 min read If you want the answer without the...

Most people fail to stop PPIs because of rebound acid hypersecretion — a withdrawal effect that has nothing to do with their original condition. Dr. Lyda Kermani, DACM LAc, explains...

Dr. Lyda Kermani explains Xuan Fu Hua — the 1,200-year-old TCM herb that redirects rebellious stomach energy downward. The emperor herb of the Liao formula.

Three simple daily habits that help Liao's 10:1 herbal formula work faster for acid reflux and GERD. By Dr. Lyda Kermani, DACM LAc.

Does Chinese medicine work for acid reflux and GERD? Dr. Lyda Kermani walks through three peer-reviewed studies, what they found, and where the evidence is still weak.

Take Liao once every morning and once every evening — one wooden spoonful (2ml) each time, mixed into warm water, 30 minutes before a meal. Continue consistently for up to...

Most herbal supplements for acid reflux aren't strong enough to work. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine explains the three factors — potency, formulation, and philosophy — that separate...

Looking for a natural alternative to omeprazole? Dr. Lyda Kermani compares PPIs, antacids and H2 blockers with the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach, and explains how to make the switch safely...

Which Chinese herbs and supplements actually help acid reflux and GERD? Dr. Lyda Kermani ranks five, from complete TCM formulas to DGL licorice, slippery elm and aloe.