Used frequently in combination with acupuncture treatments, Chinese Herbal Medicine is quickly establishing itself as one of the most popular and effective alternative therapies in the West.

The Chinese Herbal Pharmacopia includes over 1500 herbs mostly from plants, flowers, roots and barks. Individual herbs are usually combined with each other into unique and individual formulas specific for each case. Ingesting the herbs mixed together into a formula not only minimizes any unpleaseant effects of individual herbs, but also maximizes the benefits by targeting the exact disharmony for each different case.

Formulas may be taken in several forms, including teas, powders, or pills. Unlike Western Herbs, which primarily address symptoms, Chinese Herbal Medicine addresses the underlying energetic disharmony causing the disease (the root) in addition to the symptoms manifesting (the branch).

When prescribed and used correctly, Chinese Herbal Medicine is very safe. It is important to work with a qualified herbalist who can prescribe an appropriate formula, monitor progress, and adjust the ingredients and dosages depending on changes in each case at different stages along the healing process.