Herbal Therapy
Herbal therapy is recommended for most individuals in conjunction with acupuncture treatment as it can help speed the healing process in both acute and chronic conditions.
- The price of herbs will vary and is separate from the consultation fee.
- Normally, 5-7 days of herbs are provided and then adjusted, based on the individual’s progress, at the following treatment.
How Herbal Therapy Works
The Chinese Materia Medica (a pharmacological reference book used by TCM practitioners) describes thousands of medicinal substances – primarily plants, but also some minerals and animal products. Different parts of plants, such as leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds, are used. In TCM, herbs are often combined in formulas and given as teas, capsules, liquid extracts, granules, or powders. At Ancient Spring Acupuncture you can expect a tailored formula for your needs with the highest quality herbal products.
Conditions Treated
- Pain conditions: Musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, knee, shoulder, etc.) arthritis, gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, migraines, headaches
- Digestive/metabolic conditions: acid reflux, IBS, constipation/diarrhea, ulcers
- Men’s Health: prostate problems, sexual dysfunction, incontinence
- Women’s Health: PMS, painful periods, menstrual irregularities, UTI, menopausal symptoms, incontinence
- Neurological conditions: Bell’s Palsy, neuropathy & numbness, stroke, vertigo
- Emotional/Psychological conditions: depression, attention disorders, stress, anxiety, sleep disorders
- Dermatological conditions: eczema, psoriasis, acne, shingles, and hives
- Respiratory and allergies: asthma, allergic rhinitis, recovery from the common cold, sinus headaches, sore throat
- Eye and Ear conditions: earache, tinnitus, dizziness, and poor eyesight
- Addiction: smoking cessation, Alcohol dependence, prescription and other drugs
- Other conditions: cancer pain, adverse reactions to radiation and/or chemotherapy, hypertension
