Zhang Protocol (Chinese Herbal Medicine)
Dr. Qingcai Zhang's integrative Chinese-herbal approach
- Targets
- Lyme, Babesia
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Components
- 6
- Prescription
- Not required
Built around allicin (from garlic), Coptis and other Chinese herbs, with artemisinin for Babesia and formulas to improve circulation and calm inflammation. Described in Dr. Zhang's book "Lyme Disease and Modern Chinese Medicine."
The regimen
Duration: Several months; adjusted by symptoms
Key points
- Allicin and Coptis provide broad antimicrobial coverage
- Artemisinin / Artemisia is added for Babesia
- Circulation and anti-inflammatory formulas support symptom relief
- Often combined with other herbal or antibiotic protocols
Components
Dr. Zhang's protocol uses standardized Chinese herbal products. Common components include Allicin (stabilized garlic extract), Coptis (rich in berberine), HH (Houttuynia), Artemisia/Artemisinin, Circulation P and an anti-inflammatory formula (AI #3). Doses are adjusted to symptoms and tolerance.
The official Zhang formulas are sold through practitioners; the linked supplements below are general equivalents of the key herbs.
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Not medical advice. This protocol is summarized from Dr. Qingcai Zhang — Lyme Disease and Modern Chinese Medicine for educational purposes. Doses are for adults; children need different dosing. Discuss any treatment with a qualified, Lyme-literate clinician, who can monitor labs and adjust for your health and medications.