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About Chinese Herbal Medicine
The fact that plants are a major source of manydrugs is not a surprise
to most. Penicillin comes from mold, aspirin from the bark of the white
willow, and Vincristine, one of most effective cancer drugs is also
plant-derived (from periwinkle). Before modern medicine, plants
and herbs were used to cure body ailments in many cultures.
Chinese herbal medicine uses roots, stem, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds from many
plants, as well as some mineral and animal products for medical purposes.
Unlike pharmaceuticals, most of Chinese herbs have no adverse side effects.
Some of them come from the food that we use daily. This makes them
safe, even for long term treatments for chronic health issues. And also
Chinese herbs are safe for people of all ages, including children and
pregnant women. Time tested natural therapy
Chinese
herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of health care in the world.
It is based on over 3000 years of clincial experience and chinese
herbology study.
Different herbal formulas have been effectively used
for full range of medicinal disease, including respiratory, digestive,
urinary, gynecological, pediatic, as well as demotology, speeding
healing, and strengthening the immune system.
In China, the state hospitals use traditional Chinese
medicine along with western medicine to treat various ailments and
sickness.
The beauty of herbal formula 
Every single herb has its own characteristics and effects. Combining different herbs helps to increase their potency and minimize any unwanted consequences.
Chinese herbal medicine's strenth is in its ability to treat the root of the
disorder and it allows for a profound impact on health with minimal side effects.
Modern technique make it more convenient
For thousands of years, herbs have been decocted into a soup. Now the raw herbs are processed into granular
form that does not require additional cooking. Patients can simply dissolve
granules into hot water and drink it. Granules are similar in effectiveness to
raw herbs, but more convenient to prepare.
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