Chinese Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas based on individual diagnosis and constitution
About This Treatment
Chinese herbal medicine uses combinations of herbs, minerals, and sometimes animal products to create formulas tailored to each individual's specific condition and constitution. These formulas have been refined over thousands of years and work synergistically to address the root cause of illness while minimizing side effects. Herbs may be taken as teas, powders, pills, or tinctures.
Benefits
- Addresses root causes of illness
- Customized to individual needs
- Minimal side effects when properly prescribed
- Supports immune function
- Balances hormones naturally
- Improves digestive health
- Reduces inflammation
- Complements other treatments
What to Expect
A practitioner will conduct a thorough consultation including tongue and pulse diagnosis to understand your constitution and condition. They will create a custom herbal formula, explaining how to prepare and take it. Formulas are adjusted as your condition improves. Raw herbs are boiled into tea, though pills and powders are also available. Effects are often gradual, building over weeks.
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