Chinese Herbal Medicine
At The Whiteowl Clinic, we dispense Chinese herbal formulas tailored to your unique constitution and health needs.
Whether used alone or alongside acupuncture, these natural remedies work gently yet powerfully to restore equilibrium and wellbeing.
The Wisdom of Chinese Herbal Medicine
“First, do no harm” - Hippocrates.
Chinese herbal medicine is a key pillar of Chinese Medicine, offering a natural and personalised approach to restoring balance and promoting long-term health. Using carefully selected plant-based ingredients, minerals, and other natural substances, herbal formulas work to address both symptoms and underlying imbalances in the body.
In TCM, illness and discomfort arise when the body’s vital energy, or Qi, is disrupted. Herbal medicine restores harmony by:
Regulating Qi flow – Herbs help to move, tonify, or clear blockages in Qi to support energy balance.
Nourishing vital substances – Certain herbs replenish blood, fluids, and yin or yang energies, restoring internal harmony.
Strengthening organ function – Herbal formulas target specific organ systems, supporting digestion, immunity, circulation, and hormonal health.
Clearing toxins and excess – Some herbs assist in detoxification by dispelling heat, dampness, or stagnation from the body.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on symptom management, Chinese herbal medicine treats the root cause of imbalance while enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself.