Dr. John Chen is a recognized authority on western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine. He graduated from the South Baylo University School of Oriental Medicine in 1990 and the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy in 1994. He has also received extensive postgraduate training in China specializing in herbology and internal medicine.

Dr. Chen is an assistant professor at USC School of Pharmacy, Yo San University, Emperor's College and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He also serves on the American Association of Oriental Medicine's (AAOM) herbal medicine committee.

Dr. Chen is the lead author of Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (2003, Art of Medicine Press) and Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications (2008, Art of Medicine Press). You can contact him with questions and comments at john.chen@evherbs.com.

Previous Articles

Sulfa, Sulfite, Sulfate and Sulfur: True Allergy, Cross-Allergy or No Allergy?
November, 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Herbal Alternatives To Pain Killers
August, 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
TCM and Infectious Disease
May, 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 05)
Tackling Ulcerative Colitis with Herbs
February, 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
November, 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 11)
Qing Bi Tang For Allergy Season
August, 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 08)
The Anti-Aging Herbal Formula
May, 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 05)
Important Microorganism Safety Issues for Herbs
February, 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 02)
Important Safety Issues on Mycotoxins
November, 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 11)
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
August, 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 08)
Contemporary Applications of Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
May, 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 05)
Treatment of ADD/ADHD
February, 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 02)
A Brief Biography of Hua Tuo
August, 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 08)
Treatment to Regulate Menstruation and Promote Fertility, Part 2
June, 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 06)
Treatment to Regulate Menstruation and Promote Fertility, Part 1
May, 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 05)
Treatment of Chemotherapy- and Radiation-Induced Toxicities, Part 2
March, 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 03)
Treatment of Chemotherapy- and Radiation-Induced Toxicities
February, 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
Herbal Monograph for Xiao Chai Hu Tang: Part Four
October, 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
Herbal Monograph for Xiao Chai Hu Tang: Part Three
September, 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 09)
Herbal Monograph for Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Part Two
Pharmacological Effects
August, 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 08)
Herbal Monograph for Xiao Chai Hu Tang
July, 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 07)
Recognition and Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions, Part 2: Pharmacodynamic Interactions
January, 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 01)
Recognition and Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions, Part 1:Pharmacokinetic Interactions
November, 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 11)
Estrogen and Herbs (Part One of Three)
October, 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 10)
Red Yeast Rice: Rediscovery of an Ancient Herb
March, 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 03)
Lei Gong Teng (Radix Tripterygii Wilfordii): A Blessing or a Time Bomb?
January, 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 01)
Gynostemma: An Undiscovered Treasure
September, 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 09)
Menopause: Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives, Part II
May, 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 05)
Menopause: Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives, Part I
March, 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 03)
Herb-Drug Interactions: What Every Patient Needs to Know
January, 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 01)
A Success Story on Aristolochic Acid
July, 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 07)
Encounter with Endometriosis
March, 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 03)
Crohn's Disease: Western and Oriental Perspectives, Part II
January, 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 01)
Crohn's Disease
Western and Oriental Perspectives, Part I
November, 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 11)
Herbal Alternatives to Drugs in Pain Management, Part II
July, 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 07)
Herbal Alternatives to Drugs in Pain Management, Part I
May, 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 05)
Herbs for Boosting the Immune System
March, 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 03)
Q & A on Warfarin
January, 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 01)
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