ACUPUNCTURE, HERBAL MEDICINE, BODY THERAPY, NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION
HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese Herbal Formulas are skillfully crafted combinations of natural plant, animal, and mineral-based medicinals, assembled according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Chinese Herbal formulas have developed over centuries of Practitioner experience - and many classic prescriptions trace back hundreds, even thousands of years.
The combinations of medicinal herbs in formulas are based on a deeply rich, theoretical framework that considers the energetic properties of each ingredient, their synergistic interactions with one another, and the patient's unique condition in context of their full medical health history.
Careful consideration is always given to known interactions with Western Pharmacological prescriptions the patient might also be currently taking.
There are vast, and growing bodies of scientific research and pharmacological studies showing that Chinese Herbal Formulas often exhibit very favorable results, and many times with far fewer side effects than similarly acting pharmacologics.
There are Herbal Formulas designed specifically for both Internal and External conditions - and specifically for adults, children and even infants.
INTERNAL
HERBAL MEDICINE
Most Chinese Herbal Formulas that treat internal medicine conditions are taken by mouth - either in the form of liquid tinctures, powders, or capsules. These work to further the rebalancing of a deficiency or excess that might exist in your body.
The specific combination of herbs s selected based on a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic pattern, and crafted to address the symptom or condition by restoring systemic balance among the body's internal systems. They are crafted keeping a person's whole body, mind and emotions in consideration, even while aiming to address specific symptoms.
Herbal Forumas play a key role in many successful treatment plans, often working alongside acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and dietary recommendations.
Commonly Treated Conditions:
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Anxiety, Stress, Depression
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Pain Conditions
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Headaches / Migraines
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Menstrual & Gynecological Disorders
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Digestive Conditions
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Sleep Disturbances, Nightmares, Insomnia
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Teething in Infants and Children
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Dermatological Conditions / Acne
. . . and many more!
They may offer benefits with fewer of the side-effects sometimes seen with Western pharmaceuticals, much less systemic toxicity, and without the same heavy burden on the liver and kidneys. Herbal quality control and herb-drug interactions are also considered.
EXTERNAL
HERBAL MEDICINE
External Herbal Formulas are designed to act directly
on the body’s surface and underlying tissues.
These external-use formulas harness the therapeutic properties of herbs through methods such as poultices, plasters, liniments, compresses, soaks, or washes, allowing the active compounds to penetrate the skin and influence local circulation, inflammation, and pain.
Like Internal forumas, External formulas are typically crafted from combinations of herbs chosen for their synergistic effects. Herbs that move blood and reduce swelling are often paired with ingredients that clear heat and toxins. Depending on the condition, formulas may also include warming herbs to invigorate circulation and relieve cold-type pain or cooling herbs to soothe inflammation.
Common applications include the treatment of muscle and joint pain, sprains, bruises, tendon injuries, arthritis, dermatological conditions, and post-surgical recovery. For example, Die Da Jiu (“Trauma Liniment”) is a classic external formula used to reduce swelling and bruising from acute injuries, while San Huang San (“Three Yellow Powder”) is a cooling blend applied to inflamed or infected skin.
In modern integrative practice, external formulas are sometimes adapted into creams, patches, or medicated oils, offering convenient, targeted relief with fewer systemic effects.
As with all TCM treatments, these formulas are best used under the guidance of a trained Practitioner, ensuring that the herbal properties and temperature nature are matched to the individual’s condition and constitution.
