Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are complimentary therapeutic modalities that are
often used together in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions.
Over the past 5,000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own.
Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested, and handed down
from generation to generation. Today, practitioners of Chinese medicine continue to
prescribe herbal formulas because they are a powerful therapeutic method.
A practitioner who makes use of herbs is familiar with most of the 1,800 herbs in the
Chinese pharmacopia. All of these herbs are classified according to their energetic qualities,
functions, and the different organs, meridians, and disharmonies for which they address.
often used together in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions.
Over the past 5,000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own.
Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested, and handed down
from generation to generation. Today, practitioners of Chinese medicine continue to
prescribe herbal formulas because they are a powerful therapeutic method.
A practitioner who makes use of herbs is familiar with most of the 1,800 herbs in the
Chinese pharmacopia. All of these herbs are classified according to their energetic qualities,
functions, and the different organs, meridians, and disharmonies for which they address.
Individual herbs are combined in order to enhance their
actions and effects upon the body. When combined, a
unique, synergistic formula is created. This combination
increases the benefits of a particular formula, and
minimizes any harmful effects.
In order to create the most effective formula, the herbs
are used in different quantities and for different purposes.
This allows the herbalist to create a formula aimed at
addressing individual needs.
actions and effects upon the body. When combined, a
unique, synergistic formula is created. This combination
increases the benefits of a particular formula, and
minimizes any harmful effects.
In order to create the most effective formula, the herbs
are used in different quantities and for different purposes.
This allows the herbalist to create a formula aimed at
addressing individual needs.
Chinese herbal formulas combined in this way offer specific synergistic actions and effects upon the
body and mind.
The art and skill of creating a formula lies within choosing the precise and most effective herbs that
target an individual disharmony. It is important to work with a qualified herbalist who can prescribe
the correct formula, monitor progress and adjust it as needed.
Formulas can be prescribed in a number of ways: raw herbs that are boiled into a tea, liquid extracts,
pills or powders.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, and strengthen, support or tonify
the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root cause of various medical
conditions, whether acute or chronic. When prescribed and used correctly, Chinese herbal formulas
rarely caused unwarranted side-effects.
Information compiled by www.acupuncturemediaworks.com
body and mind.
The art and skill of creating a formula lies within choosing the precise and most effective herbs that
target an individual disharmony. It is important to work with a qualified herbalist who can prescribe
the correct formula, monitor progress and adjust it as needed.
Formulas can be prescribed in a number of ways: raw herbs that are boiled into a tea, liquid extracts,
pills or powders.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, and strengthen, support or tonify
the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root cause of various medical
conditions, whether acute or chronic. When prescribed and used correctly, Chinese herbal formulas
rarely caused unwarranted side-effects.
Information compiled by www.acupuncturemediaworks.com
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