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ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBS
Gillian Price MBAcC MRCHM
CHINESE HERBS
The traditional medicine of China has developed over the last 4000 years
and it continues to grow to meet the new health challenges faced by
people in the West today. It has become increasingly popular over the
last few decades as people have realised that it can effectively bring relief
from a wide range of complaints.
What are Chinese Herbs?
The Chinese Materia Medica consists of leaves, barks, roots, fruits,
flowers, minerals, grains and some animal products. Gillian Price does
not use any animal products or anything derived from endangered
species of plants.
Can vegetarians have Chinese Herbs?
Yes. As explained above Gillian uses only plant products.
Are they safe?
All members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine are fully
qualified and trained and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
How much do they cost?
The herbs themselves will cost between £7 and £21 a week depending
on the form you decide to take them in and the dosage required.
How are they taken?
- As decoctions from raw herbs.
- As powders made into a drink.
- As powder encapsulated into vege-capsules
- In pill or tablet form
- Sometimes as tinctures.
- Externally as creams or washes
Individualised Formulae?
There may be times when a pre-prepared (patent) formula is adequate
for your needs but usually you will be given a formula which has been
tailored specifically for you.