“If there is free flow, there is no pain; if there is pain, there is lack of free flow.”
Huang Di Nei Jing
About Traditional Herbal Medicine
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine restores balance of yin and yang through the use of natural substances such as roots, flowers, leaves, bark, seeds, and minerals. Each herb carries unique healing properties, and when combined into formulas, they work together to target conditions like pain, stress, fertility, digestive issues, allergies, and skin health. At Balance Art Acupuncture McLean, we integrate Chinese herbs with acupuncture to provide safe, personalized care for patients in McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, and the DC area.
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How Often Should Herbs Be Taken?
Unlike quick-acting prescriptions, Chinese herbal medicine works gradually to address the root cause of illness rather than just symptoms. It’s important to follow daily dosage and frequency recommendations from your practitioner, as results build over time. Modern research shows herbs can act as adaptogens (supporting stress response), nootropics (enhancing cognition), immunomodulators, and have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. Thanks to these properties, herbal formulas are widely used for digestive health, musculoskeletal pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, fertility, and overall wellness.
