Chinese Herbal Medicines
Unsafe with pregnancy
The use of ancient Chinese herbs and methods to manage conditions that do not readily have a definitive cure with modern medicine
Caution
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Chinese labelling of herbs is sometimes not consistent; hence you may take too much of the same thing without realising it
A number of products are toxic to the body, and some of them have caused liver failure, heart attacks and stroke
Therapy for:
Skin diseases:
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Rosacea
Gut disorders:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
- Chronic constipation
Gynaecological issues:
- Pre-menstrual syndrome
- Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea)
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
Cystitis
Hepatitis C
HIV supportive care
Chronic Fatigue syndromes
Respiratory conditions:
- Asthma care
- Bronchitis
- Chronic cough
- Sinusitis
Joint problems: Arthritis
Mental Health:
- Depression
- Anxiety
Comments
Ancient Chinese practice since 3BC
Most products are safe especially when obtained from regulated practitioners
Diabetes: Use with caution
Unsafe with children
Most Searched Interventions
Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy)
This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing
Faith Healing
This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people
Ginger
The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations
Cannabidiol. CBD Oil
Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
