Chinese Herbs
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Individual herbs often have more than one function. Herbal formulas are the combination of various herbs with various functions. Individual cases will determine the combination of herbs.
The Chinese raw herbs, pills or powders are taken internally or applied external as a wash or poultice. They are an effective, non-addictive, form of treatment that treats the root causes of diseases, not just the symptoms. Each formula will be tailored for individual needs and may need to be changed frequently as symptoms alter. For acute conditions, herbal medicine is usually taken daily for three days up to a few weeks and with more chronic conditions usually requiring months.
In the past the process of preparing the herbal decoctions has been an inconvenience. At TCMA Clinic we have prepared decocted herbs that are vacuum packaged and ready to drink. Commonly used formulas are also available in pills.