Chinese Medicine

How does Chinese medicine work?

Chinese medicine involves the use of predominantly plant-based herbs mixed in a strictly designed formula that work synergistically to improve your well being. It may enhance your organ functions, energy and blood flow, strengthen your bones and restore your hormonal balance, or it may remove toxins from your body, clear your cough and improve your skin. Chinese medicine has been tried and tested for 5000 years with ample empirical evidence and recent scientific research.

Is Chinese medicine safe?

Most Chinese medicinal formulas are gentle to the body and are generally well tolerated. However, like any other potent medicine, a misuse of certain medicinals can cause harm. Therefore Chinese medicine must be prescribed by well trained and registered practitioners who practise with great caution. We discourage the use of over-the-counter Chinese medicine without professional advice as this can cause serious side effects. In this clinic, ‘do no harm’ is our first and foremost goal. Meticulous attention is made to ensure maximum safety and minimal side effects.

Does Chinese medicine contain heavy metals?

The Chinese medicine in our clinic is predominantly sourced from YesChinaherb and ChinaMed. The former is a reputable Taiwanese company, which is a provider for major hospitals around the world. Rigorous tests are performed to ensure that herbicides, pesticides and heavy metals are non-existent. The latter is a popular Australian based supplier that has earned its good name with their professionalism.

How do I take the Chinese medicine?

The form of Chinese medicine used in our clinic is cooked and dried for your convenience. There is no need for cooking. All you need to do is to drink it with warm water. Occasionally tablets or pills forms are used as requested.

Can you take Chinese medicine together with orthodox medicine?

Typically you would leave a two hour gap between taking Chinese medicine and orthodox medicine. Certain Chinese medicine must not be taken with orthodox medicine and for certain conditions. For example, blood invigorating Chinese medicine is not to be taken with blood thinning drugs. Women with breast cancer are not to take hormone stimulating Chinese medicine such as Dang Gui.

Disclaimer

The information provided here is intended for informational and educational purposes. It is not intended to be a replacement for professional medical advice from your personal doctor. It does not provide a guarantee to success.