Herbal Medicine Poway
Chinese Medicine utilizes the therapeutic effects of many medicinal substances, mainly deriving from plant materials from leaves, stems, roots to flowers, fruits and seeds. Herbs may be administered as an individual herb, in a combination formula or as food therapy to treat a variety of diseases, symptoms and conditions.
As an adjunct therapy to acupuncture, herbal medicine complements treatments to relieve or resolve various conditions, symptoms or physical discomfort. As such, it’s important to consult with a doctor prior to taking herbal medicines. While many herbs are more mild in nature as compared to pills or other drugs, they may still have side effects if taken incorrectly or combined with other medications. It’s important to use Chinese herbs under the care of a qualified practitioner.
Furthermore, Chinese herbs manufactured in the U.S. are considered food supplements, not as drugs. Unfortunately, the supplement industry is not strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), therefore, to ensure high quality products be sure to work closely with a qualified practitioner.