How is Chinese Herbal Medicine Different from Other Form of Herbalism?
Over its long history, Chinese herbalists have discovered how to combine herbs so that the beneficial effects are maximized and the unwanted effects are minimized. This has lead to the development of a large number of traditional herbal formulas that are designed to treat a wide variety of common imbalances. When prescribing, a Chinese herbalist will base his (her) prescription on one or more of these traditional formulas, making minor adjustments for each individual.
