One of the original characters for Qi (energy or breath) had the radical Mi (rice) at the bottom. Rice is a staple food in China and the symbol of nutrition. This is because rice grows in water (which) contains the yin quality of life) and it requires the energy of the sun (which contains the yang quality of life). Thus the rice soup formula brought the healing yang energy of the heavens and the healing yin energy of the earth together to benefit the human being at the center.
Chinese herbs are classified according to their effects on the human body in relation to flavor, temperature, direction of movement, and specific action. The classification of herbal formulas is divided according to disease differentiation, symptoms, causes, organ function and therapeutic methods.
In general each formula is comprised of an emperor or principle herb, followed by a minister, an assistant, and finally a guiding herb.
Formulas may be made as a decoction [tang], a powder [san], or a pill [wan].
Due to the fact that Chinese formulas are highly effective and predictable in outcome, they are rapidly surpassing prescription medications. They are low cost and afford a cure without uncomfortable side effects. However it is imperative that any prescriptions are formulated specific for you by a qualified Chinese herbal practitioner.
Herbal formulas offer a method of maintaining movement in the channels after an acupuncture treatment. Through the needles the Qi becomes unobstructed and in conjunction with the proper formula the desired outcome may more rapidly obtained.
For those that are uncomfortable with Acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas offer a safe alternative opportunity to heal.
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