Chinese Herbs
Chinese medicine has a pharmacy of over 500 herbs. Chinese herbs work to bring the body’s systems back into balance so the body can heal itself naturally. Chinese Herbs are usually given as a formula of five to ten herbs. Each herbal formula is tailored for you. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment are often combined and complement each other.
How do I take Chinese herbs?
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The most common ways to take Chinese herbs are in a tea, pills, or tincture. The teas, often called decoctions. In this method, the herbs are boiled for 20-40 minutes to make the strong tea. Our office also uses tinctures because they are effective and easier to take than decoctions. Tinctures are alcohol extracts of the herbs. Our tinctures are first boiled like decoctions and then preserved with alcohol. Herbal pills are very good for many chronic conditions.
Are Chinese herbs safe?
Joseph Alban is a NCCAOM Certified Diplomate in Oriental Medicine. Chinese herbs are safe when prescribed by a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine. Because they are administered in low doses and balanced with each other, herbal formulas almost never have side effects.
What’s can Chinese herbs be used for?
Chinese herbal remedies can be used for a wide range of conditions. In my clinic, people often take herbs in conjunction with acupuncture for for eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Herbal remedies can also be very helpful for chronic pain, headaches, overactive bladder, insomnia, allergies, asthma, and may other conditions.
Are Chinese herbs right for me?
Chinese herbs can help a wide variety of conditions. Call us at 212.319.5757 to schedule a free telephone consultation to see if Chinese herbs can help you.
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