Botanical Therapy
Herbs and botanicals are some of the most powerful healing tools that nature has to offer.
Botanical therapy, or herbal medicine, is a profound treatment and an important branch of East Asian Medicine. The Chinese herbal medicine tradition includes a range of over 300 natural medicinal roots, leaves, herbs, spices, and minerals. Many of the herbs used are common kitchen spices, such as cinnamon and ginger. Individual herbs are blended into formulas containing between 4 and 20 different herbs. Formulas are customized for each person, taking into account their symptoms, constitution, and health history. Many of these formulas have been in use for hundreds of years, giving modern-day herbalists the benefit of years of traditional experience.
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How Megan Kept Her Blood Pressure in Check and Had Her Successful Homebirth
Megan and I first began working together when I was still in acupuncture school and working as an intern in the student clinic. Over the years, we had the chance to work together on a number of issues- digestion, support while trying to conceive, and coughs and colds. Then when…
Basil & Chrysanthemum Tea for Headache and Stress
When stress rises and brings on a headache, these three soothing herbs work together to calm the nervous system and relieve pain and tension in the head. Common kitchen basil is not only delicious in pasta and salad, but also makes a wonderful ingredient in herbal teas. It has a…
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe
I had my first taste of real, homemade chai while working at an Indian restaurant years and years ago. It was such a revelation after only having the boxed, overly sweetened, steamed milk concoction served by the big coffeehouse chains. This chai was totally different- just the right amount of…
Chamomile: a Healing Herbal Powerhouse
Chamomile Ahhh.. chamomile...the humble herbal tea is actually a powerhouse of healing. This delicate flower is a potent calming and anti-inflammatory herb that can be used for tummy aches, anxiety, sleep, and pain. It is super versatile, extremely gentle, and delicious to boot. Used for hundreds of years (possibly even…
Herbal Recipes to Fend Off Colds and Flus
As the temperatures turn from cool to cold, and sniffly noses and coughs are all around, having a few protective remedies up your sleeve can help you resist those contagious bugs. There are many herbs and spices that will help the body fight off a cold, especially if caught and…
Protecting the Skin in Autumn
According to Eastern medicine the metal element is associated with the skin, and with the Autumn season. As cooler winds hit at this time of year, the skin becomes susceptible to dryness, itching, and other irritations. The metal element, like the skin, represents the barrier that separates ourselves from our environment.…
Complementary Alternative Medicine Use Highest Amongst Health-Care Workers
Recent research shows that health-care workers are more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) than the general public. According to the article published in Health Services Research, three out of four doctors, nurses, healthcare technicians and administrators, reported using some form of CAM in the previous year. For…
Diagnosis in East Asian Medicine
East Asian medicine operates in a very different paradigm from conventional medicine. A Western medical diagnosis is typically a determination of the factor causing the patient’s symptoms, but what an individual patient is experiencing is irrelevant to the diagnosis. An East Asian medical assessment looks at the patient’s symptoms and…
Why Choose East Asian Medicine?
East Asian Medicine is the original holistic medicine. We address the whole you and explore the connections between your health, your environment and lifestyle, and everything that makes you who you are. We work with you to fill your toolbox with holistic tools that will address your health from the root and lay a strong foundation for a vital and fulfilling life.
