Abstract: An edible herbal formulation which raises the alkalinity of the human body in a short period of time is disclosed. The major ingredient in the formulation is Camptotheca. Additional ingredients that may be included are poria cocos, astragalus membranacaus, ostrea vivularis gould, prunella vulgaris, bombyx mori and phellodendron amurense Rupr. While the herbal formulation may be a mixture containing Camptotheca and all or some of the above ingredients, it is most preferred that the herbal formulation include the three ingredients of Camptotheca, poria cocos and astragalus membranacaus.