Chinese herbal medicine
For over 2500 years, Chinese herbs have been assisting to rebalance the body for so many different conditions.
They help to change your internal landscape. Where there is too much heat, it can be reduced. Where there is too much damp, it can be dried out. If there is internal cold and poor circulation, this can be improved. Chinese herbal medicine is pure nature for your body and soul.
What is Chinese herbal medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine works by improving your body’s ability to heal itself.
The herbs do not take over your body’s ability to do something but simply coax your body in the right direction. Most Chinese herbal formulas have been used over and over again for thousands of years. They are elegantly formulated to ensure no side effects should be endured.
The herbs we use are mainly made up of whole plant materials of high quality ensuring that you not only receive the specific part of the plant whose properties cause the main effect, but also all the other nutritive elements to support your body to process it in a balanced way. This is why taking herbal medicine takes a longer treatment time than pharmaceutical drugs, but are known to have less side effects.
What do the Chinese herbs taste like?
Chinese herbs taste earthy as a general rule.
Then depending on their action (what we are trying to treat), they taste differently. Tonic herbs are typically sweet. Herbs used to get rid of toxins and pathogens are typically bitter and harsh. Most of the time you will be prescribed a mixed formula, where there a number of flavours. If you find it hard to swallow, simply block your nose as you drink. In time you get used to it. There are many options to help make them work for you and your. We’ll discuss this with you in your session.
How often do you take Chinese herbs?
Daily, usually morning and night, away from food, with warm water, like a tea. This helps them to digest well because your stomach receives them on their own but also with warm water, which is key to smooth digestion. If your belly is more sensitive or if we are giving you stronger herbs or higher dosages, then we suggest taking them after food. Check your label to be sure, or double check with us if you need to clarify. Always contact us if you are having any trouble taking your herbs.
How do you take them?
We use a whole different range of herbs, powders, granules, raw herbs, little pills, honey pills. There is something appropriate for everyone and we will discuss what is best for you at your appointment.
How long for?
As long as your practitioner recommends. Not very long for acute conditions, longer for chronic conditions.
Are they safe?
Yes. All our herbs are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for safety levels of heavy metals and endangered animals. We are fully qualified and AHPRA registered as herbalists.
We use the highest quality suppliers who triple test herbs for quality assurance. Check our Empirical Health and their methods here.
Are any endangered species used?
No.
