Herbal Therapy
Plant Medicine Rooted in Tradition
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Herbal Therapy is continuation of the same intention behind every treatment: helping your body remember how to heal.
These carefully selected formulas (using Western and Eastern herbs) work alongside acupuncture or as standalone support, addressing the deeper patterns that contribute to symptoms. Just as each person is different, each herbal formula is unique. When chosen with skill and care, these plant-based remedies can gently shift imbalance, nourish what’s depleted, and help the body find its way back to center. Ancient medicine. Modern care.
Herbal therapy helps restore balance, one plant at a time. |
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WHAT IS HERBAL THERAPY
Unlike over-the-counter supplements, Chinese herbal medicine (in conjunction with Western herbs) is highly specific and deeply diagnostic. Two people with the same complaint - say, headaches - might receive entirely different formulas based on the root cause of their imbalance. One person’s pain may stem from cold, another from heat, stagnation, or deficiency. That’s why matching the formula to your TCM pattern, not just your symptoms, is essential.
Herbal prescriptions are created based on a full diagnosis and may be delivered as:
(Kids love the glycerin tinctures - they’re naturally sweet without spiking blood sugar.)
Herbal prescriptions are created based on a full diagnosis and may be delivered as:
- Water decoctions (tea)
- Capsules
- Alcohol or vegetable glycerin tinctures
(Kids love the glycerin tinctures - they’re naturally sweet without spiking blood sugar.)
MOXIBUSTION: THE WARM COMPANION TO HERBS
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Often used alongside herbal therapy and acupuncture, moxibustion (or “moxa”) is the practice of burning dried mugwort over specific points on the body.
It provides a deep, penetrating warmth that helps move Qi and Blood, warm digestion, and support immune function. It’s particularly helpful for conditions like ear infections, fatigue, menstrual pain, or cold digestion patterns. |
HERBAL THERAPY FAQ
Q: Are herbs safe?
Yes, when prescribed by a trained herbalist.
Melissa selects only high-quality, professionally sourced herbs and matches each formula carefully to your diagnosis.
Q: Can I take herbs while on medication?
Often yes - but we always assess for interactions and work alongside your current care to ensure safety and support.
Q: Do herbs taste bad?
It depends!
Decoctions (teas) have a strong taste, while tinctures and capsules are more neutral. Glycerin tinctures, especially for children, are sweet and well-tolerated.
Q: Do I have to take herbs to benefit from TCM?
Not at all.
Many patients benefit from acupuncture and bodywork alone. Herbs are simply another way to support healing between sessions or target deeper imbalances.
Yes, when prescribed by a trained herbalist.
Melissa selects only high-quality, professionally sourced herbs and matches each formula carefully to your diagnosis.
Q: Can I take herbs while on medication?
Often yes - but we always assess for interactions and work alongside your current care to ensure safety and support.
Q: Do herbs taste bad?
It depends!
Decoctions (teas) have a strong taste, while tinctures and capsules are more neutral. Glycerin tinctures, especially for children, are sweet and well-tolerated.
Q: Do I have to take herbs to benefit from TCM?
Not at all.
Many patients benefit from acupuncture and bodywork alone. Herbs are simply another way to support healing between sessions or target deeper imbalances.
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