Chinese Herbal Medicine
The origins of Chinese herbal medicine in China can be traced back at least 5000 years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. It is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or medical condition.
There are more than 450 substances commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine, and most of them are of plant origin, as well as some animal and mineral substances. Chinese herbal medicines are prescribed either singly or made into formulae. A well-constructed formula maximizes the effectiveness for treating a particular condition, while counteracting and minimizing the unwanted effects of an individual herb.
Chinese herbal medicine could be used to help for a wide range of health disorders, and may also be used to assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention, includes:
Insomnia and fatigue, Constipation and diarrhea, Loss of appetite and common digestive disorders, Common cold and influenza, Headaches, Skin disorders, Anxiety, depression and stress, Allergies, Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome and painful menstruation, Infertility, Disorders associated with menopause, Impotence and prostate disorders and so on.
There are more than 450 substances commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine, and most of them are of plant origin, as well as some animal and mineral substances. Chinese herbal medicines are prescribed either singly or made into formulae. A well-constructed formula maximizes the effectiveness for treating a particular condition, while counteracting and minimizing the unwanted effects of an individual herb.
Chinese herbal medicine could be used to help for a wide range of health disorders, and may also be used to assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention, includes:
Insomnia and fatigue, Constipation and diarrhea, Loss of appetite and common digestive disorders, Common cold and influenza, Headaches, Skin disorders, Anxiety, depression and stress, Allergies, Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome and painful menstruation, Infertility, Disorders associated with menopause, Impotence and prostate disorders and so on.
