what is chinese medicine?
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in China to treat many different kinds of illnesses. It can help to relieve symptoms and signs and uncover the underlying root causes of those illnesses.
It involves the insertion of very fine, disposable, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points to stimulate and rebalance the flow of Qi (energy) and to encourage the natural healing abilities of the body.
Acupuncture is safe, drug-free and effective. It is generally not painful and most patients find it to be relaxing.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine draws from a pharmacopoeia of thousands of herbs (mostly plants, but sometimes minerals and animal products may be used). These herbs are combined into formulas that are used to treat specific conditions. The herbs may be dispensed in the forms of pills, powders or loose herbs.
Therapeutic Massage
Massage techniques such as Shiatsu, Tuina (Chinese style massage), acupressure and Reiki may be used in the treatment to facilitate the flow of Qi and restore balance.
Moxibustion
Dried herb (such as mugwort) is rolled into a stick or placed on the end of needles, then burned as a warming therapy for certain conditions during treatment.
Cupping
Glass cups are sometimes used to help release toxin and increase circulation.
