Chinese Herbal Medicine

chinese herbal medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is part of the foundation of Chinese Medicine.  It has been used in China for thousands of years and has been gaining popularity in the United States to treat a variety of health conditions.  Chinese herbal medicine is used to treat both acute conditions, such as a cold, or chronic conditions, such as gynecological or gastrointestinal conditions.  

 

Here is a list of commonly treated conditions with Chinese herbal medicine.

SKIN CONDITIONS:

  • eczema
  • psoriasis
  • cystic acne
  • urticaria

 

GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS:

  • irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • ulcerative colitis
  • constipation
  • diarrhea

 

GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

  • PMS
  • dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
  • endometriosis
  • infertility
  • irregular periods
  • perimenopause / menopause

 

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS:

  • asthma
  • allergies
  • sinusitis
  • bronchitis
  • chronic cough
  • common cold

 

URINARY CONDITIONS:

  • urinary tract infections
  • chronic cystitis

 

MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS:

  • arthritis
  • sports injuries

 

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

  • insomnia
  • anxiety
  • depression

 

Herbal medicine is used in combination with acupuncture for certain conditions, however, it can be taken alone without acupuncture.  At the initial visit, a treatment plan will be discussed to address the most therapeutically beneficial approach to treating your condition.

 

At Nashua Acupuncture Center, we are one of a select few acupuncture practices in New Hampshire that has its own herbal pharmacy, which consists of powdered Chinese herbs, on site at the practice.  Herbal prescriptions are developed by a board-certified Chinese herbalist and individualized for each patient's health condition.

 

 

Call (603) 324-7509 or contact us directly to schedule an appointment.