Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal formulas have been used clinically by practitioners for thousands of years. Most formulas are food or plant based offering no negative side effects. One of the first formulas was rice soup. Its function was to strengthen life energy and it was used in debilitating diseases.
Due to the fact that Chinese formulas are highly effective and predictable in outcome, they are rapidly surpassing prescription medications. They are low cost and afford a cure without uncomfortable side effects. However it is imperative that any prescriptions are formulated specifically for you by a qualified Chinese Herbal Practitioner.
Herbal formulas offer a method of maintaining movement in the channels after an acupuncture treatment. Through the needles, the “Qi” becomes unobstructed and in conjunction with the proper formula, the desired outcome may be more rapidly obtained.
For those that are uncomfortable or unsure about Acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas offer a safe alternative and opportunity to heal. Dr. Lipham uses classical tongue and pulse diagnosis to guide her herbal formulation. Most of these base formulas are from classical formulas out of original medical texts over 3500 years old. While ancient and time tested, they are still applicable for our modern times and people, and they continue to provide cures for common diseases.
Western Botanical Medicine
Western botanical medicine has been alive and healing animal and human communities throughout history. Herbal medicine or phytotherapy (plant based treatment) offers a gentle method to encourage healing from within. The process can take longer with natural remedies yet often times has no negative side effects. Many pharmaceutical drugs are harnessing a single active constituent from a plant and getting fair results for a huge markup and not without unpleasant side effects. Herbal medicine harnesses the totality of the plant for therapy. Medicine may be in the form of teas, tinctures, syrups, or elixirs. Now we also can find most items in capsules or tablets on the shelves in many health food stores. Dr. Lipham has a fresh 100% organic western botanical medicinary. Formulas are customized at the time of your visit for your specific and individual needs. It is important to remember that even herbals can create disorder if they are not properly prescribed so please be sure to consult a seasoned herbalist for guidance.