Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture and Herbal medicine are two branches of a complete medical system, rooted in China, that has been under continuous development for approximately 4000 years. Acupunture treats the body and mind using hair-thin, sterile needles inserted at various points. There are even a variety of "non-insertive" acupuncture techniques.
Herbal medicine uses the properties of various plant, mineral, and animal products in combinations to create formulas that are uniquely suited to each patient's condition. They are typically taken orally as uniquely prepared powders or pills, although we also offer topical herbal medicine for the treatment of some conditions.
How do acupuncture and herbal medicine work?
According to its own theories, acupuncture and herbal medicine correct the flow of the body's "Qi," or vital energy by removing blockages and strengthening weakness. Western scientists theorize that the needles activate the body's nervous, endocrine, and/or fascial systems, or that they affect the body's electromagnetic field.
What can acupuncture and herbal medicine treat?
Because acupuncture and herbal medicine are based in a complete medical system that has been under continual development for thousands of years, asking this question is a bit like asking, "What is medication used to treat?" A VERY incomplete list of conditions that can be treated by these methods includes:
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