How do herbs work?
Recently, the World Health Organization estimated that 80% of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care. In Germany, about 600 - 700 plant based medicines are available and are prescribed by some 70% of German physicians. In the past 20 years in the United States, public dissatisfaction with the cost of prescription medications, combined with an interest in returning to natural or organic remedies, has led to an increase in herbal medicine use.
Recently, the World Health Organization estimated that 80% of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care. In Germany, about 600 - 700 plant based medicines are available and are prescribed by some 70% of German physicians. In the past 20 years in the United States, public dissatisfaction with the cost of prescription medications, combined with an interest in returning to natural or organic remedies, has led to an increase in herbal medicine use.
Traditional Chinese medicine approaches disharmonies from within a framework that addresses the patient's constitution.
A thorough constitutional evaluation allows the practitioner to assess organ system imbalances.
Herbs assist the organ systems to enhance their function. The properties of botanical agents are absorbed by the bloodstream and introduce an active constituent that facilitates change or improvement. Some herbs enhance the capacity of the Heart to propel the blood and soothe the mind, the Spleen to manage digestion and fluid equilibrium, the Lung to handle respiration and the body's defenses, the Liver to maintain resilient emotions and supple limbs, and the Kidney to sustain sexual and regenerative power. Some herbal formulas address ailments such as colds, allergies, inflammation, or cramps with immediate results, while others fortify body reserves over time.
A thorough constitutional evaluation allows the practitioner to assess organ system imbalances.
Herbs assist the organ systems to enhance their function. The properties of botanical agents are absorbed by the bloodstream and introduce an active constituent that facilitates change or improvement. Some herbs enhance the capacity of the Heart to propel the blood and soothe the mind, the Spleen to manage digestion and fluid equilibrium, the Lung to handle respiration and the body's defenses, the Liver to maintain resilient emotions and supple limbs, and the Kidney to sustain sexual and regenerative power. Some herbal formulas address ailments such as colds, allergies, inflammation, or cramps with immediate results, while others fortify body reserves over time.