0
What else can I help you with?
What are traditional Chinese herbalism's methods?
In TCM, herbs are often used in conjunction with other techniques, such as acupuncture or massage.
What are the advantages of traditional Chinese herbalism?
These remedies are more gentle and natural that conventional medicines. In addition, they have fewer unpleasant side effects.
What parts of the cuscuta plant are used for medicinal purposes?
The stems of cuscuta are used in Western herbalism and the seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Where in the U.S. can western herbalism be studied?
In the United States, courses of study in Western herbalism are available in almost all 50 states. The study of traditional herbalism is part of the course curriculum in
What benefits besides its role in curing illness does traditional Chinese herbalism offer?
advice regarding what foods can help and what can hinder, and an herbalist can help an individual discover what he is allergic to. In addition, Chinese herbs stimulate the immune system and provide beneficial nutrients
What parts of the skullcap plant are used for medicinal purposes?
Western herbalism: the leaves, flowers, and stems are used as herbal remedies. Chinese herbalism: root of baical skullcap.
What is the Latin name of the osha plant?
Ligusticum porteri in Western herbalism and a member of the Umbelliferae family that includes parsley and dill. Ligusticum wallichii is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
What diseases does motherwort treat?
High blood pressure, cardiac conditions. Western herbalism: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, childbirth, asthma, hyperthyroidism, gas, insomnia, vaginitis. Chinese herbalism: heart, liver, kidney problems.
What does traditional medicine mean?
Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline involving extensive use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality.
What is the recommended preparation of cuscuta?
Western herbalism: the entire stems are boiled in water with herbs to make a decoction. Chinese herbalism: the seeds are almost always used with other herbs, as in concha marguerita and ligastrum formulas. And more . . .
What is the recommended dosage of blessed thistle?
Chinese Herbalism: used in xanthium, magnolia formulas and with other herbs. Western herbalism: bark and root made into a powder and used in a tincture. Tincture: several times daily. And more . . .
What does traditional African medicine mean?
Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline involving extensive use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality.
