Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine operates on the same principles as acupuncture. It utilizes medicinal plants and minerals to rebalance the body’s system and overcome disease. Chinese Herbal Medicine is given to patients in a formula containing 4-20 herbs specific for the patient’s unique condition.
Herbal Medicine can be a strong adjunct to a course of acupuncture treatment, and may be particularly recommended in cases of digestive upset, women’s health issues, sleep problems, and respiratory infections.
At Bower Family Acupuncture, we recommend herbs in pill, capsule, and tincture form. We can also order you a customized formula as a powder or raw herbs from which you make a tea. All the herbs we use and recommend in our practice come from companies in the United States who abide by GMP practices.
If it is appropriate for your condition, your acupuncturist will discuss herbs with you during your acupuncture appointment. You can also opt to only use Chinese Herbal Medicine for your treatment, without acupuncture. If so, you should book an Herbal Medicine Consult.