Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine , as with Acupuncture, makes up the core foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine. About 600 different medicinal substances are commonly used in TCM and several thousands have been listed in the Chinese pharmacopoeia.
Herbal remedies are made from plant materials that are used to treat disease and maintain optimum health. They have been consumed since the beginning of humankind. Herbs are generally prescribed in powdered, capsule, or tea pill form. Chinese herbs consist of many natural substances, from bark, flowers, roots, leaves, and twigs. They are generally administered 3 times per day, half hour before meals.
The unique characteristic of Chinese herbal medicine is its a personalized formulation. A TCM practitioner will prescribe a formula that typically contains multiple herbs, often from four to twenty different types, that is designed to fit you.
Since herbs have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for centuries , their use is well documented for their efficacy and safety.
Colorado Acupuncture Studio has one of the most extensive Chinese Herbal Apothecaries in the greater Denver area. Chinese herbs and herbal therapy is helpful in the treatment of illness, optimization of health, and prevention of disease. We carry many bulk herbs, as well as teapills, capsules, tablets, liniments and salves. Herbal Formulae are prepared during your Acupuncture treatment and can be refilled by contacting the office directly to request your specific formulation.
About the Apothecary
Our commitment is to provide only Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) quality herbs in both granular and raw form. This committment includes not only providing quality herbs but also at an affordable price.
We offer herbal consultation appointments for individuals interested in this therapy. We ask that you are already an established patient whereby you have completed an Initial Visit Appointment; however, if you are experiencing an acute condition, we will do everything we can to help.