ViraPhyte™ is a Chinese herb formula that is specifically designed to address HIV infection. ViraPhyte™ combines a Chinese medical model of HIV infection and treatment with Western research into anti-HIV and immune-regulating potential of specific herbs. We are currently conducting a study of ViraPhyte™, and are looking to enroll more participants. The investigators are seeking volunteers who are HIV positive, not taking antiretroviral drugs, and who want to try a non-pharmaceutical way to live with HIV disease. This study is being sponsored by FIAR (Foundation for Integrative AIDS Research) and 1 Tribe Herbs, both based in New York City. There is no requirement to participate in the study to purchase or use ViraPhyte™. The investigators are Mark Kuebel, L.Ac. and Fred Blair, L.Ac., two long-time health and AIDS activists who are licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists. ViraPhyte™, or Ti Liang Zhu San (“Cool, Lift, Expel Powder”) is designed for individuals who have not yet begun antiretroviral therapy (ARV) or have decided to take a break (a treatment interruption) from ARV. ViraPhyte™ is designed with the goal of lowering HIV viral load, and stabilizing or increasing T-cell (CD4) counts using the gentle properties of common Chinese herbs. This study will provide data on whether ViraPhyte™ is able to achieve these goals. The investigators are currently collecting CD4, viral load, CBC (complete blood count) and quality of life data from persons taking the formula. Participants are volunteers, and fully understand that ViraPhyte™ is not a guaranteed substitute for antiretroviral drugs. The study is collecting data to enable further testing of ViraPhyte™ in a clinical trial. Participant data will enable the investigators to apply for a clinical trial grant that would be a rigorous, controlled study to evaluate the ability of ViraPhyte™ to manage HIV. Data from this study will allow the sponsors to seek further research funding from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations that grant research funds for herbal medicines. Please tour the site for more specific information on our study and on ViraPhyte™.