Chinese Herbal Medicine

“balanced health... the Way Nature intended.”
A therapy that has passed the test of time...
With over 3,000 years of practical experience and clinical expertise, Chinese herbal therapy employs proven formulas made up of various medicinal herbs, minerals, and animal products to increase the body’s health and resistance to disease.
“In China, traditional herbal preparations 
account for 30-50% of total medicinal consumption.”
--World Health Organization & NIH Consensus Study

What's it good for?

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Internal Medicine
Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, Constipation, Chest pain, Headaches, Heart palpitations, Migraines, Traumatic injuries, Wheezing, Conjunctivitis, Dry & itchy eyes, Glaucoma, Sore throat, Cough, IBS, Stomach pain, Nausea, Hiccup, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Low Back pain, Neck pain, UTI, Frequent urination, Common Cold, TMJ, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Insomnia, Acid reflux, Restless leg syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Tinnitus, Weight-loss, Smoking cessation, Infertility, Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Ovarian Cysts, Morning sickness, PMS, Psoriasis, Eczema, Hair-loss, Impotence, Sinusitis, etc. this list goes on and on!

External Therapy
Herbal medicines can be applied externally to treat both internal and external problems. Most often used for traumatic injury and skin problems, herbal preparations may also be used for internal organs that are not functioning properly.  Many methods are employed in different cases, ranging from plasters and packs, to soaks, steam baths, herbal pillows, and liniments or infused oils.  

For more information on how Chinese herbal medicine can be used to reach all your health goals, call to speak with our herbalist!
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Mixing a Chinese Herbal Prescription

How do you take it?

Below are the three most common forms of Chinese herbal medicine. The powder & pills methods are the most popular here in the U.S.A.
  1. Raw - this is the original and most potent method.  Raw herbs are cooked in a pot of boiling water, strained, and then drunk as a tea.
  2. Powder - this is a pharmaceutical-grade herbal powder extract that is dissolved in warm water and drunk as a tea.  In our clinic, most of prescriptions are filled in this fashion by our own in-house pharmacy.
  3. Pill - this is often the most economical but least potent as the pill formulae are pre-made and not tailored exactly for all your signs & symptoms.  However, that being said, there are many conditions that respond very well to these patent medicines, especial chronic conditions.  They are also great for prevention and support once major signs and symptoms have abated.

How much does it cost?

1 Week of Herbal Powder = $25
1 Week of Herbal Pills    = $10
Herbal Consultation = $25
(FREE Consultation with the purchase of an acupuncture session.)

Testimonial

“Since I started taking the herbal prescription on Friday as directed, the symptoms have improved at least 50% if not more.  It’s only Sunday afternoon!  Such a dramatic recovery is nothing short of miraculous, and I am sure my doctor will be as amazed as I am.”

                                                                       J. from Amherst