Chinese herbs have served as the foundation for “traditional
Chinese Medicine” for over 5,000 years. The fundamental idea of living in
harmony with nature and the environment forms the basis for the use of Chinese
herbs as well as the traditional Chinese approach to health. Knowledge of the
healing power of Chinese herbs and herbal formulas has been passed down from
generation to generation, and are still used in many healing formulas today.
The isolation of China throughout history plays a role in
the general lack of understanding about Chinese herbs throughout the world.
However, Chinese herbs have gradually been spreading into western countries in
the past decades and these herbs are now experiencing a rapid increase in usage
and popularity.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is very different from the
practices of Western medicine. Western medicine is based on a scientific
approach, adversely Chinese medicine is based on promoting a healthy balance in
order to improve overall well being within an individual. Chinese herbal
formulas include hundreds of popular organic ingredients that work in harmony
to produce the desired effects in a person’s body. Each organic ingredient
typically has unique characteristics that are reinforced and harmonized in
comprehensive ancient Chinese herbal formulas that have been passed down
through history.
Health-conscious consumers are now concerned about the
concentration of synthetic chemicals in western diets, medicines and the
overall environment. Chinese herbs are now being welcomed by progressive
western consumers who are seeking natural, healthy and balanced health
alternatives.
