Chinese Herbs

Definition of:  The Chinese believe that proper diet and exercise, meditation and the careful prescription of herbs can prevent disease, restore the body's proper balance and aid one in maintaining optimum health.

 

 

Chinese herbal medicine is one of the many healing tools under Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like acupuncture, it has been around for thousands of years. The oldest Chinese medical text that mentions herbs is the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), which dates back to about 800 BC - 200 BC.  Chinese herbal medicine is still used in China today and its popularity has spread throughout the world. It has evolved through the centuries to address the myriad of changing clinical conditions.

 

Chinese herbs are all natural and consist of seeds, fruits, flowers, leaves, bark, twigs, and roots.  A smaller percentage is derived from minerals and animals.  These herbs can be taken in raw form, granules, or pills.  The herbs are the strongest when taken in raw form.  This requires boiling them into a tea.  The granules are in powder form and should be mixed with hot water.  Their potency is slightly less than the raw herbs.  Pills are recommended for mild conditions.

 

Many conditions both acute and chronic can be treated with Chinese herbs.  The severity of an issue will determine the how long an herbal formula will need to be taken.  The goal is to bring the body back to a balanced state.  In doing so, each formula is designed for the individual at that particular time of diagnosis.