What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine has evolved over 4000 years as a powerful and accurate tool regulating the internal organs and immune system. All the ingredients used by proper Chinese herbalists are natural, have no side-effects. Over 1000 herbs are used in Chinese medicine and the ingredients all come from the natural flora of China. TCM doctor will be able to prescribe a mixture of different herbs to treat an individual's illness. No two patient prescriptions will be the exactly same, as an herbal prescription is tailored to treat the specific ailment of the individual, unlike Western prescriptions which are standardised by the pharmaceutical companies.
The Chinese medicine unpleasant in taste?
Most people find that tea is at least a little bitter and sometimes unpleasant to taste. Honey can be added as a sweetener, but it is generally accepted that the benefits of the medicine far outweigh the bitter taste. Traditionally, Chinese herbs are boiled in a soup or as tea to extract the essence of the herbs, which is then drunk by the patient. However, the herbal capsules make Chinese Herbal Therapy more accessible and convenient for busy modern lifestyles.
Should i continue taking medicine prescribed by my GP?
YES. Chinese medicine in general does not conflict with Western medicine, and may be used as a complementary therapy. However, please inform me about any current medications you are taking.
Instructions for preparing herbal infusion
For the best results, use a Automatic Electrical Medicine Pot, which can be rent for free from our clinic with £30 deposit.
- Empty one packet of herbs into the pot and add at least 1000ml of cold water.
- Insert the power plus into the power socket. The red indicator lights showing that the pot starts operation, put the power switch in the “fast” position.
- When the green indicator lights, showing that liquid medicine is ready for taking.
- Take out the plug and out off the power.
- Strain the liquid medicine off, (there should be about 1 mug to drink) and drink warm .
- Clean the pot when it is cool down. Do not dip the pot entirely into the water for washing. You can use honey or Chinese natural sweetener in your medicine to reduce the bitterness