Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has a lineage that is at least 4000 thousand years old. There are hundreds of herbs in the ancient pharmacoepia that are still in use today. We feel that this is testament to their safety and effectiveness.
Western herbology is based on the use of single herbs whereas Chinese herbology is based on classic formulas of several herbs combined. The number of herbs in a formula can range from two to twenty or more. Most of the herbs used are "woody" herbs and many of them are common plants that grow wild or can be found in your garden. These include, for instance, various parts of tress such as mulberry and magnolia, shrubs like red or white peony and ligusticum and food stuffs such as cinnamon, dates, ginger, and some grains. Many are roots including the most famous root herb - ginseng.
Of course there are hundreds of herbs that are indigenous to China which most westerners have never heard of such as ginkwa flower and Chinese quince. Some of the herbs are familiar to Western herbology; these include coltsfoot, cohosh , skullcap and many others.
There are minerals that include gypsum and oyster shell and there are some animal components such as deer antler and silkworm casing. These animal components are not often used in the West. We will endeavor to explain the ingredients in your formula and their function to you. As always, if you have any questions, just ask.
Herbal formulas can be prescribed in a number of forms. These include tea made from raw herbs (most effective), tea made from powders or granules, tinctures and pills or capsules.
Island Holistic Medicine has a complete raw herb pharmacy and we stock the highest quality herbs from the most reputable suppliers. We are well trained in drug - herb interactions. Be sure to give us a complete list of all medications and supplements that you are taking so that we may be aware of any potential interactions.
Herbal medications are generally free from side effects. The rare side effects that are seen are indigestion, loose stools or constipation or mild nausea. If you experience any of these, stop taking you formula and call us.
Western herbology is based on the use of single herbs whereas Chinese herbology is based on classic formulas of several herbs combined. The number of herbs in a formula can range from two to twenty or more. Most of the herbs used are "woody" herbs and many of them are common plants that grow wild or can be found in your garden. These include, for instance, various parts of tress such as mulberry and magnolia, shrubs like red or white peony and ligusticum and food stuffs such as cinnamon, dates, ginger, and some grains. Many are roots including the most famous root herb - ginseng.
Of course there are hundreds of herbs that are indigenous to China which most westerners have never heard of such as ginkwa flower and Chinese quince. Some of the herbs are familiar to Western herbology; these include coltsfoot, cohosh , skullcap and many others.
There are minerals that include gypsum and oyster shell and there are some animal components such as deer antler and silkworm casing. These animal components are not often used in the West. We will endeavor to explain the ingredients in your formula and their function to you. As always, if you have any questions, just ask.
Herbal formulas can be prescribed in a number of forms. These include tea made from raw herbs (most effective), tea made from powders or granules, tinctures and pills or capsules.
Island Holistic Medicine has a complete raw herb pharmacy and we stock the highest quality herbs from the most reputable suppliers. We are well trained in drug - herb interactions. Be sure to give us a complete list of all medications and supplements that you are taking so that we may be aware of any potential interactions.
Herbal medications are generally free from side effects. The rare side effects that are seen are indigestion, loose stools or constipation or mild nausea. If you experience any of these, stop taking you formula and call us.