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CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACCUPUNCTURE

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is part of holistic system of medicine known as traditional Chinese medicine, which includes other branches such at acupuncture. It has an uninterrupted history of development in Asia dating back 5000 years. In it modern form, CHM involved the use of Chinese herbs in form of – raw herbal form, powder granules, pills and tablets – to the treat a diverse range of chronic and acute conditions.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, dating back at least 2000 years in China. Today it is used as a natural and effective health care system, in the treatment and management of a range of medical conditions. With a holistic understanding of the normal function and disease processes, acupuncture is used to promote balance and assist the body in fighting diseases.

As a holistic form of medicine, treatment is individualised for each person. At the initial consultation, practitioners typically take a case history, involving questions about the patient’s health concerns, past health history, and a range of health matters, on diet, lifestyle habits, sleeping patterns, energy, appetite, menstrual cycle, stress levels and other sensitive to foods. Furthermore, the pulse and the condition of the tongue is observed to correctly identify the ‘syndrome of disharmony’ according to Chinese medicine. Once the assessment and diagnosis is complete, the acupuncture treatment can also involves other techniques such as moxibustion, cupping and include Chinese medicine herbal powders or tablets.