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Chinese Herbal Medicine
What is Chinese herbal medicine? Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the wold with a written history dating over 2,500 years. Chinese herbal medicine takes an holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses on treating the entire body to maintain or promote health. The emotional and spiritual health of a patient, in addition to total wellness, are considered when treating and diagnosing conditions and problems. Chinese herbal medicine is based on the concepts of Yin and Yang, which aims to understand and treat the many ways in which the fundamental balance and harmony between the two may be undermined. Clinical strategies are based upon pattern diagnosis of signs and symptoms that reflect an imbalance. A specific herbal formula is selected and then the herbal ingredients are modified according to your individual presenting symptoms and pattern diagnosis. A holistic approach is used to address the underlying cause of your condition and effect long-term change. It is important to note that Chinese Herbal Medicine can have a very strong effect on the body and must be taken according to instruction and prescribed by a registered practitioner. What substances are used in Chinese herbal medicine? The Chinese Materia Medica contains over 3000 substances. Today, there are more than 450 substances commonly used in Chinese Herbal Medicine. The majorities are of a plant origin including seeds, flowers, roots, leaves and bark; as well as a few minerals and animal products. Some substances used will be familiar to you. You may find them in your kitchen, such as ginger, garlic and cinnamon, while others such as chrysanthemum and peony flower, are more likely to be found in your garden. Some substances that were used traditionally are no longer part of modern professional Chinese herbal medicine practice. For example, traditional remedies that are derived from endangered species have been replaced by other substance with similar actions. How is Chinese herbal medicine prescribed? At Chi Balance Acupuncture Clinic, Chinese herbal medicines are prescribed either singly or made into formula which take into account the individual therapeutic action of each herbal and well as the effects when combined together. Each individual herb possess their own unique qualities such as flavor and temperature, which allow them to influence the body in many different ways. A well constructed formula maximizes the effectiveness, while counteracting and minimizing the unwanted effects of an individual herb. Nowadays we have the advantage of combining modern medical research with ancient knowledge to elicit the best clinical outcome. Herbs prescribed are in the processed form of granules and pills to provide the ease and convenience of minimal preparation time (simply add boiling water!).All herbs used are of the highest quality and suppliers must comply with strict Australia TGA standards. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety or use of Chinese herbs please feel to contact us. |
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