Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Over 5000 substances derived from plant, animal and mineral sources make up the Chinese Herbal Medicine Pharmacy. Most of these items are common place in today’s home remedy cabinets, such as: ginseng, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, goji, ginko, licorice, turmeric, hawthorn berry, cardamom, peppermint and others. This system of medicine dates back thousands of years and have been proven effective for most health issues. These herbs are available in the form of teas/soups, liquid extracts, tablets, capsules, granules, lotions, creams, salves, powders and poultices. Your Acupuncture Physician will prescribe herbal formulas based traditional pattern of diagnosis, in order to restore health to the individual. Herbal Formulas offer benefit for physiological processes, such as digestion, absorption, elimination, detoxification, respiration, sleep, circulation, reproduction, immunity, and repair. Chinese herbs can also help decrease pain and inflammation, and encourage faster healing of injured tissues. A trained physician is capable of prescribing herbs effectively to minimize or elimination potential side-effects. The low risk of adverse reactions and the very low toxicity in comparison to prescription and over the counter western pharmaceuticals make Chinese Herbal medicine a very appealing alternative in health care. The most commonly reported adverse reaction is temporary minor gastrointestinal upset. If you experience any discomfort while taking your herbs, please call Dr. Cox, so she can modify your formula.
The extensive training obtained by your Acupuncture Physician allows for safe and effective treatment with Chinese Herbs. We highly suggest not trying to purchase herbs on your own because the incorrect use of herbal formulas can make your condition worse. Certain pharmaceutical medications can negatively interact with herbs; just another reason to ask a professional before starting an herbal supplement.  

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