The second tier of Asian medicine, after Food Therapy, is traditional chinese herbs – therapy chosen because of its relevant affective strength on the human body. Herbal therapy is applied to open the channels with specific influence on the underlying cause of imbalance and related symptoms. Comprehensive knowledge of herbal medicine is necessary or harm may be done. Herbal medicines have the same strength as food except that it does impacts the body directly. Once concentrated to an extract stage which equals about 4-5 times the potency of the fundamental herbs, the outcome is more rapid and impactful. Natural herbs do not heal any better than synthetic medicines but they can help the body to fight disease, strengthen the body’s immune system, and help to harmonize the body’s functions. After a master herbalist learns about individual herbs then a herbalist will proceed to herbal formulas which make a greater impact to energize, reduce or harmonize more body parts in the restorative process. Traditional Chinese herbs deserve respect because harm can occur if not applied correctly. Though not as dangerous as synthetic medicines, imbalances can occur if rendered inappropriately. On the positive side, they can achieve freedom from imbalances and pain, quickly, while rooting health.  

The MERIDIAN ATTRIBUTION OF HERBS

There are 12 meridians in the physical body. These clearly defined channels are influenced by historically beneficial herbs that are known to impact a specific channel. In addition, herbs can influence many body functions with a multitude of results. Whereas, someone who has a hot natured constitution, the herbs suggested need to be cool or cold. Furthermore, if a person undergoes a cold type syndrome then the herbs that should be ingested would be warm or hot. A hot type disease may be liver-heat or stomach-heat; a cold type disease may be lung-cold or spleen-cold conditions. Here is where a thoughtful practitioner shows their value. Herbs that can purge liver heat may not be able to rid stomach heat; herbs that can warm a cold spleen may not be able to warm cold lungs. As a result, multiple herbs have been evaluated for their various affects on the processes of different organs. The functions of the herbs and the 12 meridians can be interrelated and this is what is meant by the meridian attribution of herbs. Herb have been researched, observed for centuries and well documented for their specific influence on the channels. In particular, well trained master herbalists will know which channel and at what point along the channels, the herbs impact. Below are common Traditional Chinese herbs used by a herb master.

Common Traditional Chinese Herbs include the following:

Herb therapy when combined with compatible food therapy can be extremely valuable in aiding an ailing person towards normal balance. When you add exercises (Tai Chi & Qi Qong) that wake up the natural restorative energies of the body then the potential for optimal health is achievable. 

 WHAT IS PMS? 

For a lot of women, the time before menstruation may be filled with intense physical and emotional discomfort initiated by chemical-hormonal changes in the body. However, the cause of this condition deserves further investigation.

PreMenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms can be dreadfully disturbing. But, they can be balanced and corrected. In fact, with an adept master herbalist, who has a long established practice in Chinese medicine, most PMS conditions can quickly be resolved, get at the root concern while providing a natural solution. It is reasonable to expect initial relief within 2 hours unless the individual has a long term illness. With chronic situations, a realistic expectation would be 45-90 days.

PMS Imbalances fall into three categories:

1. Mild Menstrual symptoms – symptoms do not interfere with daily activities.
2. Moderate Premenstrual symptoms – symptoms obviously disrupt daily function.
3. Severe Premenstrual Imbalance – extreme symptoms which interrupt
   many activities of daily living (ADL).

Click here for more PreMenstrual Syndrome information.The actual condition is the result of blood pollution and coagulation or toxic clogging. Most likely, because the the internal organs have become tired, the liver isn’t filtering the blood and the spleen doesn’t have the energy to quicken the blood as usual. Any stressors or life excesses may upset them easily. The above link goes to solutions that reverse this stress and aging process.

Additional PMS FACTS 

• Scientific research has not determined the specific cause of PMS. Nevertheless, PMS is considered to be linked to both hormonal and neuro-psychological factors. The common element between the factors is the blood and its quality.
• {PMS is most prevalent among women in their late 20s to early 40s, with at least one child, or with a past history of either postpartum depression or an emotional disorder}.
• Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, during the child-rearing years, effects an estimated 75% of the female population.
• 5 – 7% of women have been determined to suffer from severe PMS.
• 50 – 60% of women suffering from extreme PMS also experience emotional imbalances – depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, insomnia, and migraines.
• PMS can affect women with normal monthly cycles.
• PMS can occur in women with normal estrogen and progesterone levels.