Herbal Medicine Consultation & Products

What Is Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine dates back over 2,500 years, is a major modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine and treats all health disorders utilizing herbs, minerals, diet, and animal products. The use of herbal medicine is considered much more important than acupuncture since it treats a wider range of ailments and diagnosis.

Our Scottsdale practice uses individualized herbal consultations to evaluate your symptoms and overall health from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. An herb consultation is a separate visit from an acupuncture treatment and usually scheduled at a separate time, although it may be immediately before or after an acupuncture treatment if both modalities are used.

Herbal consultations include an assessment of your symptoms, signs, tongue, pulse, and overall health concerns to help determine an appropriate herbal approach. In addition, the use of regular lab testing assists in evaluating progress for certain types of conditions. So please bring in any lab or imaging studies you have to your initial visit.

Conditions & Concerns

Herbal medicine may be incorporated into care for a variety of concerns, including:

  • Allergies

  • Asthma

  • Colitis

  • Colds and flu

  • Gastritis and acid reflux

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Injuries

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Infertility

  • Malabsorption and food-related concerns

  • Menopausal symptoms

  • Migraine headaches

  • Premenstrual syndrome and related pain

  • Weight management

  • Other acute and chronic health concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your practitioner reviews your health history, symptoms, and individual concerns and may perform Traditional Chinese Medicine assessments such as pulse and tongue evaluation.

  • Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine is traditionally individualized according to the patient's presentation and assessment.

  • Acupuncture and herbal medicine may be used together when appropriate as part of an individualized care plan.

  • Stellar Physical Medicine offers selected herbal products and formulations. Product recommendations depend on individual needs.

  • The number and frequency of treatments depend on your individual health concerns and response to care. Your practitioner will recommend an appropriate treatment plan following your evaluation.

  • Yes. Always inform your healthcare providers about herbs, supplements, and medications you are taking.