About Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine is a core part of Traditional and Classical Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of years to support health, vitality, and resilience. It works alongside other therapies or as a standalone treatment, supporting the body from the inside out.

Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, Chinese Herbal Medicine addresses patterns of imbalance within the whole person, taking into account physical health, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle, and constitution.

How Chinese Herbal Medicine Works

In Chinese Medicine, health depends on the balanced movement and nourishment of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, as well as the harmonious functioning of the organ systems. Herbal formulas are used to gently support these systems, helping the body restore balance over time.

Formulas are made up of carefully selected combinations of herbs that work together. This allows the herbs to be supportive, regulating, and adaptable, rather than overly stimulating or suppressive. Herbal medicine works gradually, supporting long-term change and strengthening the body’s own capacity for regulation and recovery.

How is a Herb or formula chosen

Chinese Herbal Medicine is always prescribed on an individual basis. Two people with similar symptoms may receive very different formulas, depending on their constitution, underlying patterns, and life context.

All of the following are taken into consideration when prescribing herbs:

• Physical symptoms and medical history

• Emotional and stress-related influences

• Digestive strength and energy levels

• Sleep, menstrual health, and overall vitality

• Long-standing patterns or recurring imbalances

Herbal prescriptions are reviewed and adjusted as needed, ensuring they remain appropriate and supportive as your body responds and changes.