Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine boasts a rich history spanning over a millennium, maintaining its relevance in contemporary healthcare practices worldwide. Its widespread acceptance extends beyond China to numerous other countries. The efficacy of Chinese Herbal Medicine lies in meticulously crafted formulas comprising various herbs tailored to address the entirety of an imbalance pattern. These formulas are employed across a spectrum of health issues. Embracing a holistic approach, Chinese Herbal Medicine considers both surface symptoms and underlying conditions, harmonizing Yin and Yang properties to alleviate the severity of health problems.

How Does It Work?

Chinese herbal medicine operates through the use of carefully crafted herbal formulae tailored to meet the specific health needs of each individual. These formulae are designed by practitioners who consider various factors to address underlying causes and main concerns. Treatment duration varies for each individual, with therapeutic effects often noticeable within days to months. While dosage guidelines are provided for each formulation, it's advisable to consult with a Chinese medicine practitioner or herbalist before initiating herbal therapy.

Pain Management

Acupuncture is widely recognised for its effectiveness in managing pain, particularly chronic pain conditions.

Evidence: A 2018 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Pain found acupuncture to be effective for chronic pain, including back pain, osteoarthritis, and migraines.

Conditions:

Chronic low back pain
Osteoarthritis (especially knee osteoarthritis)
Migraines and tension-type headaches
Neck pain
Postoperative pain

Herbal Medicine: Certain herbs, such as turmeric (curcumin) and willow bark, have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Evidence: Studies have shown that turmeric can reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis patients.