Chinese Herbal Medicine
Treating you as a whole, rather than a symptom
OUR APPROACH
What can Chinese herbal medicine do?
Restore deficiencies
Supplement the body’s natural minerals and chemicals
Calm bodily functions
Regulate bodily cycles and functions such as gut or menstrual
Improve circulation
Increases blood flow to rehabilitate muscles, joints, ligaments, bones and nerves
How does acupuncture work?
How does Chinese herbal medicine work?
Chinese herbal medicine is derived from pattern differentiation, which involves identifying a person’s head-to-toe collection of signs and symptoms. However, it doesn’t just treat symptoms or diseases, it treats the entire human being’s biochemical imbalances using the properties of natural plants, minerals, or animal by-products in the form of a powder mixed into a tea.
One size doesn’t fit all
In contrast to pharmaceuticals, Chinese herbal medicine prescribes people with the same condition different formulas, aimed at targeting their individual needs. Your prescription is specifically made for you and is updated by your practitioner at each consultation to suit your evolving condition.
How is Chinese herbal medicine made?
Manufacture
Our Chinese herbal medicine comes from KO DA Pharmaceutical in Taiwan. As the leader in granule technology and “Taiwan’s most trusted Traditional Chinese medicine brand”, it is “the only manufacturer to provide full transparency of manufacturing and quality control processes from start to finish” and among the first of TCM manufacturers ever to attain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO 9001:2015 Certification in Quality Management.
Production starts with a strict raw material selection of natural plants which are then cleaned, extracted, dried, and made into powder. They pass through “16 meticulous inspection methodologies – conducted throughout their entire quality control processes – from agricultural environment, raw material, during semi-finished, to finished product.”
Mixing
We receive the Chinese herbal medicine from KO DA in pure powder form, and then precisely weigh and mix your unique prescription on-site by our professionally trained staff. You can request that it is packaged into daily sachets or a single container with a scoop.
We provide a Care Plan detailing your treatments so you are informed every step of the way
Your Consultation
Initial Evaluation
Conversations with your practitioner
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Discussion and Diagnosis
Your practitioner will explore your medical history and diagnose by feeling your pulse, viewing your tongue, and palpating points on your body.
Bring any relevant and recent medical reports or test results, and wear loose and comfortable clothing.
For our existing patients only, a Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultation can be held via phone call, Skype or Zoom.
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Prescription
Once your practitioner has identified your need, they will prescribe you a unique blend of Chinese herbal medicine for the coming week. At your next consultation, your practitioner will check how you have responded to the medicine and make any necessary adjustments.
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Care Plan
If you are looking for long-term treatment, your practitioner will create a unique Care Plan with you to establish expectations and set milestones for review dates. You will have access to a document detailing your Care Plan which includes lifestyle and dietary advice.
Collection
Receiving your prescription
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Mixing
If you are receiving acupuncture at the same time, during your rest period before the needles are removed, your prescription will be mixed on-site by our professionally trained staff. You can request that it is packaged into daily sachets or a single container with a scoop. If you are not receiving acupuncture, you will be invited to wait in our waiting room for about 15 minutes.
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Instructions
Our staff will then explain the nature of your herbal medicine and how it should be taken. We are happy to answer any questions as well.
Interested in Chinese Herbal Medicine?
frequently asked questions
Common Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Warms and unblocks the muscles and joints for pain
- Supports heart function for chest pain and palpitations
- Moves the flow of Qi and Blood for painful periods, fibroids and spotting
- Boosts the immune function for those who catches a cold easily
- Replenishes the Qi after severe blood loss, sweating or postpartum
- Generates body fluids
- Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit for anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, palpitations and restlessness
- Supports male sexual function for impotence
- Unblocks the digestion for fullness, bloating, nausea and vomiting
- Dries dampness and phlegm in the body for fullness in the chest and coughing
- Supports digestive function for fatigue, loose stools and abdominal pain
- Moves Qi downward for nausea, reflux, vomiting and dizziness
Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root)- Tonifies the blood for dizziness, vision issues, tinnitus, dry skin and hair loss
- Regulates the menstrual cycles for shorter cycles, light menstrual bleed, irregular cycles, painful periods or absent cycles
- Moves the blood circulation for stagnation of blood such as abdominal pain, acne, pregnancy pains, constipation and haemorroids
- Moistens and unblocks the bowels
We have a range of natural herbs that are derived from plant products. We also have medicine that are minerals and animal by-products.
It depends on the progress of your condition. The Chinese herbal medicine that you take will change according to your condition. And once it is managed there can be a maintenance prescription of Chinese herbal medicine that is ongoing.
There is no need to boil or cook them. They are conveniently pre boiled and cooked. You will only be required to mix the Chinese herbal medicine with some hot water to drink.
What should I do if the taste is too “strong” for me?The taste of the Chinese herbal medicine can initially be too “strong”. We recommend trying to mix in some honey with it. If it is still difficult to drink, inform your practitioner. Most patients over time will get used to the taste.
Is it normal to experience mild digestive issues?It is not unusual to experience mild digestive symptoms initially as your system is adjusting to Chinese Herbal Medicine. In the rare case that you experience any severe symptoms, stop taking your herbal medicine and contact your practitioner.
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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— Dr Scott Ling