Chinese Herbal Medicine

Supporting Change From Within.

Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to support health and recovery.

Every prescription is tailored to the individual.

Because no two people are exactly the same.

Some people come because they are tired.

Others because of digestive problems, recurring infections, poor sleep, skin conditions, stress or hormonal changes.

The herbs may be different.

The aim is always the same.

To support your body’s own capacity to change.

My Approach

Chinese herbal medicine is more than choosing herbs for a particular symptom.

It begins by understanding how your body is functioning as a whole.

Rather than asking, “What herb treats this condition?”

I first ask, “What is your body trying to do?”

The prescription is designed to support that process.

The change comes from within.

The herbs support the changes your body is already trying to make.

What Are Chinese Herbal Medicines?

Chinese herbal medicine uses combinations of carefully selected herbs that work together as a formula rather than individually.

Each herb contributes something different.

Together they create a prescription tailored specifically for you.

In my clinic I usually prescribe modern concentrated herbal granules. They are convenient to prepare, easy to take, and allow each prescription to be adjusted as your health changes.

For some chronic or more complex conditions, I may recommend a traditional raw herbal formula that is simmered at home. Although these require a little more preparation, they can provide a stronger and more flexible treatment when appropriate.

Individual Prescriptions

Your herbal prescription is prepared specifically for you following your consultation.

As your health changes, your prescription changes with it.

Depending on your needs, your herbs may be supplied as:

• Concentrated herbal granules
• Raw herbs
• Occasionally pills or liquid preparations

Common Reasons People Seek Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is commonly used to support people experiencing:

• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Respiratory conditions
• Women’s health
• Skin disorders
• Stress and anxiety
• Sleep difficulties
• Chronic or recurring health conditions

Herbal medicine is often prescribed alongside acupuncture, but it can also be used as a treatment in its own right.

Quality and Safety

All practitioner-prescribed herbal medicines used in my clinic comply with Australian regulations and quality standards.

I prescribe only ethically sourced herbal medicines and do not use products derived from endangered species.

Consultation

Chinese herbal medicine begins with understanding the whole person.

If herbs are appropriate for you, a personalised prescription will be prepared specifically for your current presentation and adjusted as your health changes.