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"To relieve the suffering of one's time, there is no greater path than medicine. Within it, nothing is more effective than the prescription of herbs."

Formulary of the Imperial Pharmacy Service in an Era of Great Peace 太平惠民和劑局方 The picture shows a handwritten Chinese prescription from the mid-20th century

Herbal medicine is one of the most important aspects of East Asian medicine. It has a recorded history dating back over two thousand years and in contemporary China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and other Asian countries is practised extensively in hospitals and clinics alongside Western medicine.

In practice herbal medicine combines a detailed analysis of signs and symptoms with a unique system of pulse, abdominal and tongue diagnosis to develop a detailed picture of the course and process of disease. After diagnosis each person is prescribed an individual formula tailor-made to their specific requirements. This allows for a subtle form of treatment with minimal side-effects.

PLEASE NOTE:
Under new Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, we are not allowed to list the wide range of conditions that we believe can be helped by Chinese herbal medicine & acupuncture, however, we can discuss these with you in person. Please contact us on 020 7928 8333 to discuss your own circumstances and situation. You may also want to consult the official website of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) for information about what Chinese herbal medicine can treat.