Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture for added therapeutic effect. While many cultures have herbal medicine traditions, the sophistication of Chinese herbal medicine is unsurpassed. Chinese herbal medicine has a long history reaching back several thousand years, and the resulting system is now used to treat disease patterns such as the common cold, digestive disorders, and the spectrum of gynecological complaints, to name a few.
There are thousands of herbs in the Chinese materia medica, of which about 300 are commonly used. You will generally receive a mixture of several different herbs in a formula that has been tailored to your condition. Chinese herbs are extremely effective and normally there are no to only mild side effects; however it is very important to tell me about all the medications and supplements you are currently taking so that we can avoid any unwanted interactions with your formula.
Chinese Herbalism at the Oregon Coast
Katherine D Brinkley, L.Ac.
Happy Pins Acupuncture
1011 Main Ave Tillamook, OR 97141 503.354.5226