I practice Chinese herbal medicine based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It primarily involves plants, although some preparations also contain minerals or animal products. Depending on the herb and its intended use, the herbs can be packaged as powders, pastes, lotions, or tablets. Different herbs have various energetic properties and can balance certain body disharmonies. Prescribing a specific herb or herbal mixture requires the practitioner to understand the patient’s state of disharmony, Yin and Yang balance, and the disease pattern affecting the organs. Because countless combinations can be made from several hundred different herbs, the practitioner must be skilled in their craft.

In addition, I have extensive experience using Chinese herbal medicine to promote health and well-being. I am a member of the RCHM (Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine), an organization that ensures the quality standards of Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioners.

Since medicinal herbs can affect the body as strongly as pharmaceuticals, they should be treated with the same caution and respect. Some herbs can be toxic in high doses, while others may cause allergic reactions. Therefore, before starting treatment, I ensure no intolerances or interactions are present and carefully weigh which medicinal herbs to prescribe at what time in your life.

Like acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine offers an effective therapy for treating many conditions. Here are some examples. If you don’t find your symptoms listed and are unsure whether herbal medicine could help with your issues, please feel free to contact me.