Herbal Medicine
In the United States, acupuncture physicians usually combine acupuncture with Chinese medical herbs. These herbs may be taken in tablet form, capsules, tinctures, granules, powders or teas. The Chinese herbal pharmacopeia contains hundreds of herbs that can effectively treat many ailments such as infections, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, pain and many others. Chinese herbal formulas are designed beautifully to be very safe, without side effects, and have been used successfully for thousands of years. Western herbs, vitamins, minerals, and amino acid complexes may also be prescribed to you.