About Chinese Herbs

Chinese Herbal Medicine:  In the world of Chinese Medical education, the Chinese Herbalist is synonymous with the Chinese Doctor.  There are hundreds of Chinese herbs, and they are usually given in combinations of 2 to 20, for example, in order to help the body re-regulate itself.  Some of these herbs have recognized potencies according to western scientific understanding, but they are generally utilized in combination according to Chinese medical science principles. They are dispensed as raw formulas that are decocted, as powered raw herbs that are made into a tea, and as patented formula tablets.  Some are even made into external soaks, washes, and poultices.  Formulas are constructed taking into account a person’s constitutional, habits, symptoms, pulse and tongue diagnoses, and current medications.  Chinese herbalists are trained in herb-drug interactions and are very conscious of prescribing safe, effective formulas.

Ageless Acupuncture has an herbal pharmacy with over 250 raw and powdered raw herbs.  We also carry Chinese and Ayurvedic patent formulas (pills/tablets/capsules), and a variety of external applications such as oils, liniments, creams, poultices, and plasters.  Raw and powdered tea formulas are 15 cents per gram, with the average formula costing between $5 to $15 for a week’s supply. 

The herbal pharmacy is useful for area practitioners who would like to offer herbal dietary supplementation to their clients/patients, but do not have access to an extensive collection of herbs.  If you are interested in having a prescription filled for a client/patient, please contact the clinic for practitioner pricing.