The practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine can be traced back several thousand years and is now used to treat everything from the common cold to Autoimmune disorders, Infertility, and side effects associated with Cancer treatment. There are thousands of herbs in the Chinese Materia Medica of which about 300 are commonly used. After consultation an herbal formula consisting of 6-12 herbs is created to treat your specific condition and constitution.
How is my formula chosen for me?
An herbal formula is created specifically for you based on your Chinese Medicine pattern diagnosis, a pattern diagnosis is determined after assessing not only your current symptoms but the experiences you’ve been through and how your body runs on a daily basis. A formula can often address a few complaints at once when following this method. It is very important to have a thorough consult before taking any herbal formula as you can harm your body by taking a formula that is not the correct fit for you. For example, Cinnamon and Peppermint will act differently and create different results in your body based on your pattern diagnosis.
How do I consume my Chinese Herbs?
Chinese Herbal medicine can be taken in a few different forms. Traditionally raw herbs (roots, barks, leaves, berries and even shells and bones) were boiled down in water to create a decoction and then drank as a tea. Granules or capsules have become the more common and convenient way to ingest Chinese Herbal medicine as the medicines only need to be mixed with warm water and drank or taken in a capsule 2-3 times per day. Some medicinals are also used as food therapy and added into your daily routine such as adding goji berry and black sesame seeds to your oatmeal.
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Who are Chinese Herbs good for?
Ashley is an herbal genius.
I have struggled with extremely painful menstrual cycles basically my whole life- with very few things that would help it. My pelvis muscles would feel like they were contracting so tightly I physically couldn’t stand upright- and it also caused painful stagnancy in my flow. On top of that, my period came every 24 days instead of 28, which was frustrating in itself!
During my first session with Ashley, she seemed to uncover exactly what was happening within my body (which was seriously impressive) and she came up with an herbal formula that day. I am SO grateful to say, her formulas have MEGA helped with pain AND I’m back on a regular 28 day cycle. We tried one month without the herbs to test it was them working and that cycle was hell! Back on my herbs and back in flow with my flow. No pain, and came 28 days on the dot.
Thank you Ashley!
Kelsey – June 13, 2019