Chinese Medicine
Over the past 2,000 years of observation and experience, the Chinese discovered that the combination of certain plants and substances can be far more effective for treating disease versus that of common Western Medicine, which typically uses only one plant or substance at a time.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCHM) is rapidly advancing onto the world stage now as a medicine that has endured through time and history to assuage the ills of humankind and assist in the prevention of further diseases and health imbalances. Chinese herbal medicine is notable for its sophistication in addressing clinical concerns while remedying patient’s particular needs.
The clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes differential diagnosis and treatments based on the analysis of signs and symptoms and differentiation of syndromes. The art of selecting the appropriate base herbal formula is dependent on this analysis and the modifications made according to the presenting signs and symptoms of each person.
Chinese herbs promote a gradual healing process that affects not only the symptoms but also other body functions. It is reasonable to expect that, in addition to primary symptoms recovery, other organ functions will also be significantly improved. Most current Chinese herbal medicine studies look at the efficacy and safety of herbs from an individual scientific standpoint; yet, because of its cultural background, TCHM prescriptions are often coupled with other traditional components that add up to the therapy making it more efficient.
Chinese herbal medicine has a generous range of very effective natural resources for all your health needs. For this, the supervision of a professional is essential. Not only to avoid negative interactions between plants and drugs but also to know how to find the best combination capable of generating the most beneficial synergy for your perfect health.
The treatment method is the bridge between any disease and its effective herbal remedy. As such, a successful treatment requires accurate diagnosis of the disease by a certified professional, strategic planning of treatment methods, and careful consideration of which herbal formula to prescribe.
What conditions can be treated with Chinese Herbal medicine? In the traditional Chinese herbal medicine system Herbal formulations can be used to treat any condition, including:
Liver disease (hepatitis and cirrhosis)
Sexual dysfunction in men
Infertility in women
Sleeplessness
Colds and flu
Period pain, irregular menstruation, and menopause
Irritable colon
Allergies
Constipation
Osteoarthritis
Muscle spasms or pain
Diabetes
Asthma
Eczema
Headache and migraines
Cancer
Examples of the scientific evidence supporting TCM:
Hepatitis: The Bupleurum root or Bei Chai Hu in Chinese, is used for respiratory infections, including the flu (influenza), swine flu, the common cold, bronchitis, and pneumonia; and symptoms of these infections, including fever and cough. In recent research, The Japanese Health Ministry has recognized a herbal mix including Bupleurum root, which they called Sho-saiko-to in Japanese, as a treatment for chronic hepatitis. Sho-saiko-to is currently being evaluated in a phase II trial at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for use in treating hepatitis C.
Allergic rhinitis: People with allergic rhinitis (AR) often seek help from Chinese medic...More