Chinese Herbs & Supplements

Chinese herbal medicine is the primary treatment method within traditional Chinese medicine. There are more than 300 Chinese herbs that date back 2,000 years that are shown to enhance your health and support Western treatment. Chinese medicine is based on a constitutional approach. Instead of prescribing a specific supplement/medication for one condition, Chinese medicine recognizes patterns and a group of symptoms to identify and treat the root of the issue.

Western herbalism and Chinese herbalism may share similar herbs and formula combinations, however the diagnosis process is quite different. The practitioner gathers information including an extensive health history, all symptoms present and overall body constitutional questions to find the root cause of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on patterns so diagnosis is highly individualized. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are composed of multiple herbs and address the person’s main symptoms in addition the their particular constitution and pattern.

Although called Chinese “herbs,” Chinese Herbal medicine include plants, minerals and animal products. The majority are plant derived, but Chinese herbs include more.  If you are vegetarian, please share this with your provider and any food restrictions, religious practices and beliefs will be accommodated.

Yes, if prescribed by a licensed and credentialed Chinese herbal medicine provider. Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to treat diseases and symptoms that occur during pregnancy and for children that suffer from common illness such as earache, diarrhea, cough, fever, teething and colic. Pediatrics will receive smaller doses and pregnant women will receive formulas that promote healthy pregnancies.

Like any medication or supplement side effects can occur from Chinese medicine.  The most common side effects could include digestive discomfort, however all formulas can be adjusted by your practitioner quickly to eliminate any discomfort. This is why your practitioner will schedule follow-up for your herbal visits.