The use of Chinese Herbal Medicine in treatment of illness and disease has been on an increase as many people have started to embrace it as an effective method of treatment and also due to its many benefits. Some of its benefits include:
Treatment of root causes of an illness
Chinese Herbal Medicine takes a holistic approach of diagnosis and treatment of illness as it seeks to narrow down on what is the root cause of a specific illness. This is a different approach compared to the Western Medicine which mainly focuses on treating the symptoms.
Thousands of years of Practice
Chinese Herbal Medicine is an ancient system of healthcare which dates back to more than two thousand years ago since it was introduced. More people have been treated using the Chinese Herbal Medicine than any other system of Medical Therapy.
It encourages the body to heal itself naturally
The Chinese Herbal medicine system encourages natural self-treatment of a body against diseases. Chinese herbs help the body to treat disease. It also nourishes the body and improves balance in different body systems; this establishes better functioning of the organs.
It has been accepted and incorporated as a good treatment method
The Western Medical system has accepted and is incorporating some components of the Chinese Herbal Medicine. Acupuncture has been embraced in the Western Medicine as it is a highly effective method of treating chronic pain, it has been found to be a better painkiller than morphine. Acupuncture also boosts a person’s immune system and enhances his/her well-being. This is because it enhances the release of beta-endorphins which performs several key functions; boosting of immunity, slowing down the growth of cancer cells, improving relaxation and a sense of well being.
Prevention of illness and disease in the future
The Chinese Herbal Medicine treats the root cause of the disease and improves overall health of a person, this prevents cases whereby an illness may recur in future as it had not been treated effectively. Western Medicine treats the symptoms of a disease but no necessary measures are taken to prevent a future re-occurrence. A good example is the use of antibiotics which kill bacteria but will not do anything to prevent future re-infection.
Fewer side effects
Chinese herbal treatments have little or no side effects and it is a gentle and natural treatment for patients. However, it is important to visit a licensed Professional Practitioner or a licensed acupuncturist for appropriate diagnosis of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Incorrect use of the medicine or an overdose has negative effects to the body. Each patient’s treatment is individualized according to his individual pattern, making it really difficult to order a wrong prescription for a condition which may cause several unwanted side effects.
Affordability
Chinese Herbal Medicine is affordable compared to prescription drugs and can be used to treat a myriad of health problems.
Detoxification
The herbal medicine is effective in aiding the body’s natural detoxification process by restoring balance in the digestive organs, this helps to improve digestion and prevent digestion disorders such as constipation.
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