Traditional Chinese Medicine- Herbal Support
Consider this scenario: You go to a physician’s office, and they prescribe you a medication. That medication then gives you an undesired effect, or side effect. So, you go back to the office and they prescribe another medication for your new symptom. And this just goes on continuously until you feel better.
TCM formulations essentially were developed in the same way- by identifying one herb for its many uses, and combining them with others to produce a different effect. Over thousands of years, this system has been used and the combinations of herbs have been observed and documented. The safety of combinations have been observed over time, and the effects are now well identified and formulations have been used for patterns and conditions for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
Many medications used in modern day are sourced from natural medicine. The main difference with medications is that the assumed active ingredients are isolated from the plant and then concentrated before testing. There are two main problems with this:
Generally speaking, just like food, herbs contain more than one beneficial compound, which even at times is required for the “active ingredient” to be absorbed.
Medications can have concentrations that have the potential to cause significant damage, which is not always documented. That being said, there are plenty of medications with long track records.
In any case, we work with you to find the best solution. We are saying one is better or worse, just that the “alternative” is the original and that the variety of effects of many common TCM herbs are well known.
At Acupremier Acupuncture, we offer Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultations and TCM herbal support to support your health and well-being. We only source our formulations from trusted manufacturers who use modern technology to assess the safety, and potency of herbs.
Our herbal therapy uses a wide range of ingredients, including roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds, each chosen for its specific energetic properties. Herbs can be prescribed in various forms, such as teas, capsules, powders, or tinctures, depending on your lifestyle, preferences and needs.
At Acupremier Acupuncture, we integrate herbal support with acupuncture and other treatments to provide a holistic approach to healing. For example:
Stress & Anxiety: Herbs like licorice root or red jujube can calm the mind and regulate energy flow.
Digestive Health: Ingredients like ginger or Chinese hawthorn can enhance digestion and relieve bloating.
Pain Management: Anti-inflammatory herbs like turmeric or corydalis may be included to support pain relief and improve circulation.
Herbal therapy is a powerful complement to acupuncture, providing continuous support between treatments and addressing the root causes of imbalance. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or looking to enhance your overall health, TCM herbal therapy can play a vital role in your journey toward wellness.
Let Acupremier Acupuncture guide you in discovering the countless benefits of TCM herbs—natural remedies designed to support our individual needs.