CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture are complimentary therapeutic modalities that are often used together. Over the past 3,000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own. Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested, and handed down from generation to generation. Today practitioners like Stuart Dimson LAc, Dipl, O.M. continue to prescribe herbal formulas because they are a powerful therapeutic tool.
Stuart Dimson LAc, Dipl, O.M. has spent over 3,000 hours studying Chinese Herbal medicine and is familiar with most of the 1,800 herbs in the Chinese pharmacopeia. His custom herbal pharmacy contains over 180 of the most widely used Chines herbs. All of these herbs are classified according to their energetic qualities, functions and the different organs, Vessels and disharmonies for which they address.
Individual herbs are combined in order to enhance their actions and effects upon the body. When combined, a unique, synergistic formula is created. This combination increases the benefits of a particular formula, and minimizes any harmful side effects.
In order to create the most effective formula, the herbs are used in different quantities and for different purposes. This allows Stuart to create a formula aimed at addressing your individual needs.
The art and skill of creating a formula lies within choosing the precise and most effective herbs that target an individuals disharmony. It is important to work with a qualified herbalist like Stuart Dimson LAc, Dipl, O.M.
who can prescribe the correct formula, monitor progress and adjust it as needed.
In our office we administer our herbal formulas in the form of a powder, which we custom grind from fresh bulk herbs. Stuart was taught this process by Dr Li Xin while studying with him in Shanghai China. This process makes taking your formula easy and cost effective.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process by strengthening and supporting the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root causes of disease.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is a safe, effective and drug-free way to become well and stay healthy, Naturally!
Stuart’s Herbal Pharmacy
Putuo Hospital Pharmacy Shanghai China
