Expert Chinese Herbal Medicine Advice and Prescriptions

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Skin

In Western dermatology problems are often treated with topical creams or strong medications that help superficially but often do not treat the root cause. The relief may be instant and strong, but sometimes these medicines are too strong to be able to be sustained over a long period of time.

Chinese medicine takes a more holistic approach to healing seeing the skin as a reflection of the internal health of the body. A Chinese medicine treatment while addressing the symptoms will also look to resolve the underlying issues, utilising herbal medicine treatments and addressing diet and lifestyle to attempt to resolve the root cause. 

Chinese herbal medicine treatments for skin generally use tailored raw herb or granule formulas as these are stronger and tend to provide the best results. 

For a more detailed explanation of how Chinese medicine can help skin conditions visit our page on dermatology.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis

Endometriosis is described in Chinese medicine as resulting from the slowdown and stagnation of blood flow in the pelvis. This stagnation gradually becomes visible by laparoscopy as endometrial lesions. 

Chinese medicine treatments for endometriosis attempt to address the underlying issues behind the condition, diagnosing the cause of the blood stagnation and tailoring specific herbal prescriptions to address this. 

Chinese herbal medicine treatments for endometriosis often consist of a tailored raw herb or granule formula as well as pills or tinctures taken daily. 

For a more detailed explanation of how Chinese medicine can help visit our page on endometriosis.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Digestion

Digestive disorders are commonly seen in Chinese herbal medicine with a number of studies showing how Chinese herbs can be effective for constipation, IBS, reflux and a number of other issues. See research here

Chinese herbal medicine treatments for digestive issues can include raw herbs or granules (if suitable for the patient) or in cases where the digestion is too weak for stronger herbal formulas, milder formulas, pills or tinctures can be taken. Acupuncture can also help to make herbal treatments more palatable and this is sometimes done as an adjunct to herbal treatments for digestion. 

For a more detailed explanation of how Chinese medicine can help visit our page on digestion.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Sleep

There are a number of different sleep issues which can be benefited from Chinese herbal treatments. These can include insomnia, waking up feeling groggy (poor sleep), sleep apnea and others. 

Studies are starting to come out showing that Chinese herbal medicine and chinese medicine in general can assist in the treatment of sleep related health conditions. See research here.

Chinese herbal medicine treatments for sleep use a variety of formulas depending on the patients symptoms, these are generally in raw herb or granule form taken once or twice a day, however pills and tinctures can also be effective. 

For a more detailed explanation of how Chinese medicine can help visit our page on sleep.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Pregnancy

Chinese herbal medicine is commonly used in the treatment of women who are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or recovering in post pregnancy. Chinese herbal medicine when used by a trained practitioner is a safe and beneficial way to prepare the body for pregnancy as well as correcting any imbalances that may be preventing a pregnancy from taking place. 

There is scientific research on the use of Chinese medicine for assisting with infertility. See research here

Treatment for infertility usually consists of raw herb or granule formulas addressing the balance of the body, ensuring healthy menstrual flow, correcting any abnormalities and improving fertility. Pills and tinctures can also be beneficial. Chinese herbs can be used as a standalone treatment or with acupuncture, and both can work in conjunction with IVF treatment. 

For a more detailed explanation of how Chinese medicine can help with gynaecological issues such as infertility visit our page.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Pain

There is a saying in Chinese medicine that when there is free flow, there is no pain and when there is pain, there is no free flow. The saying is talking about the flow of qi and blood around the body.

Chinese herbal medicine treatment for pain will diagnose areas of stagnant flow and attempt to restore the correct flow and balance to the body. There is considerable research on the use of Chinese medicine for the treatment of pain. You can find links to the research here

Treatment for pain usually consists of raw herbs or granule formulas, or pills and tinctures. It is recommended to utilise Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction with acupuncture for pain related issues as this usually yields the best results.