Herbs have been loved for their healing properties, cultural affinities and culinary preparations throughout history. Often, people admire them while still not realizing the importance and relevance they have to our health. In Chinese herbal therapy, substances ranging from from plants to animal may be used to promote the body's immune response and/or to supply nutrition to deficient systems. We use foods in much the same way in this practice.
I use both traditional Chinese formulas and western herbal formulas within my practice. I also use bulk tea formulas as well as tablets, capsules and powdered tea formulas. Generally, I order my formulas from www.Goldenneedle.com. There is information regarding the various brands and functions on their website. Some of the companies test and produce their products in California and some are from China. I also carry both topical and internal homeopathic medicines.
Herbal and homeopathic medicines are recommended on the basis of diagnosis by symptomology as well as for acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.