Herbal Medicine
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Herbal Medicine can be a great treatment on its own or in conjunction with acupuncture. Chinese herbalism actually predates acupuncture by a few hundred years. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is different from other types of herbalism or nutrition, with TCM patients often receive a prescription of multiple herbs, on rare occasion a single herbs is prescribed. Chinese herbal medicine is very powerful and although the formulas are very safe many are not intended to be taken long term. Herbs can be taken internally as powders, pills, tea or tinctures, or used topically in the form of plasters, liniments, soaks and more. At Medicine Rock we love herbs! We carry a few formulas for acute conditions so that patients can obtain relief as quickly as possible. Chinese medicine is fantastic at preventing and shortening the duration of colds and seasonal illness. Instead of antibiotics that can damage digestion and are useless on viral infections give herbs a try! Herbal medicine also works great on everything from tummy troubles to traumatic injuries. Please let us know if you are interested in herbs.
Herbal Appointments
Herbal appointments are available. These appointments are about 70 minutes long and $70. During this appointment a detailed intake is taken, health goals are identified and Chinese herbs are prescribed. Follow up appointments are $20 and typically last less than 45 minutes. If you are an established patient these appointments can be used to prescribe herbs or adjust a prescription outside of an appointment that includes acupuncture. Custom herbal prescriptions are tailored to the individual, often times pre-made formulas can be used to effectively treat and are more cost effective. Either may be used. If a completely custom formula is required the herbs will be available for you to order on the online portal the day after your appointment. The practitioner will discuss this with you during your appointment. If you have questions before your appointment feel free to reach out.
***If a custom prescription is prescribed it must be made and shipped to you, this process can take a few days. Appointment does not include cost of prescription.