Chinese Herbal Medicine Cambridge

Chinese herbs are an integral part of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). They are specially formulated in China and include flowers, leaf stalks, seeds and roots. Each herb has healing properties which are used for specific purposes and perform particular functions.

Herbs are prescribed to suit each individual person and condition. Each prescription is therefore tailor-made. The herbs can be prepared in a number of ways to suit the individual's lifestyle and needs. They may be decocted into a 'tea' from the raw ingredients, round into a powder, or made into capsules or tablets.

Since all patients and their health conditions vary, treatment can be from a few weeks to several months.

The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine is the professional body that regulates this area of TCM. Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about Chinese herb, courtesy of RCHM:

Questions about Chinese Medicinal Herbs>>