Chinese Herbal Medicine uses combinations of plants and minerals to help stimulate the body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal. Similar to Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine is a gentle, yet powerful healing tool that can be used to address a variety of ailments, from minor imbalances to chronic conditions, with minimal side effects.
There are classical herbal formulas that have been tried and tested for 2,000 years. A formula will be composed of a number of herbs, each with a specific function. My skill is in understanding which variation of the formulae will best support and continue your healing once you’ve left the clinic.
Depending on your symptoms, any of the following additional TCM methods could form part of your treatment:
FAQ - CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Q: HOW ARE HERBAL FORMULAS PREPARED?
I have professional relationships with several AHPRA accredited Chinese Medicine Herbalists in Australia who source and expertly prepare the herbs according to the formula that I request. In this way I know the quality and dosage of different herbs when I prescribe them for you.
The herbal medicine that I dispense comes in two different forms that you swallow easily with water:
Powdered herbs in a small packet
Powdered herbs bound with honey into a small pearl
Q: ARE THERE SUSPECT SUBSTANCES IN THE FORMULAE?
No. The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has a Professional Code of Conduct that prohibits the prescription of a wide range of banned substances, including endangered animal products.
There may be some strong herbs in particular formulas, so if you experience any unexpected symptoms, please contact me immediately.
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK?
The herbs start working immediately, although generally you would expect to experience some changes to your symptoms in 2-3 days. If you have a chronic condition or a systemic weakness it may take longer for the herbs to rebuild your energy. At each consultation, we would review how the herbs are working, and whether they are still needed based on your symptoms and revised diagnosis.
Q: WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR HERBS?
My trusted suppliers source premium, high grade raw herbs from Australia and overseas that are ground and used to create tailored formulas. The suppliers confirm that all herbs used in the products are independently tested for safety and quality to the highest standard in our industry.
Occasionally, I will source a commercially patent formula manufactured in China or USA from ‘A’ grade herbs that cannot be sourced locally as a powdered herbal formula.
Q: CAN I SOURCE THE HERBS ONLINE MYSELF?
Chinese herbal formulas are for practitioner only prescription, and should not be ordered online. It is not like purchasing ‘over the counter’ medicine at the pharmacy.
It takes many years of study to understand the subtleties of how the herbs interact, and which are most appropriate for your body at a point in time. Through follow up consultations, I confirm how your body is responding to the herbal formula gaining feedback on when to cease the prescription, reduce the dosage, or adjust the formula.
