Herbal Therapy
Herbal medicine is a major part of traditional Chinese medicine and has been used for centuries in China. Like acupuncture, Chinese herbs can address an imbalance in the body that manifests in a variety of symptoms. Herbal medicine aims to help you regain homeostasis, or balance, in your body and to strengthen your body’s resistance to disease.
Chinese herbs may be used to:
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Decrease cold/flu symptoms
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Increase energy
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Improve breathing
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Improve digestion
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Improve sleep
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Decrease pain
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Improve menopausal symptoms
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Help regulate menstrual cycles if infertility is an issue
Herbal formulas are taken in the form of teas, powders, pills, tinctures, or syrups with ingredients primarily being of plant origin. Each ingredient has unique characteristics, that when combined, offers a therapeutic effect on many acute and chronic conditions.