Chinese Herbs acupuncturist decatur ga

History acupuncturist decatur ga

The number of herbal formulas is limited only by the number of plants in existence. There are hundreds of classical herbal formulas that have been used for thousands of years and are still in use today. These formulas are treasured as the brilliant legacies of ancient masters. acupuncturist decatur ga

The father of Chinese herbal medicine was Shen Non, a legendary emperor who is also considered the originator of agriculture and the inventor of the plow. Peter Eckman, in his book In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor, relates the following about Shen Non:

He is reputed to have gained his knowledge by self-experi-mentation, in which he poisoned himself up to eighty times a day. [He had] a magical whisk which revealed if plants were poisonous or not, and also disclosed their nature...[and] a transparent body that allowed him to see how each herb affected the different parts inside his body. If an organ became poisoned, he could see it, and neutralize [it]. acupuncturist decatur ga

This is just one example of the Chinese herbalists' mastery. They completely understood the laws of nature, lived within them, and helped others to do the same. acupuncturist decatur ga

Herbs Today acupuncturist decatur ga

Today, Chinese herbal formulas take many forms. Some practitioners prescribe raw, dried herbs to be decocted into teas. Others prescribe pre-made formulas in the form of pills, capsules, tinctures or powders. What makes herbalism extremely powerful is the herbalist's ability to modify formulas to fit the needs of each individual's condition. acupuncturist decatur ga

What to Expect acupuncturist decatur ga

I modify many of the formulas I prescribe because I understand that your body, mind, heart and spirit are unique. If you're already seeing me for acupuncture, herbal consultations are included with your treatments free of charge. If you'd like a customized herbal formula without acupuncture, schedule a one-hour consultation for $80. Thereafter, you will need to schedule a 30-minute consultation at least once a month for as long as you wish to receive herbal treatment. Follow-up consultations are $40. acupuncturist decatur ga

The cost of a consultation does not include the cost of the herbs. Herbs generally cost between $10-$25 per week, depending on the amount and form needed. acupuncturist decatur ga

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