Introduction

Chinese medicine (Chinese herbal medicine) has been used in China as the primary health care for more than two thousand years prior to the western influence and the introduction of western medicine in China in the late 18th centuries. Chinese medicine was derived concurrently with hunting and gathering for food. It is developed as the result from constant struggle and battle with nature, illnesses and diseases. Chinese medicine contains mostly herbs found in China, other substances include spices, mineral, shells as well as some animal related products.

What is Chinese herbal medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine is the use of herbs, mostly Chinese herbs, in the frame of reference to Chinese medical theory, in treating health conditions. It is often used by Chinese medical practitioner or Chinese herbalists in treating common health conditions as well as severe miscellaneous disorders. I t involves using a single or combination of several different Chinese herbs. Sources of Chinese herbs include plant roots, barks, branches, leaves, seeds, flowers and fruits of a plant. Most of the raw herbs are sun-dried. Some Chinese herbs are processed to eliminate their toxicity and enhance their therapeutic actions. 

What is Chinese herbal treatment?

Chinese Herbal Treatment, also known as Chinese Herbal Formula or Chinese Herbal Prescription is a set of many different herbs given/prescribed by the Chinese medical practitioner to the patient after the patient consulted to the practitioner for the specific health condition which the patient is suffering from. 

Chinese Herbal Treatments offered through Chinese Herbal Formulae Online involve in gathering detail personal health information through our exclusive online facility. An individualised herbal treatment is then made up specifically to treat the person's health condition. Currently, Chinese Herbal Treatment is available for many health conditions including acne, stress, anxiety, pms, eczema period pain, depression and many more. More detail on Chinese herbal treatment .

Philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medical theories are used in the patient health assessment, analysing detail signs and symptoms and a "wholistic" treatment strategy is used in Chinese herbal treatment treating the health problem eg, stress and anxiety rather than one specific symptoms eg. headache caused by stress. .

Wonder Actions of Chinese herbal medicine

Some of the common actions of Chinese herbs in the body include:

Improving blood circulation

Regulating digestion

Regulating and modifying hormone secretions

Modulating the activities of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems 

Stimulating and regulating the functions of the immune system

Improving one's stamina and physical endurance 

Reducing stress

Reducing inflammation

Promoting various healing activities

Reducing tension in the body and reducing stress

Calming the body and mind

Health Conditions which can be treated with Chinese herbal medicine

Respiratory Disorders:
Asthma | Allergies | Sinus 

Digestive Disorders:
Indigestion | Diarrhoea | Constipation | Certain food allergies
Irritable Bowels | Miscellaneous

Endocrine Disorders: (conditions involve the dysfunctions of hormone regulation & production)

Period Pain | Irregular Period | PMS | Stress

Cardiovascular Disorders:
Angina | Heart diseases | High Cholesterol | High Blood Pressure

Psychological Conditions:
Depression | Stress | Anxiety

Gynaecological Disorders:
Period Pain | Irregular Period | PMS

General & Miscellaneous Conditions:
Acne | Chronic Fatigue | Headaches | Migraine
Others

Who can have Chinese herbal medicine?

Generally speaking, Chinese herbal medicine prescribed by the Chinese medical practitioner aims to treat the patient's health condition and should achieve optimal health benefits with a minimal side/adverse effects. However, it is important to know that once the health condition has improved, the dosage and the frequency of the herbal treatment should be adjusted, as overuse of the herbal medicine can produce adverse effects as with all medications.

In addition, anyone who purchases patent Chinese herbal medicine eg. Chinese herbal medicine pills in a bottle, should seek professional advice from a qualified and professionally trained Chinese medical practitioner prior to the purchase as self-medicating of any medicine including Chinese herbal medicine can be dangerous if it is not used correctly.