Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine Treatment in Oakland CA
Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Time-Tested Healing Tradition
Chinese herbal medicine is a cornerstone of the traditional Chinese medical (TCM) system, with a history spanning over several thousand years. The Chinese pharmacopeia includes thousands of herbs—derived from plants, minerals, and even animal products—that work synergistically to restore balance and health.
Most herbal formulas in TCM are composed of 4 to 15 herbs carefully combined to address specific health conditions. These herbal combinations are designed to enhance the beneficial effects of certain herbs while mitigating the potential side effects of others, ensuring a balanced and effective treatment. Rather than isolating a single active ingredient, TCM uses whole plants, which preserve a range of biologically active compounds, leading to fewer side effects compared to synthetic medications.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used in a variety of ways: to treat specific ailments, to support recovery, or to prevent illness by improving one’s overall health and vitality. When combined with acupuncture, herbs can amplify the therapeutic effects of treatment, creating a holistic approach that works on both the physical and energetic levels.
At our clinic, we maintain a fully stocked herbal pharmacy, offering powdered granules, capsules, and tablets to suit individual needs. Whether you’re seeking targeted treatment for a condition or looking to boost your general well-being, Chinese herbs can play a key role in supporting your health journey.
We only use companies who can guarantee the most rigorous testing standards and inspection processes, including those for heavy metals, pesticide, sulfur dioxide, aflatoxins and aristolochic acid. For more information on the quality control measures of the Chinese herbal companies we use, click on the following names: KPC, and Mayway. We also prescribe supplements and vitamins and use a company called Emerson Ecologics where you can order the products yourself. Emerson Quality Program is described below. The EQP is a rigorous quality assurance program designed to provide practitioners with reliable information about the quality standards of participating brands in accessible, informative and succinct summaries.
We have carefully and comprehensively evaluated our EQP Silver and Gold Partners and attest that their manufacturing processes meet and exceed federal dietary supplement cGMP, including:
- Product design
- Manufacturing controls
- Raw ingredient and finished product testing
