Chinese herbs
Chinese herbs can be used as a complement or support in acupuncture treatment. Sometimes an acupuncturist chooses to work solely with herbal therapy. In traditional Chinese herbal therapy, a diagnosis is made in the same way as in acupuncture treatment.
Customized for You
The special thing about Chinese herbs is that they are almost always used in the form of an herbal formula. An herbal formula is a mixture of herbs that is specially tailored to your symptoms and constitution. This composition can contain 4 to 24 Chinese herbs and is carefully crafted: the individual herbs are thoughtfully selected to work optimally together. This is also the strength of a Chinese herbal formula.
Chinese Herbs as an Alternative
For ages, herbs have been used worldwide to prevent or alleviate symptoms. Fortunately, much knowledge has been preserved as a result. Knowledge that is also beginning to attract interest from the pharmaceutical industry. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine can offer alternatives to, for example, the use of antibiotics or medication with unpleasant side effects.
Quality
Of course, it is important that the herbs used, whether individually or in a formula, meet clear standards. Therefore, strict control is maintained over efficacy and safety.
Application
In the past, loose herbs were used to make a decoction. This practice still continues. However, nowadays, herbs in the form of pills or a freeze-dried variant (granules or powder) are more commonly chosen. Herbal drops and ointments are also available.
