What is Chinese herbal medicine?
The Chinese herbal medicine mainly used plant parts (roots, barks, flowers and leaves), but also minerals and some animal products. They have all proven in over two thousand years of applying their medicinal properties.
Today, of course, the protection of species taken into account. Protected species from the animal and plant kingdoms are no longer used.
A basic principle of Chinese medicine is the recognition that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Therefore, single herbs and substances are usually combined. Each patient receives such a coordinated individually for him and his illness situation recipe.
What conditions can the Chinese drug therapy be helpful?
Both acute and chronic diseases can be treated with Chinese medicines. Basically there is no restriction on the applicability of the Chinese drug therapy on certain diseases.
Although that depends on the severity and chronicity of the disease, how quickly Chinese medicines cause the patient significant improvement or cure.
The following list contains commonly occurring diseases that respond well to a Chinese drug therapy. This list is not exhaustive, however, also not mentioned above disorders can be treated with Chinese medicines. In the particular case, ask your therapist.
- Gastro-intestinal disorders:
Dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, colitis, Crohn’s disease
- Respiratory disorders:
Asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis
- Skin diseases:
Eczema, psoriasis, eczema, acne
- Gynecological disorders:
Menstrual problems, infertility, cysts, fibroids, pregnancy problems, menopausal symptoms
- Urogenital disorders:
Impotence, prostatitis, infertility
- Children Diseases:
Skin diseases, bed wetting, hyperactivity, diseases of the digestive system
- Infectious diseases:
Colds, bronchitis, diarrhea, acute and chronic cystitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV-associated symptoms
- Other diseases:
Insomnia, migraine, dizziness, tinnitus, stress-related disorders, depression, rheumatism, conjunctivitis, all kinds of allergies, circulatory disorders, injuries
Overall, the drugs improve the quality of life. Many patients report that increases at the beginning of treatment, their life energy and improves your mood.
Who can take Chinese medicine?
Chinese herbs can be taken at any age.
The dentist adapt the dose of the formulation, the age and the habits of the patient. Children receive because of the ease of administration often concentrate powder. The dosage depends on body weight.
How to diagnose and treat about the therapist?
The handler through the history of Chinese medicine according to the criteria and assess the symptoms and the condition of the patient, using this theory. Important diagnostic tool, the assessment of pulse and tongue.
The treatment will be tailored exactly. The formula is composed of several drugs, which complement those in their action and support. Rarely a single drug can be used.
How long and in what form the drug be taken?
Traditional Chinese medicine in the form of teas or decoctions are taken, that is, the mixed drugs are boiled in water for 30 minutes or longer.
Chinese medicines are prescribed as a ready-mix in the form of concentrated extracts, powders and pills.
The patient receives from his handler to detailed instructions for preparation and administration.
The decoctions or baking mixes are taken daily. Usually the treatment ranges from one week to several months depending on the severity and duration of the disease.
The patient is examined regularly to ensure that the selected formulation remains effective. Of course, the composition of the formulation is adapted to the recovery process.
What will you notice after the treatment?
Usually the patient will notice after you start taking the Chinese medicine relief of his symptoms. In individual cases it may lead to reactions that appear to the patient first as a worsening of his symptoms.
In some cases, the excretion of urine or stool sought. This can lead to increased urination or bowel movements. This is done in terms of therapy.
At the beginning of the treatment may occur in some cases also nausea, increased bowel sounds and flatus. If this persists beyond two days, do not hesitate to contact your dentist.
Please keep in mind that an anticipated improvement needs especially in chronic, long suffering of his existing term.
What does a treatment with Chinese medicine?
Besides the cost of the consultation you have to expect about 50 EUR for Chinese medicine a month. This depends on the dosage and composition of the formula. The therapist will call to pre-treatment, the approximate monthly payment.
Chinese medicines are safe?
Chinese medicine is a possible way out of the disease, if your payment is in the hands of competent practitioners. Only they can put together the right formula for accurate diagnosis. They know the different drugs and finished products out there on the market, and they are to be taken by its quality education in a position, a good selection.