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Chinese Medical Herbs and Your Health
In the garden / cultivating appreciation / harvesting gratitude — Ronin
As we continue to plant and tend our garden at BIOM, we have a special appreciation for the herbs growing here. Herbs and humans have a primordial relationship, one so essential that you could say that without herbs the human race might not exist today because our ancestors depended on them for their strength and health.
The Power of Chinese Medical Herbs
Just the other day, we were admiring and benefiting from this ancient knowledge in our modern kitchen. Because it’s Spring, the Liver and Gallbladder, according to Five Element Theory, are processing more Chi (Life-force/Energy) than during other times of year. When these organs are healthy and balanced, calm and creativity flow; when they’re not,
irritation and frustration can annoy. For most of us, it’s a combination of both — a balancing act.
Like many of you, we were dealing with our ‘symptoms.’ So Kitty made a Chinese medicine herbal “tea” out of 24 different herbs, and soon after drinking it — tightness in the jaw, pressure in the head, and somewhat ‘jittery’ nerves mellowed into a feeling of calm and balance. We’re always amazed at the power of these herbs, and
try to grow as many of them as we can in our garden.
Feel The Power
So as you continue to flow through the seasons of your life, keep in mind how Chinese medical herbs can help you cultivate and maintain your health. If you’re new to this type of medicine and want to get started, begin by paying attention to what you’re feeling so you can describe your pattern of discomforts with someone who can help you understand what to do next.
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Unique Chinese Medical Herbs
Unique Chinese Medical Herbs
Chinese medical herbs comprise a unique system of herbal medicine, where the herbalist combines a specific mix, or ‘formula,’ of individual herbs to help address a particular health problem. This approach to herbal medicine is based on the ancient wisdom that instructs: “the whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts.”
Chinese medical herbs comprise a unique system of herbal medicine.
Embodying this ancient knowing, a Chinese herbal formula is like a symphony which combines a wide array of instruments to achieve a musical effect not attainable by an individual instrument playing on its own. An experienced Chinese medicine herbalist knows how to combine herbs in way that generates a greater magnitude of healing, and like an accomplished “composer” can adapt generalized formulas, to specifically address your unique health situation.
Just as a well conducted orchestra creates beautiful music, a properly composed Chinese herbal formula supports the beautiful feeling of health.
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Chinese Medical Herbs
BIOM’s integrative approach to health and well-being includes the use of Chinese medical herbs, acupuncture, and acupressure. These powerful practices have been used for thousands of years and are very effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, in addition to cultivating and maintaining long-term health.
At BIOM, we have broad and deep experience working with Chinese medical herbs. As a result, we’re able to prescribe and prepare the herbal formulas you need to address your unique health situation.
You should consider making Chinese medical herbs a definite part of your total health care plan—especially in situations where you want to avoid, or minimize, the side effects of Western medical pharmaceuticals.
Learn more about Chinese medical herbs at BIOM.