🌿 Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Wisdom of Generations

 

Customized herbal formulas rooted in 2,000+ years of clinical experience.

Chinese herbal medicine is the oldest literate medical tradition in the world — a system where one generation of doctors passed their knowledge, formulas, and clinical insights to the next.

And while it’s ancient, it’s not outdated. I use herbs in my clinic today because they work — especially when customized to your unique pattern.

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What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

 

It’s not just “herbal supplements.” Chinese herbal medicine is a complete medical system, with thousands of years of pattern-based diagnostics and detailed, time-tested formulas. It’s used to:

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• Support internal balance

• Treat root causes of illness

• Strengthen digestion and immunity

• Address chronic conditions

• Ease emotional patterns like anxiety or irritability

• Support recovery from fatigue, injury, or illness

 

Rather than treating symptoms, we treat why the symptoms are showing up — based on your constitution, lifestyle, and deeper patterns.

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📜 My Herbal Lineage

 

I rely on classical formulas from the Shang Han Lun and the Jin Gui Yao Lue, two foundational medical texts from the Han Dynasty. These books are pattern-based — meaning they guide treatment not just by symptom, but by the overall constellation of signs your body presents.

I was trained to look for classic patterns — like Shaoyang disorders, Taiyin deficiency, or Cold in the Womb — and match them to formulas that have worked for centuries.

This is why I say I’m a “pattern detective.” The right formula depends on seeing the pattern clearly.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine – Healing from the Inside Out

 

Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to restore balance, improve energy, and support the body’s natural healing. Unlike “one-size-fits-all” remedies, formulas are customized to you—based on your unique pattern of symptoms, not just your diagnosis.

I use classical herbal formulas, carefully selected and adjusted to match your needs. Each formula is a blend of herbs that work together like an orchestra—some addressing your main concern, others supporting, balancing, or guiding the effects where they’re needed most.

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Herbal medicine can:

• Boost energy and immunity

• Support healthy digestion

• Ease stress and improve sleep

• Balance hormones and menstrual cycles

• Calm inflammation and soothe pain

• Support recovery from illness or chronic conditions

 

Where acupuncture gives you a focused treatment during your visit, herbs continue the healing process every day at home—gently guiding your body back to balance.

 

In my clinic, I offer powdered herbs that are easy to take and are mixed into hot water. For those ready for a deeper commitment, I can order raw herbs for traditional tea preparation which is a stronger faster method.

 

⚠️ Not everyone is comfortable with taking herbs — and that’s okay. Herbal support is always optional.

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When Herbs Can Help

Herbs are sometimes the missing link for deeper healing — especially when acupuncture alone isn't quite enough. I may recommend herbs if you’re dealing with:

• Internal medicine conditions (digestion, energy, sleep, mood)

• Chronic or lingering illness

• Hormonal imbalances or perimenopause

• Cold and weak conditions (fatigue, poor circulation, slow healing)

• Complex or constitutional patterns

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🙋‍♀️ Common Questions

• Are Chinese herbs safe?
  Yes — when prescribed by a trained practitioner. I source herbs from companies that do rigorous quality testing and avoid toxic or endangered substances.

• Are they vegetarian/vegan?
  Most formulas are plant-based. I’ll let you know if any ingredients are animal-derived (like oyster shell or bugs) and offer alternatives when needed.

• Will they taste bad?
  Some herbs are bitter or earthy, but powdered formulas are milder than raw decoctions. We can sometimes adjust the flavor slightly if needed. But remember, the effects of the flavors are a huge part of the medicine.

• How long will I need to take them?
  That depends on your condition. Some formulas are used short-term (1–2 weeks), while others support deeper transformation over time.​

• The Takeaway  Chinese herbal medicine is a living tradition — one I feel honored to practice. It’s precise, potent, and rooted in thousands of years of pattern recognition. When your body’s internal balance is off, herbs can provide the nourishment, movement, and structure to bring it back into harmony.