Countries all over the world have used herbs to treat illnesses for centuries. Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treat a particular disease or medical condition. Herbs are used with the goal of restoring balance by nourishing the body.
Chinese herbal medicines can be used in correlation with acupuncture or on their own. It uses herbs, mineral and plant extract to promote healing as well as restore or strengthen immunity and resistance to disease. They can be used for the simplest to the most serious of ailments. They can alleviate everything from back to neck pain. They can help heal herniated discs and reduce bone spurs. Use them for digestive, reflux, or gastric issues.
Chinese herbs can be purchased in health food stores, pharmacies or from an acupuncturist John Barnett of Orlando Acupuncture. Before Barnett choose a patient’s herbs, he consults and examines the patient to see what ailment’s the patient needs treated. Taken in the form of tea, powder, pill or syrup in customized, individualized formulas, herbs help increase and stimulate blood flow where there is none. They can treat issues like infections, breathing disorder or other diseases. They are meant to have therapeutic benefits without the side effects of other medications. Usually one or two herbs most directly impact the health issue.
Always make sure you tell your acupuncturist all medicines you are taking to ensure that the herbs don’t interact with any prescription medications. Also inform him of any allergies. You may react to some herbs if you are allergic to certain plants or plant-based foods. Also consider speaking to your pharmacists or practitioner before taking any herbs.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
