Herbalism

Herbs are used especially to strengthen and build the body's constitution in deficient conditions.

They have the added advantage that they can be taken at home, whereas acupuncture requires the presence of a practitioner.

Treatment through diet and herbs combines well with acupuncture because the basic aims are the same - to restore vitality, clear toxins from the body, and restore health.

The combination of Chinese herbalism with acupuncture has always been favoured, and many traditionally trained acupuncturists will have a working, knowledge of both fields.