Chinese Herbal Medicine

In Chinese medicine there are a multitude of formulas for everything from pain and emotional imbalance, to internal organ conditions and exhaustion. Many formulas are hundreds, or even thousands of years old, and there is one for pretty much every version of every common condition that you can think of. Some of the things I prescribe herbs for include seasonal allergies, migraines, anxiety, insomnia, respiratory infections, digestive disorders, liver and gall bladder issues, pain, menstrual irregularities, stress, infertility, and urinary issues. Chinese herbal formulas are generally mild and well balanced so they can help address your symptoms with little to no side effects. Many formulas are also restorative, nourishing tissues, rebuilding energy reserves, and replenishing vital fluids like blood. If you have the type of condition that would benefit from Chinese herbs or any of the other extra treatments that I offer, I will include them with your acupuncture session at no extra charge.

I Carry The Highest Quality Chinese Herbs You Can Find

I carry the Herbal Times line of traditional Chinese medicine formulas. This line is high quality, affordable, and very effective. Herbal Times is one of the oldest Chinese herbal companies in America, founded in Oakland, California in 1979. They are a leading importer in the industry, with the most comprehensive selection of traditional Chinese herbal formulas available in the United States.

Herbal Times' Pills are Dual Tested for Contaminants

Herbal Times formulas are produced according to the FDA's stringent international guidelines for the manufacturing of herbs, requiring testing and documentation at every level of production. Furthermore, every batch of their herbs is tested at their in-house laboratory for heavy metals, endangered species, microbes, pharmaceutical adulteration, and other contaminants. In addition, their herbs are also randomly tested by independent laboratories, making them one of the rare lines of Chinese herbal formulas to be dual tested.

Chinese Herbs are Usually Only Taken for a Short Period of Time

It is very rare to take herbs long-term and they are never taken indefinitely like prescription medications. The ultimate goal of these formulations is to try and correct the underlying cause of your condition, not just manage your outward symptoms. Because of this they are usually taken more intensively, typically three times per day, but only for a limited amount of time, say weeks or maybe months. This approach aims to give symptomatic relief while improving your health overall so that your symptoms are less likely to re-occur in the future.

Herbal Times Pills are Extracted Naturally with Water

I carry what are called teapills, a reference to the manufacturing process in which the herbs are naturally extracted with water. Referred to officially as decoctions, these concentrated formulations are made sort of like a soup, with the herbs steeped in water that is gradually simmered down and reduced over time. The resulting paste concentrate is then rolled into pills. Basically, 4 small pills is equal to one cup of herbal tea. These small, round pills are pre-formulated, convenient, and very easy to digest. There are absolutely no alcohols or chemical solvents used in this type of extraction process.

Chinese Herbal Medicine is Time-Tested

Most classical Chinese herbal formulas have been in use for hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of years. These formulas are called "patents," officially regulated by the Chinese government to be standardized not just by ingredients but by proportion of ingredients as well. Because Chinese medicine is so old, there is at least one formula for pretty much every version of every common medical condition that you can think of. They are truly time-tested and very effective with little to no side effects.

Some Conditions Respond Quickly to Herbs While Others Take a Little Longer

Because herbs can take a day or two to build up to a therapeutic level in your system, their full effect is usually not instantaneous. The course of treatment varies for herbs according to many factors, especially how long you have had the condition. Acute conditions like colds and allergies usually clear up in a few days while more chronic conditions that have been present for years may take a few weeks or months to resolve.