What are Chinese Herbs?
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine has developed over the last 3000 years. A selection of
well tested herbs provide the individual with a powerful and well balanced remedy.
How are the herbs prescribed?
The herbs are prescribed following an in-depth diagnosis determined by questions on
symptoms, medical history and emotional factors. The herbs are usually taken in the form
of a drink, which the patient prepares from a prescribed mixture of herbs. The treatment
can last for several months, regular consultations are given to determine if there is a
change in the patient's condition which will require the herbs to be altered.
Who can benefit from Chinese
herbs?
Herbs are prescribed to both adults and children. The dose and duration of treatment is
greatly reduced for children. Older people and patients with chronic conditions usually
require longer periods of treatment, to rebuild their health and vitality. Acute illnesses
are dramatically relieved with herbal medicines. Herbal treatments can strengthen the
immune system; alter states of mind; greatly ease chronic skin diseases such as eczema and
psoriasis and benefit influenza, asthma and women's conditions.
Safety and Ethics.
We comply with the Code of Practice and the Code of Ethics of the Register of Chinese
Herbal Medicine.
How
much will the herbs cost, and how long will I need to take them?
The average cost is approximately £7.00 per week supply. Generally the more severe and
long-standing the illness, then the longer the course of treatment required.
There
have been some cases of toxic reaction to herbs recently. Am I likely to be affected?
None of these cases have occurred in patients of members of the Register of Chinese Herbal
Medicine, therefore treatments by fully trained and regulated practitioners, with regular
check-ups would ensure safety. You should always inform the practitioner if you have any
liver or kidney disease.
Will I be
able to take herbs in conjunction with a course of acupuncture?
Yes, very often the herbalist will recommend it.
Do symptoms return after
ceasing treatment?
No. The treatment is intended to restore a balance in the system so that herbs are not
required.
I
understand herbal treatment is widely used in the treatment of skin complaints, e.g.:
eczema. Is the condition likely to return after completing a course of treatment?
Skin complaints are sometimes prone to re-occurrence, but as in the case of other
ailments, this will almost always respond quickly to a short course of further treatment.
Skin conditions are internal conditions, it is from something wrong inside of
your body
-Liping Han Practitioner of Chinese medicine
Skin is a mirror of our health status, it reflects the how well the performance of
internal organs and the quality of our blood.
Why do so many people suffer from skin conditions in Britain such as eczema, psoriasis,
hair lose etc?
There are a few possible causes:
-Damp weather that encourages certain organisms to grow, the most common one is fungus.
-Diet: high sugar or refined carbohydrates, high consumption of alcohol and dairy
products, high consumption of meat that contains growth hormones and antibiotics,
-High stress level
-Food intolerance
-Frequently use of antibiotics that disturbed the balance of intestinal flora
-Others: chemicals, house hold toxins, pesticides etc.
The treatment principles:
-To stop the causes
-To clear toxicity from blood stream
-To help liver and kidney detoxification
-To cleanse intestines, clear the inflammation in the bowels
-To heal the intestine’s damage
-To replace the good bacteria in the intestines and help digestion
Tests are available from some private labs, such as “Comprehensive Digestive Stool
Analysis” from “Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory”, it gives you very
good information about the state of your intestinal flora.
I have M.E. will Chinese
herbs help me?
Some patients respond well, but with others, progress can be slow.
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