WHAT IS CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE?

What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of plants and other natural substances to restore harmony or enhance the function of body processes. It is based on knowledge that has been developed over thousands of years of clinical practice, and more recently, clinical research.

Most herbs used are of plant origin (e.g., leaves, twigs, stems, roots, flowers, seeds, and fruit) though some animal and mineral substances may be used. Animal-derived substances can be substituted for vegetarians and vegans. Elissa is committed to avoiding the use of any endangered plant or animal species, or those that involve animal suffering in their cultivation (such as bear bile). Only high quality granulated herbal extracts and patent pills manufactured in Taiwan, and locally sourced powdered herbs are used. Chinese herbs are usually prescribed in a

I am committed to avoiding the use of any endangered plant or animal species, or those that involve animal suffering in their cultivation (such as bear bile). Only high quality granulated herbal extracts and patent pills manufactured in Taiwan, and locally sourced powdered herbs are used. Chinese herbs are usually prescribed in a personalised formula specifically tailored to your condition and constitution. Although, in some cases, patent pills approved by the Therapeutic Goods Association may be used.