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Chinese Herbal Medicine

What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
As the name implies, Chinese Herbal Medicine is the taking of herbs to create a healing affect in the body.  The extraordinary healing powers from Chinese Herbs, without what we call  "harmful side-effects", are due to the intricate understanding of the energetic nature of each herb in a prescription formula.   Each herbal formula is specific to the needs of the patient and only that patient, so that the desired effect of healing for that patient is derived.   In addition to the understanding of herbal energetics, the unique nature of each patient is taken into consideration when herbal formulas are prescribed, so that the patient receives exactly what they need to drive out illness and promote the immune system and general health.

Are Chinese Herbal Medicines Safe?
There has been much news regarding contamination from Chinese products in the media    In order to insure the safety of our clients I use only products from reputable companies located in the United States.  Firms such as Evergreen, Mayway, Springwind and others that practice and formuate according to GMP Standards are used in our clinics. 

What kind of Herbs would you be taking?
The herbal formulas that I recommend to my clients are usually in the pill or tablet form.  This format makes it easy to take during your day.  Also, I have powered herbal granules that are "freeze-dried" and simply need water added to make them easily available to administer.  Occasionally, I recommend making decoctions from bulk (or dried) herbs for some conditions but typically you will be prescribed herbs in pill, tablet, or powdered form.

Do herbal formulas taste bad?
When taking either pills or tablets there is no taste and they are easy to swallow.  The granule "powdered" formulas and bulk-herbs that are decocted can sometimes have a 'rooty' or grassy taste to them.  I find that most clients do not have trouble taking these formulas and many clients tell me that they find they start to enjoy their herbal formulas because at a deep level them 'feel better' taking them.