About Herbs, Acupuncture Herbal Center

Healing With Herbs

Questions and Answers

Q: Does Chinese herbal medicine work for Western patients?

A: Yes, Chinese herbal medicine works as well for Westerners as it does for Chinese.
Chinese herbal medicine has been used successfully in
North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and all throughout Asia.

Q: Why do liquid herbal medicines taste so bad?

A: Chinese herbal teas tend to taste very bitter because they are made mostly from roots and bark where the
strongest medicinal ingredients are found.

Q: What are the benefits of pills and powders?

A: Pills and powders are good for: prolonged administration, like for chronic diseases, where formulas
do not need to be changed very often

Pills and powders am also commonly used to continue therapeutic results after a successful initial treatment
with liquid herbal medicine.

Q: Do Chinese herbal medicines have side effects?

A: Most of the components of Chinese herbal medicine have a very low toxicity compared to even common,
over-the-counter Western drugs.
When they are administered according to a correct Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis, they should not
have any side effects, only beneficial healing results.

Note: If you experience any discomfort while taking Chinese herbal medicine, tell your practitioner
who will modify the formula until there are no side effects.

We feature a large selection of traditional chinese herbs to supplement our acupuncture treatments

Please call for a consultation to determine what herbs are right for you.

Tel: (415) 485-5834

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