About Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Medicine has been practiced in China for over 3,000 years. It has evolved over the centuries into a complete and highly-nuanced system, offering an alternative to Western medicine's view of how and why we get ill. Over the centuries, physicians have developed classical formulae in which herbs work symbiotically to enhance their therapeutic effects. Herbal Medicine is still used as primary healthcare in much of China alongside Western Orthodox medicine.

The Treatment

Working with a holistic mindset, Herbal Medicine is based on the principle that the body needs to be optimally balanced. Each person is unique and CHM aims to understand how a particular pattern of physical signs and symptoms reflect an underlying disease. A fully comprehensive consultation will be undertaken, after which a TCM pattern diagnosis will be established, along with a treatment plan.

Following diagnosis, therapeutic combinations of herbs tailored to the individual aiming to correct the symptoms of ill health will be prescribed. Herbs are usually prescribed in complex formulae that are carefully matched to specific patterns of ill health, addressing the underlying constitution as well as the symptoms. This prescription can be altered over time as your health improves.

Ethics and Endangered Animals and Plants

Animal products are not allowed to be used in practice in the UK. All medicine containing endangered animal and plant species is prohibited by the RCHM. All herbs used are suitable for vegetarians and most for vegans. The herbs used are sourced from approved suppliers who are regularly tested for quality.

How Do I Take My Herbs?

Your herbs will be taken as a form of tea. They will come as granules, which simply need to be stirred into hot water.

What Can Herbal Medicine Treat?

As with acupuncture, a vast range of conditions. Some more complex conditions include:

And much more.