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	Herbal Medicine is the substantial counterpart to the energetic medicine of acupuncture and acupressure. Many treatments for internal disharmonies or chronic conditions can greatly be benefitted from the use of Chinese herbal therapies. Chinese Herbal Medicine are Formulae made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal products. They are taken by over one billion people in Asia and have been used for thousands of years. Today, over 400 kinds of herb are commonly used. Chinese herbs are usually prescribed as a carefully balanced combination. The prescription depends not only upon the presenting illness, but also the root cause of your current condition. We observe the imbalance of the internal organs, the yin(spirit) and yang(blood) energy levels, a suitable formula is prescribed. As your illness progressively improves, different herbal formulae are prescribed at different stages of your condition. For your convenience, all of our herbal ingredients are combined in the form of pills or capsules.