What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest and best researched systems of plant based medicine in the world. Armed with thousands of years of experienced, a vast pharmacopeia, and modern clinical research; Chinese Herbs can be a powerful tool in helping resolve disease and regulating internal disharmonies.
Is this the right service for me?
Herbal treatments are add-ons to acupuncture treatments. If during a consultation, I think that herbs are right for your condition I will suggest them.
There are certain situations where herbal formulas are very effective (like insomnia, menopausal night sweats) and I’ll immediately suggest them. In other cases, I like to refer to them as “the big guns.” Some conditions are stubborn and take additional treatment to resolve. This is the beauty of herbs. They can deepen and elongate an acupuncture treatment protocol.
What does this treatment look like?
In the vast majority of cases I will prescribe what is called a “Patent Herbal Formula.” This will come to you in a bottle and will contain herbs compressed down into what looks like a pill. The general protocol will be to take 3 tablets 2x/day. Although specific guidelines will be given to you when the formula is prescribed.
