Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine includes the use of natural substances such as plants, roots, minerals and more. It is used to harmonize imbalances in the body and to enhance patient’s overall treatment plan. Herbal medicine includes hand selected Chinese herbs that are combined and formulated specifically for each individual patient as well as finished herbal products.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
- Asthma
- Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain
- Common Cold and Flu
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip, Leg and Sciatic Pain
- Hypertension
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
- Substance Abuse/ Addiction
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What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to using a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside conventional medicine. It is becoming more mainstream as improvements in analysis and quality control, along with advances in clinical research, show the value of herbal medicine in treating and preventing disease.
What is herbal medicine good for?
Herbal medicine is used to treat many conditions, such as allergies, asthma, eczema, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, menopausal symptoms, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancer, among others. It is best to take herbal supplements under the guidance of a trained provider. For example, one study found that 90% of people with arthritis use alternative therapies, such as herbal medicine.