Mayway Herbs

Mayway are the makers of Plum Flower® traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal formulas, trusted by acupuncturists since 1969.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Mayway grew from a tiny herb shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown into one of the largest suppliers of Chinese herbs in the US. By ensuring exceptional quality of our products we are able to promote better health in individuals and the businesses of our customers. As an industry leader, we are also involved in global community outreach efforts through our Mayway Gives program. Mayway distributes exceptionally high quality traditional Chinese herbs and herbal products, including the popular Plum Flower® and Min Shan® Brands. Our forty years of experience, the combined strengths of our joint-venture herb processing facility and our exclusive partnerships with some of the best GMP factories in China allow us to provide you with superior unsulfured, preservative-free Chinese herbs, extract powders, and 3rd-party laboratory tested teapills and tablets.

09/11/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway President Yvonne Lau sits down with Dr. Skye Sturgeon for a candid conversation about aging, longevity, and maintaining quality of life as we grow older.

They talk about staying independent, keeping active and engaged, and the everyday choices that can make a difference over time, with plenty of personal reflections along the way.

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In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway President Yvonne Lau sits down with Dr. Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, for a candid conversation about aging and longevity. Drawing from Skye’s own experiences and reflections, they discuss independence, s...

08/28/2026

Back-to-school transitions can bring more than new schedules and routines. For some children, they can also bring belly pain, constipation, nausea, and other digestive concerns.

In this special episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, integrative pediatrician Dr. Jenifer Matthews, MD, and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Robyn “Ra” Adcock, DACM, LAc, come together to discuss pediatric digestive health from their respective clinical perspectives.

Tune in as they bring together perspectives from integrative pediatrics and Chinese medicine to explore approaches to supporting children’s digestive health and overall well-being.

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Back-to-school transitions can bring new challenges for children, including belly pain, constipation, nausea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In this special episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, integrative pediatrician Dr. Jenifer Matthews, ...

08/21/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores exercise-induced asthma in young athletes through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, focusing on the relationship between the Liver and Lung and Five Element theory.

Through two clinical cases involving teenage athletes, Dr. Sturgeon looks at how factors including constitution, emotional stress, and breathing patterns can inform TCM assessment and treatment, with approaches including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Qi gong.

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Exercise-induced asthma can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness during or after physical activity. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores this condition from a Traditional Chinese Med...

08/14/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Raven Lang shares a TCM approach to assessing and treating ear pain in children, including Shonishin, Chinese herbal formulas, heat therapy, and practical tools that practitioners can share with parents for at-home care.

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Pediatric ear pain and ear infections are common concerns in clinical practice. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Raven Lang shares a TCM approach to understanding, assessing, and treating ear pain in children, including Shonishin, Chin...

08/07/2026

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, we share Dr. Captaine Lumenello’s exploration of the roles of constitution, Phlegm pathology, ultra-processed foods, sleep, stress, and lifestyle in childhood obesity, along with TCM treatment principles and practical approaches to supporting long-term health.

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Childhood obesity rates have risen dramatically over the past several decades, presenting a growing challenge for families and healthcare providers alike. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, we explore childhood obesity through the lens o...

07/31/2026

On the podcast this week, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the fascinating history, energetic qualities, and medicinal uses of chile peppers, from their global journey to their place in the TCM materia medica.

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What makes chili peppers so fiery, and what role do they play in Traditional Chinese Medicine?In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the fascinating history, energetic qualities, and medicinal uses of chilies, from their global journey to the...

07/24/2026

In this week's episode of CMM, Mayway President Yvonne Lau takes listeners inside the Conference for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine in Hong Kong. She shares highlights from the conference and explores how practitioners, researchers, and organizations are working together to help protect endangered species while preserving the future of TCM.

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In this episode, Mayway President Yvonne Lau reflects on her experience attending the Conference for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine in Hong Kong. She shares highlights from the conference and explores how practitioners, researchers, a...

07/17/2026

New Podcast Episode!

Step inside the Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Yvonne Lau as she explores ancient medical artifacts, historic herbal collections, and fascinating exhibits that bring thousands of years of TCM history to life.

Discover the people, traditions, and discoveries that made this museum one of the highlights of her recent trip to China.

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In this episode, Yvonne Lau takes us inside the Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where ancient artifacts, historic herbal collections, and fascinating exhibits bring thousands of years of Chinese medical history to life. Along the ...

07/10/2026

New Podcast Episode!

From bullet trains and Kampo pharmacies to herbal travel kits and unforgettable food, Eva Lau, Vice President of Mayway Herbs, takes you along on her recent family trip through Japan.

Discover the TCM formulas she never travels without, what happened when her family caught a bug abroad, and practical herbal tips for staying healthy while traveling.

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In this episode, Eva Lau, Vice President of Mayway Herbs, shares highlights from her recent family trip to Japan and the Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas that helped keep everyone healthy while traveling. From crowded trains and changing weat...

06/30/2026

Have you heard of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS)?

In this article, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explains this tick bite-associated allergy, how it can affect reactions to mammalian-derived ingredients, and what Mayway does to help practitioners make informed product choices.

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Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), aka alpha-gal allergy, is commonly known as mammalian meat allergy (although ‘meat’ is not the only source). Alpha gal refers to galactose-α-1,3-galactose, which is a…

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