Herbal Therapy
Herbal Medicine
Much like its counterpart of conventional Western pharmaceutical drugs, herbal medicine generally works within the body via the same chemical make-up. The main difference is that herbs are prescribed to treat the root and manifestations of the disease, rather than simply focusing on symptoms from which the patient may be suffering.
Herbal Medicine is most effective and has fewer side effects when used to facilitate healing in chronic illnesses. A profound transformation in the patientˇs health is apparent over time when individualized and skillfully selected herbs are prescribed and taken accordingly, usually internally as decoctions (herbs boiled in water). However, doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine can also prescribe herbs in the form of pills, powders, syrups, soaks or plasters (for wrapping).
