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The Chinese Herb Dang Gui, The King of Blood Tonics

From Acufinder.com Alternate Names; Angelicae Sinensis, Radix, Angelica Sinensis, Tang Kuei Commentary In the late 1800s, an extract of Dang Gui known as Eumenol became popular in Europe as a “female tonic”. This is still …

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Chinese Herbs for Arthritis

From acufinder.com There are many Chinese Herbal formulas that are prescribed for arthritis. Your acupuncturist will examine you, take a look at the onset of your condition and learn your signs and symptoms to determine …

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The Basics of Chinese Herbal Medicine

This article is from acufinder.com By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM About Chinese Herbal Medicine Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine consists of 5,767 substances derived from plant, animal, and mineral sources. The use of these substances can …

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Acupuncture, Herbs and Kidney Stones

This post was submitted by a long time patient who prefers to remain anonymous. I recently had my first experience of combining Eastern and Western medical treatment, and it taught me a great deal. In …

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Acupuncture and Reproductive Health

By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM Current statistics state that one in five couples over the age of 30 have difficulty conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples are turning to acupuncture and …

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Herbal Alternatives For Children

I recently got 2 wonderful tips for children from my friend and fellow acupuncturist Nicole Hohmann, L.A.c. 1. Boost and protect your child’s immune system with astragalus. Astragalus is especially good preventively for children with …

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Acupuncture and TCM: Your First Visit

If Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are new treatment ideas for you, you may be a bit apprehensive about your first visit to a TCM practitioner. Let me make it easier for you: What to …

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Chinese Herbs Reduce Post-Chemo Nausea

This article is from acufinder.com By: Sam Gaines One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, nausea, may be most effectively treated by traditional Chinese herbs, according to a recent study. Researchers from Hong …

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