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Treatment targets not just the presenting signs and symptoms - it looks at the underlying condition, other health problems and the general state of health and well - being.
Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of substances from nature to regulate and normalise body function.
Most Chinese herbs are of plant origin (leaves, seeds, twigs, stems, roots, flowers and fruit) though some mineral substances may also be used. Chinese herbs can be taken singly or in combination. Traditionally the herbs are slowly simmered in a ceramic pot and resulting liquid (decoction) taken as prescribed.
These days, Chinese herbs are also available as pills, granules, powder, tablets, capsules, tinctures, ointments, and plasters etc.
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