At Natural Medicine Center,
we offer 250 raw herbs to fill custom herbal prescriptions.
All of our treatments are personalized and tailored for each individual.
we offer 250 raw herbs to fill custom herbal prescriptions.
All of our treatments are personalized and tailored for each individual.
FAQ on Herbal Medicine
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GOD CREATED
THE HERBS AND GAVE IT TO US FOR FOOD 
"And God said, Behold, I have given
you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all
the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a
tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to
every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and
to everything that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is
life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was
so."
- Genesis 1:29-30 KJV |
INTRODUCTION
Herbal medicines are
prescribed for patients on a personal level. These herbs have over
4000 years of research, history and use. Our classical herbal
formulas have been handed down by family from the emperor's royal
physician of the Qin Dynasty. Each patient has different needs, our
bodies are different, and illnesses stem from different causes.
Therefore the prescriptions are individualized for every patient and
are adjusted periodically.
Unfortunately, there
are many people who read an article in a magazine and run to the
nearest nutrition store, grocery store, mail order catalog, or drug
store to get "healthy". They look for single herbs or formulated
herbs, not realizing the dosage, quality, nature, property, and
entering system of these natural herbs. Even though these herbs pose
little or no side effect when utilized by a skilled physician, it is
still medicine - requiring the supervision by a qualified
specialist.
Each herb is unique
and must not be mishandled. Internally cold-natured patients cannot
use certain herbs; internally hot-natured patients cannot use
certain herbs. Some herbs cannot be used in combination, while
pregnant women, lactating women, small children, or the elderly
cannot use certain other herbs.
Qualified herbalists
go through intense training and are taught everything about
individual herbs and herbal formulas. The dosages have to be
regulated, conflicting herbs cannot be used together, the stages of
patients need to be monitored, and the herbal formulas need to be
changed according to the change in the patient's condition. Although
natural, herbs are not to be played with carelessly and unknowingly.
Herbal medicine has
been used successfully in North and South America, New Zealand,
Europe, Africa and all throughout Asia. Because it is tailored for
the body's specific needs, it is safe, effective, and works well if
prescribed by a skilled and credible herbal specialist.
Herbal medicine is within the scope
of practice in natural medicine, which is the oldest, continually
practiced professional medicine. It is based on an individualized
pattern diagnosed as well as a disease diagnosis. Your pattern is
made up of signs, symptoms, emotions, temperament, and overall body
composition. The written herbal prescription is designed to target
the individual pattern as well as the symptom or disease. An herbal
medicine prescription may include 6 to 18 different herbs. Herbal
medicine is a complete system, containing physical, biological, and
chemical properties.
The majority of herbs are derived from the
plant kingdom, using the radix, rhizoma, folium, and fructus of the
plant, depending on the nature of the illness. They may include the
leaf, flower, twig, fruit, stem, root, tuber, rhizome, and bark.
Some herbs are from animal and mineral souces.
Drinking a liquid,
which is prepared by boiling the selected herbs. The liquid form
allows the practitioner maximum flexibility in writing a
prescription. The right amounts and alternating herbs may be
adjusted as the pattern of disease changes. The formula can be
changed frequently, if necessary. And the liquid form tends to be
more potent than other means of administration. The liquid form
tends to taste very bitter because they are made mostly from roots
and bark where the strongest medicinal phytochemical ingredients are
found.
Most of the components
of natural herbal medicine have a very low toxicity to even common,
over-the-counter chemical drugs. Herbal medicine has been used for
over 4000 years, proving that it is a safe and effective method of
treatment for many ailments. It is a part of the traditional medical
system. If you experience any discomfort while taking herbal
medicine, tell your specialist, who will modify the formula until
there are no side effects.
Natural herbal
medicines target a full range of chronic conditions because it
promotes the body's ability to heal and recover from illness.
Yes, we are skilled to
prescribe appropriate formulas for pregnant women and lactating
mothers. However, an initial visit to our office is necessary before
herbs are recommended or given to the patient.
Yes, we are skilled to
prescribe appropriate formulas for children. However, an initial
visit to our office is necessary before herbs are recommended or
given to the patient.
Although herbal
medicines are safe when prescribed by a trained and knowledgeable
practitioner, they are strong medicines. Patients should ask about
where the practitioner was trained, how long the training was, how
long he/she has been in practice, and what experience the
practitioner has had in treating the patient's specific ailment.
Most importantly, find out the background of the herbal medicine
specialist. (e.g. experience, knowledge, years of education, years
of medical excellence, good reputation, RESULTS, etc.) Ask about the
qualifications first. In the state of California, the Board of
Medical Quality Assurance certifies those who pass a state board
qualifying examination.
We hope that you have found answers
to questions about herbal medicine. To locate a qualified herbal
medicine specialist,
click here or contact
Agape
Acupuncture, Inc.
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