Chinese
Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is an essential, time-honored part of holistic Chinese medicine.
Customized Herbal Remedies Rooted in Traditional Wisdom
We take symptoms, biomedical diagnoses, and the underlying root imbalances into account in the formulation of individualized combinations of plants and minerals. For most conditions, we recommend a “compounded” prescription that is tailored to the individual at our on-site pharmacy of 300 combination formulas and 200 individual herbs.
Precise Herbal Formulations for Safe and Effective Healing
Typically, each prescription contains 5-15 plant substances that are selected to address both the most bothersome symptoms and the root imbalance. Medicinal plants are combined to maximize desired effects and to balance the synergistic properties so that there are no side-effects, such as digestive upset. We use professional-grade granules that have been rigorously tested for bacteria, heavy metals and pesticides. After about one week, we may modify the prescription based on improvements and changes in your condition. Chinese Herbal Medicine is effective for acute and chronic conditions.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Expertise: The Depth of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Almost all cultures have used plants to heal ailments and improve health. Chinese herbal medicine is exceptional, however, for the continuity of its tradition and the scope of the medical literature on the use and preparation of herbal medicines. The recognized, mainstream canon of traditional texts alone contains more than 10,000 volumes, of which less than 5% have been translated into any European language. Dr. Shelley Ochs-Cooley is fluent in Chinese and continues to study and apply this body of traditional knowledge.
Chinese herbal medicine should be prescribed by a professional with training in traditional and modern clinical applications of the Chinese Materia Medica. However, nutritional therapy and simple teas for wellness are based on the same principles and are safe for home use. We will recommend specific home remedies to incorporate into daily life.