{"id":806,"date":"2020-02-21T16:36:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kevingreyacupuncture.co.uk\/?page_id=806"},"modified":"2022-10-29T10:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T10:23:14","slug":"classical-herbal-medicine-jing-fang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kevingreyacupuncture.co.uk\/?page_id=806","title":{"rendered":"Herbal Medicine FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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General Information\/FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when I come for a herbal consultation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a comprehensive list of questions that you will be asked, some of which you might think have no relevance to your condition, but every aspect of your body\u2019s function & lifestyle carries important information in the diagnostic process in order to create a customised herbal formula for each individual patient. These questions will be reviewed at each consultation in order to see where changes are (or aren\u2019t) occurring in the healing process and to see whether the formula needs to change or dosages of herbs be altered. The tongue will also be examined & the pulse felt, both of which reveal further diagnostic information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I take the herbs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The herbs are taken in three ways: 1.) as a tea made from soaking & boiling the raw herbs, 2.) as concentrated granules, which are dissolved in hot water, just like making a cup of instant coffee or 3.) as a medicinal tincture. The raw herb approach is considered to be the purest & most effective way of taking herbs, but does require a bit of commitment in terms of preparation. The method most suitable for your needs would be decided during your initial appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are they safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chinese materia medica contains several hundred commonly used ingredients including roots, stems, flowers, leaves and bark, together with some non-plant materials. No herbs from endangered plants or animal products are used at all <\/strong>and herbs are sourced only from suppliers approved by the  RCHM (Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine) who ensure that their herbs comply with CITES regulations on endangered species.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will they help with my condition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal remedies can be used to treat almost every kind of\nillness and disease, whether physical, mental or emotional. Clients frequently\nconsult for help with: <\/p>\n\n\n\n