Herbs
Herbal treatment is an integrative part of Chinese Medicine and together with acupuncture has been used in the treatment of acute and chronic disorders. Generally, for acute conditions, e.g. a viral infection, Chinese herbs should be taken everyday 3 times per day until the condition resolves. For chronic conditions herbs are most effective when they are taken daily 1-2 times per day for a longer period of time.
The individually crafted herbal prescription is always based on the diagnosis and the patient’s general health. This means that we do not prescribe strong herbs to a weak, compromised or debilitated patient. Chinese herbs are very potent. It is not advisable to take Chinese herbs without first establishing a proper diagnosis by a licensed acupuncturist and then taking a prescription tailored to your body.
There are many myths about herbs, their side effects and herb-drug interactions. At Avicenna, we take serious safety measures to make sure that our herbal prescriptions are SAFE and do not cause actions that are unwanted.
Herb-drug and drug-drug interactions have become an important issue and are of great concern for all medical professionals. Many of our patients take medicine from multiple prescriptions written by multiple MD’s. We want to know about all the medications and supplements our patients take before prescribing herbal formulas. This prevents potentially risky interactions. We welcome and are happy to consult with your physicians.
All our herbs come from a trusted American company called KPC. KPC undergoes continuing quality control to provide the highest quality of herbs. All herbs are thoroughly tested for contamination by pesticides, heavy metals, sulfur and many other contaminants.
All our herbal formulas meet GMP standards, are manufactured in the United States and are batch tested to assure safety and potency.