What do herbs do?

Herbs creates an internal shift in your system. For example, when energy is sluggish and stagnant, there are specific herbs that move and quicken the energy. When your system is predominantly of a hot nature, there are herbs that cool. Herbs, like acupuncture, bring equilibrium to your system. Moreover, each herb is designated to enter different meridians and organs.

For example, the common herb, ginseng root (Ren Shen), enters the Lungs and Spleen. It supports weakened Lungs with symptoms of asthma, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath. It also rebuilds the energy of the Spleen when there are symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, nausea, overall weakness, etc.

It is important to understand that the above symptoms are not all treated with ginseng. In fact, taking ginseng (Ren Shen) may be detrimental to you, if it is not appropriate for the diagnosis. An herbalist wouldn’t treat the symptoms, but would find the overall root diagnosis. This root cause is the origin of your symptoms.

Herbs are typically prescribed as pills, powders, or raw herbs. Also, be aware that in Chinese Medicine, herbs are not prescribed as single herbs only. They are usually formulated in combinations with other kinds of herbs for best results.