Chinese Herbs
We are some of two most experienced Chinese herbalists in the area, having extensive clinical experience and advanced training in China. Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture for added therapeutic effect. While many cultures have herbal medicine traditions, the sophistication of Chinese herbal medicine is unsurpassed. Chinese herbal medicine has a long history reaching back several thousand years, and the resulting system is now used to treat everything from the common cold to symptoms associated with cancer.
We have one of the largest selections in Santa Barbara of granular herbal extracts from Taiwan.
We also use raw herbs, herbal teas already decocted in vacuum pouches lasting 1-2 months, and external poultices.
You will generally receive a mixture of several different herbs in a formula that has been tailored to your condition. During your health history we will discuss all the medications and supplements you are currently taking so that we can avoid any unwanted interactions.
Even the famous Cleveland Clinic offers treatment with Chinese herbs:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/wellness/guides/chinese-herbal-therapy.ashx?la=en
Community Centered Oriental Medicine
1900 State St. Suite C
Santa Barbara, CA 93101