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           Chinese herbal formulas are vital component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The effectiveness of a customized herbal formula is directly related to the practitioners’ ability to prescribe the correct combination based on the correct pattern diagnosis. Custom blending sets these formulas apart from over-the-counter herbs. Chinese herbology is a science based upon 5000 years of clinical experience and study.

           The herbs we use here are extracted from the raw Chinese herbs that actually grown in China. They are 100% natural and contain no color, preservatives and no dissolvent reagents have been added. We have over 200 different kinds of concentrated herbal graduals.

           Acupuncture and Chinese herbs work together to drive the healing process. Acupuncture stimulates specific points to release blocked energy and restore its flow while the herbs work at a cellular level.

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Chinese Herbs

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     Natural Balance Wholistic Center

What are herbs used for?
Herbal therapy has three main functions: (1) to treat the immediate problem, such as killing bacteria or a virus, (2) to strengthen the body, helping it to recover, and (3) to maintain health.

How are herbs categorized?
Every herb is said to have the property of being either cool, cold, warm, or hot. Cool and cold herbs treat "hot" symptoms, such as fever, thirst, sore throat or constipation. Warm and hot herbs treat "cold" symptoms, such as cold hands and feet. According to Traditional Chinese Medical teaching, two energy forces (Yin and Yang) control all body processes. A life-force (Chi) flows through channels (meridians) throughout the body, influenced by Yin and Yang. Each of these channels is considered to affect a particular part of the body. In turn, each kind of herb affects a particular channel. Herbs are categorized is by the actions they perform in the body. These are known as lifting, floating, lowering, and sinking.

Why is it necessary to process herbs?
First, processing reduces any possible side effects by detoxifying the herbs, removing any poisons. Processing can also change the properties of an herb to suit the symptom. For example, rehmannia raw has a cold property and is used to treat "hot" symptoms. However, rehmannia cooked (processed) has a warm property and is used to treat "cold" symptoms.

How are herbs taken?
Herbal medicine is traditionally taken in tea form. Tea absorbs into the system quickly, and is the most commonly used method. However, if the smell or taste of the tea is unpleasant, capsules or tablets are recommended. Tea should always be warm, and capsules or tablets should be swallowed with warm water.

For what reasons should herbs be taken?
As stated before, the three functions of herbal medicine are treatment, recovery, and health maintenance. Generally speaking, herbs can be taken for all kind of illness. Because it is natural therapy, most herbs do not cause side effects. Those side effects that do occur can be easily counteracted with other herbs. Herbal medicine is simply gentler and safer than chemical medicine. For these reasons, people turn to herbal therapy for a number of indications.

To reduce side effects — Herbs can be taken to reduce the side effects of other medication. Antibiotics weaken the immune system. Herbal therapy can strengthen the system. Also, during chemotherapy, the white blood cell count drops, causing fatigue, lack of energy and appetite. Herbal therapy has proven quite successful in relieving the side effects of chemotherapy.

To assist Western medication — Herbal medicine can strengthen the effects of Western medication. For example, if a patient is taking medication for his high blood pressure, but it is not producing the desired effects, his doctor may increase the dosage. A heavy dosage can produce unwanted side effects. The patient can, instead, take an herbal supplement that will produce the desired decrease in blood pressure without the side effects.

For prevention — Herbs are often taken as a method of prevention. For a person suffering from frequent headaches, taking herbs to prevent the headache from ever starting is a much better option than taking a pain reliever after the fact. Herbs are also used to prevent the flu, menstrual cramps and pre-menstrual syndrome, among other things.

For health maintenance — Herbal therapy can also be used for general health maintenance. Tonic herbs are used to increase energy and to slow the aging process. They are also used for enhancing sexual energy and for cosmetic purposes. Herbs are also used to treat minor symptoms that are not severe enough for heavy chemical drugs, symptoms that cannot be diagnosed by Western medicine, and symptoms and illness that are not easy to treat, such as mononucleosis and immune system deficiencies.

 

 

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