Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine has been studied for many medical problems, including stroke, heart disease, mental disorders, and respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis and the common cold), and a national survey showed that about one in five Americans use them. Because many studies have been of poor quality, no firm conclusions can be made about their effectiveness. For more information about specific herbs, see NCCIH’s Herbs at a Glance webpage. You can find additional information on botanical (plant) dietary supplements on the Office of Dietary Supplements website. What the Science Says About the Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Some Chinese herbal medicine have been found to be contaminated with undeclared plant or animal material Digestive discomfort When used incorrectly or taken with certain medications Chinese Herbal Products can cause side effects. *All of our Freestyle Healers have over 3,000 hours of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and...