What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful modality used to help restore health. It is a tailored medicine for each individual person. Single herbs are mixed together to create a formula specifically suited for each patient. As their condition changes and improves so will the formula to ensure optimal recovery.
The most popular method of taking Chinese medicine herbs is in granule form. Granules are easier to prepare and take than the more traditional method of cooking raw herbs. These granules dissolve easily with a small amount of boiling water and are swallowed. A majority of herbs prescribed at the clinic are in granule form.
Other popular herbal products are patent pill/capsules or tinctures. These are pre made formulas. Usually not as potent as personally tailored granules, but can be very convinient in some circumstances, for example during travel. Or used as an adjunct to your regular formula.
For an acute condition usually a high dose will be prescribed for a short period. If the issue is of a chronic nature the herbs will still provide relief quickly but for sustainable results a longer herbal treatment is usually more appropriate.
For more information on chinese herbal medicine check our FAQ section.
Safety
Chinese herbal medicine is generally safe to use however like all medications reactions and interactions occur. Providing the practitioner is aware of all current medication and supplements used by the patient, the most appropriate formula will be prescribed to reduce the risk of interation.
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Our Practitioners
Nick Conquest
Nick founded Gardenvale Traditional Chinese Medicine in Brighton. He is a nationally registered practitioner (AHPRA) of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. He is also an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association (AACMA). Now, for over 20 years Nick has been actively working in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)in the Brighton area. His work involves detailed consultations with his patients involving Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and nutritional advice.
Nick studied under Professor Zheng at the College of TCM in Melbourne. After completing his studies, he worked within an internship program at the Hubei Chinese Medicine Hospital in Wuhan, China for one year. His time in China was spent working within the Acupuncture Department and the Gastro Intestinal and Respiratory Internal Medical Departments. Nick has completed a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Western Sydney, focusing on chronic illness and women’s health.
Lexi Newman
Lexi is a nationally registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Herbalist. She has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne. Lexi is also a qualified Holistic Kinesiologist and Counsellor and has been working in this field for the past 15 years.
During appointments Lexi will address your concerns utilising a combination of:
- Acupuncture
- Herbal medicine
- Lifestyle and diet advice
- Counselling and Kinesiology