Chinese Herbs
Chinese Herbs are supplements made from various plants and flowers that have been used for thousands of years to help heal various conditions. They are not medicines in the western sense; they are more akin to herbal supplements found in health food stores.
Because Acupunctures works with energy meridiens (chi) and various conditions like heat, wind, cold, dampness, as well as such strange aspects as wood, metal, (and 2 others I can't remember), the herbs are formulated using a completely different system of action for various conditions.
Herbs traditionally came from China, and are still being used in Acupressure today. However, American companies have begun making chinese herbs; these companies are more restricted by American laws regarding quality assurance. Their prices, however, generally are much higher than traditional Chinese medicines from China.
As an Acupressure practitioner, I cannot prescribe a medication for you. I can legally recommend that you purchase specific over-the-counter medications, or refer you to a practitioner who can prescribe medications.
Here's a list of some of the common herbs I keep in my medicine cabinet and what they are used for:
Immune-boosting herbs:
Jade Screen. This comes in liquid or tablet form and should be taken immediately after you've been exposed to someone who is sick, or if you are feeling a little vulnerable physically. It is no longer effective if you actually get a cold.
Echinacea. This western herb (a beautiful pink flower) is particular effective in boosting your immune system. Use this as you would Jade Screen. I recommend taking a dropper-full of the liquid version called "Super Echinacea" in a glass of pure, room-temperature or warm water.
For Colds and Flu
Yin Chao. This a great herb to take for when you get the beginnings of a cold. It boosts your immunity and gives you more resistance to feeling worse.
Gan Mao Ling. This herb is for when your cold has become somewhat severe.
Name. Use this for blah blah blah.
For muscle aches and pain
Liniment name. Use this for blah blah blah.
Herb name. Use this for blah blah blah.
Other name. Use this for blah blah blah.
For stress and anxiety |
