TCM History & Theory - Acupuncture - Herbal Medicine - Modern Chinese/Oriental Medicine  - What does it treat? - Diagnosis - Regulation in British Columbia

Chinese Herbal Medicine

by Dan Schalm R.Ac, R.TCMP

Herbal Medicine in TCM describes formulas which are made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves, seeds or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal parts.

The herbs are usually decocted into a soup. Some come in ready-prepared pill or powder, called 'patent' herbal remedies. The herbal ingredients are usually taken in the form of a 'recipe' called a prescription. To make up a prescription, the TCM practitioner carefully blends together a number of herbs which have specific functions.

TCM History & Theory - Acupuncture - Herbal Medicine - Modern Chinese/Oriental Medicine  - What does it treat? - Diagnosis - Regulation in British Columbia