Why Chinese Herbal Medicine?


Chinese Herbs: an Effective Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Many people today are becoming aware of the effectiveness of Chinese herbs, and are starting to seek them out for their own healthcare needs. Chinese herbal medicine is actually one of the most ancient and comprehensive medical systems on the planet. With the approaches contained in the theory and literature of this classical system a competent herbalist can treat almost anything from the common cold to menopausal syndrome. The strength’s of Chinese herbal medicine lies in the depth of its history – 1800 years of recorded medical practice from the world’s oldest continual civilization; its broad pharmacological resources – thousands of medicinal substances documented, with around 400 herbs in common clinical usage; and its theoretical foundation – holistic, comprehensive, and clinically applicable.


Chinese Herbal Medicine: a Comprehensive Medical System

Many people today are becoming aware of the effectiveness of Chinese herbs, and are starting to seek them out for their own healthcare needs. Chinese herbal medicine is actually one of the most ancient and comprehensive medical systems on the planet. With the approaches contained in the theory and literature of this classical system a competent herbalist can treat almost anything from the common cold to menopausal syndrome. The strength’s of Chinese herbal medicine lies in the depth of its history – 1800 years of recorded medical practice from the world’s oldest continual civilization; its broad pharmacological resources – thousands of medicinal substances documented, with around 400 herbs in common clinical usage; and its theoretical foundation – holistic, comprehensive, and clinically applicable.


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For more information about Chinese herbal medicine, see: What is Chinese Herbal Medicine, and What to expect from a Chinese Herbal Medicine Prescription, or come visit me at my clinic.


Herbal Medicine: Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Herbal Medicine: Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine