Luckily for users of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the modern world it is no longer necessary to separate, soak, boil, and strain, the various raw materials that may go into your herbal prescription. However, it should be noted that there are some times when this indeed may be the most effective choice.
My preferred method takes advantage of high quality herbs that have undergone a low-heat extraction process and are then spray-dried, which turns them into concentrated granules or powders. These come in classical formulas as well as individual herbs and can be blended together to fit individual needs. Best of all, they are simple to use: just add hot water and drink.
A third option is the use of herbal pills or tablets. These also have a long history, and are considered more generic because the formulas cannot be altered in any way. They are also generally the lowest dosage form. However, especially for long-term use in chronic conditions this may sometimes be the most suitable method.
Modern research is yielding important and helpful information, focusing on the chemical constituents of herbs and their affect on biological organisms. This is broadening the way herbalists can practice herbal medicine. Along with several thousand years of experiential knowledge giving us traditional uses and guidelines for combining herbs, we can use this new scientific understanding to help us be as percise as possible in prescribing.
I think Herbal Medicine is so much better than Alopathy. Natural and organic means are so much safer and effective than inorganic, man-made stuff.
ReplyDeleteHerbal treatment is always good and with no side effects. Though it takes more time than alopathic.It is really difficult to gather required herbs and procss them but finally these are now available in tablets easy to find and use.
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