to seeing or hearing about, need to be brewed before drinking.
Herbs in prepared
form have already been cooked and concentrated and are ready for consumption.
They are available in pill, tablet, capsule or powder.
Q:
How do the herbs taste?
A: Herbs have a wide variety of tastes depending on where they are from,
how they are prepared and how they are combined with other herbs. Some
common herb tastes are bitter, sour, sweet, salty or woody and in many
cases, the same herb may taste different to different people or even to
the same person as their condition changes. The taste of the herbs is
part of its medicinal quality.
Q:
Do herbs really work?
A: Yes, herbs work. Most of the medications available today have plant
origins so it is not as weird as you think. Herbal medicine has been around
for thousands of years and many cultures still use them today. Remember,
not everyone has a drugstore around the corner, but they still have health
concerns to address!
Q:
Can Chinese Herbal Medicine help my nausea from chemotherapy?
A: Yes, herbs can help the nausea. They can also keep the immune system
strong during the course of chemotherapy. Herbs are frequently used to
reduce the toxicity of any medications being used and to reduce the dosage
as well.
Q:
Are the concentrated herbs as good as the raw herbs?
A: It is my opinion that concentrated herbs are as good, if not better,
than raw herbs in certain instances. By eliminating incorrect preparation,
concentrated herbs can sometimes be stronger and easier to ingest.
The basic difference
is a matter of convenience. Raw herbs need to be cooked while the concentrated
form does not.
Q:
Why are Chinese herbs always mixed in formulas to use?
A: Herbs are mixed in formulas to address a patient's needs more specifically.
As a result, they can work more efficiently and deal with several symptoms
simultaneously. Some herbs reinforce or reduce the actions of other herbs,
while others help guide herbs to different parts of the body.
Q:
How often are the herbs taken?
A: Depending on their application, herbs may be taken several times a
day or as a one time dose. Usually, herbs are taken for a length of time
to allow for changes in the condition being treated. As the symptoms change,
the herbs are changed too.
Q:
I don't like the way my prescribed herbs taste, do I have to drink it?
A: Not if you don't want to get better! Herbs are an important part of
our therapy and are a way for you to actively participate in the management
of your health. Think of it as your homework, something for you to do
when you are not in our clinic.
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