CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
The origins of Chinese herbal medicine date back over 5000 years to the time of the legendary emperor Sheng Nong.Herbs are prescribed following individual diagnosis and prescribed as formulas rather than an individual herb. The formulas which are groups of herbs work synergistically to bring about balance to the individuals state of ill health.
Herbal medicine can be used as an alternative to acupuncture or in conjunction with it to maximize the effects of treatment and harmonizing the flow of chi.
Herbal medicine is highly regulated to ensure environmental and ethical issues are adhered to. Formula’s can be prescribed for internal use and the growing popularity of patent formula’s in pill form are easier to take and do not require any preparation.
Formula’s for topical use are also very popular for sprains, Skin conditions and various other conditions.
All our practitioners are fully qualified and members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) or the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, (ATCM), both recognized and approved regulatory bodies in the UK.