Articles and success stories

Original articles and information relating to Chinese herbal medicine. We don't have the time to write as much as we'd like to, but hope that you'll find these articles interesting.

May 8, 2022

Nine ways…

The debate within Chinese herbal medicine regarding herb characterisation centres on the significance of taste, empirical use, traditional theory, and modern research.

May 8, 2022

Tsukushi

In Japan, the arrival of spring is heralded by the appearance of Tsukushi, young shoots of horsetail.

May 8, 2022

How long does it take to grow a herbalist?

A comprehensive training to instil confidence and clinical competence, emphasising depth of understanding and practical experience gained over the three years.

April 2, 2022

Ginger for acupuncturists

Insights into the therapeutic use of ginger, exploring its diverse actions and indications, and demonstrating how various preparations of ginger can yield distinct medicinal benefits.

May 13, 2020

Jade screen

An 800-year-old Chinese herbal formula used during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Jade Screen Project offering free Chinese herbal medicine to frontline health workers.

February 22, 2020

A remedy for Spring (2020)

Xiao Yao San, an ancient Chinese herbal formula, addresses Liver Qi stagnation , reflecting the balance between the Wood element's dynamic growth and expansion and the constraints of stress-related problems.

August 15, 2016

Using herbs to improve the effectiveness of Chinese medicine

We maintain herbal medicine is Yin to acupuncture’s Yang - both essential facets of Chinese medicine - different yet complementary.

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