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     As with all traditional cultures, the knowledge of the therapeutic properties of plants and other natural substances is empirical. This means that the knowledge of their properties and uses is primarily based on human application. Chinese Herbal Medicine has its history of over 2000 years with a herbal materia medica published in 200 BC titled 'Shen Nong Pen T’sao'.

    The modern Chinese Materia Medica is comprised of hundreds of herbs and descriptions. There are literally hundreds of well-known decoctions and remedies used with these herbal combinations. Chinese Herbal Medicine is well known to be efficacious in correcting imbalances of inharmonious conditions of the body, mind and spirit.

    Well known as a major facet of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese Herbal Medicine is a diverse, independently recognized body of knowledge with over 2000 years of evolution and improvement. The science and art of TCM is one of the most highly developed clinical systems in the world for analyzing and balancing disharmonious patterns of the body, mind and spirit with repeated success and consistency. The Chinese herbalist studies numerous herbs and herbal remedies used to correct imbalances as well as promote and maintain good health. They may also recommend an exercise program such as Qi Gong, use other various modalities plus offer good advice on diet and nutrition.

    In the ancient Chinese health system there was an infrequent need for surgery, unless an emergency arose. In fact, the Chinese did not have a deep understanding of physical anatomy as they do now, but primarily used the “meridians” or energy channels in the body as a means for healing. We now know from modern physics that our bodily form is nothing more than a vibrating mass of energy. It is not solid at all, as we might perceive through our senses. The meridians or energetic pathways should transport subtle substances from one organ system to another in a continuous, unobstructed and perfectly energized flow. But this can only functionally exist if we live a well balanced, emotionally satisfied life, consuming the right food and drinks, getting adequate exercise and “personally tailored" nutritive substances into our body daily. Then we can be almost assured of a long and disease free life.

    Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the unique systems addressing health, and is truly holistic. It takes into account the whole individual and all the organ systems of the body, including the emotions, mind and spirit. Balance is the objective. If you have a disease, then you are not in balance. And usually there are many things that need to be addressed. TCM is a energetic system of healing that is over 4000 years old and empirically proven as extremely effective. TCM seeks to maintain or restore a complete, balanced and happy person. Although addressing various disharmonies of the psyche, spirit and organ systems, TCM which includes Chinese Herbal Medicine is usually more concerned about health than it is about disease.

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    “The highest class of medicines is that which nourishes ming, (one’s life and destiny). This realm corresponds to heaven. If one wishes to prolong life without aging (and thus fulfill one’s true potential), one should use these.”

    “The middle class of medicines is that which nourishes jing, (one’s intrinsic nature). This realm corresponds to humanity. If one wishes to prevent illness and strengthen that which has been depleted, one should use these.”

    “The lowest class of medicine is that which treats illness and disease, (it is said in Chinese Medicine that “treating a disease after it is manifest is like waiting until you are thirsty to begin digging a well”). This realm corresponds to earth. When one wishes to cure that which has already become an illness, one should use these.”

  - - Preface to the 'Shen Nong Ben Cao' the earliest Chinese herbal medical text. (3 B.C.)

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