Herbal Supplements (Herbology)
Natural Medicine
- Herbal Supplementation (also known as Chinese Herbal Therapy) is a very important branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine and it has been widely used for thousands of years. There are many benefits of Chinese herbs which include the following:
- Increase of Energy
- Digestive Aid
- Sleep Improvement
- Decrease Pain
Chinese Herbal Supplements typically contain 4 or more ingredients consisting of plants, roots, barks, leaves, berries, and nuts. When combined into appropriate doses, they can be taken as powder, pills, or syrups.
What Are Common Chinese Herbs & Ingredients?
- Cinnamon
- Hawthorn Berries
- Licorice Root
- Goutu Kola
- Yu Xing Cao
- Turkey Tail Mushrooms
- Cordycepes Mushroom
- Reishi Mushroom
- Honeysuckle Flower
- Red Sage Root
Yin & Yang Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is closely tied to Yin and Yang. When translated into English it means “dark and light”. These forces are interconnected and one cannot exist without the other. When there is disharmony between the Yin and Yang, illness can occur. Doctors of Chinese Medicine use the “Eight Principles” to diagnose the issues or disease.
The Eight Principles of TCM
- Yin
- Yang
- Interior
- Exterior
- Heat
- Cold
- Deficiency
- Excess