Herbal Therapy
Herbal
Therapy and Acupuncture compliment each other. They are both an integral
part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A consultation with one of our Doctors
will result in a traditional Chinese diagnosis, using exactly same principles
whether Acupuncture or Herbal Therapy are to be applied. Acupuncture and
Herbal Medicine can be independently effective, however they are very
often used in conjunction with each other. Acupuncture is particularily
good in moving energy blockages in the channels and herbal medicines nourishes
the body at a deep energetic level.
Herbal
Medicine is used by people of all cultures and societies, it having been
establised for centuries, and is therefore the most widely used system
of medicine in the world today. As Herbal Medicine is natural coming exclusively
from plants, it is suitable for all age groups, from babies to the very
elderly.
Traditionally
a Chinese herbalist will make up an individualised prescription for the
patient after the Doctor has consulted with them, having asked the patient
about all aspects of their condition and their general health. A formula
is prescibed and made up from the hundreds of raw herbs available. We
give our patients full instructions on how to boil the herbs in preparation
for consumption please see our preparing
herbs page.
Herbs were the most important therapy, globally, during ancient times.
There are more than 300 herbs in common use. Chinese herbs regulate the internal organs and immune system. They work very effectively on relieving the symptoms or illnesses such as insomnia, eczema, PMS, depression and menopausal syndrome.
Herbal therapy involves: raw herbs taken as an infussion, as tablet and lotion.