Chinese herbal medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is well known all over the world，it's an ancient system of health care that has undergone continual development over the centuries.Yet throughout its history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use.

Why Chinese herbal medicine can delevop so long time?Because of its systematic approach and clinical effectiveness, for centuries it had a very great influence on the theory and practice of medicine in the East, and more recently has grown rapidly in popularity in the West. It still forms a major part of healthcare provision in China, and is provided in state hospitals alongside western medicine. Chinese medicine includes all oriental traditions emerging from Southeast Asia that have their origins in China.Chinese herbal medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of treating a very wide range of conditions,including herbal therapy, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and exercises in breathing and movement.

Chinese herbal medicine is based on the concepts of Yin and Yang,they make up the life essence, or Qi - a type of energy that flows through the body via invisible channels called meridians. Half of certain organs and meridians are governed by Yin and the other half by Yang. When Yin and Yang are out of balance in the body, this causes a blockage of Qi and a subsequent illness. Yin and Yang imbalances can be caused by stress, pollution, poor diet, emotional upsets or infection. For diagnostic purposes, Yin and Yang are further subdivided into interior and exterior, hot and cold, deficiency and excess.

What can Chinese medicine treat?

1.Skin disease, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, urticaria
2.Gastro-intestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation,   ulcerative colitis
3.Gynaecological conditions, including pre-menstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhoea,   endometriosis, infertility
4.Hepatitis and HIV: some promising results have been obtained for treatment of Hepatitis   C, and supportive treatment may be beneficial in the case of HIV
5.Chronic fatigue syndromes, whether with a background of viral infection or in other   situations
6.Respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic coughs, allergic and   perennial rhinitis and sinusitis
7.Rheumatological conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
8.Urinary conditions including chronic cystitis
9.Psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety)
10.Children's diseases

The tradition as a whole places great emphasis on lifestyle management in order to prevent disease before it occurs. Chinese medicine recognises that health is more than just the absence of disease and it has a unique capacity to maintain and enhance our capacity for well being and happiness.