Ilana Margalit Acupuncture & Nourishment Counseling

Chinese Herbs

Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture for added therapeutic effect. While many cultures have herbal medicine traditions, the sophistication of Chinese herbal medicine is unsurpassed. Chinese herbal medicine has a long history reaching back several thousand years, and the resulting system is now used to treat everything from the common cold to certain types of cancer.

There are thousands of herbs in the Chinese materia medica, of which about 300 are commonly used. You will generally receive a mixture of several different herbs in a formula that has been tailored to your condition. Chinese herbs are extremely effective and normally have only mild side effects, however it is very important to tell me about all the medications and supplements you are currently taking so that we can avoid any unwanted interactions with your formula.

 

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"Most of my life I had battled the frequently occurring common cold, tissue boxes and cold remedies as my constant companions.  After my time with Ilana, I have not been sick at all, and I have finally shed those last ten pounds, as well as a sluggishness that seemed to be creeping in. I have been truly healthy, much more energetic, and more fulfilled than I was before."

--Karen, mom