Laxative
“Purgatives“ basically a laxative. Rhubarb root is a favourite
Stop Bleeding and Move blood
Stop bleeding category (self explanatory) includes “Bullrush Pollen” , “ Japanese Bloodhrass”.“Move blood“ are often helpful where there is long-standing pain as well as pain due to traumatic injury. Plants including bulrush pollen (again), ox knee, Salvia (Red or Chinese sage).
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Qi (Chi) moving herbs
Used to promote the normal movement of Qi, reduce distension and stop pain. Qi stagnation can affect anywhere in the body and is frequently caused by stress. Herbs include citrus fruit peel (tangerine, bitter orange) nut grass rhizome, and Chinese garlic chives
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Tiredness & Fatigue – the Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Tiredness and Fatigue – the Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach Tiredness includes lack of physical and mental energy, poor motivation, excessive sleepiness, exhaustion, listlessness, feeling flat or a devastating inability to perform even the simplest of tasks. In western medicine tiredness is often difficult to diagnose. Unless there is an underlying disease such as an underactive
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Acupuncture for Hay Fever
Acupuncture for Hay Fever Hay fever is triggered by grass, tree and plant weed pollens. In the UK, tree pollen occurs first (March to mid-May), with grass pollen coming in two peaks (mid-May until July) and weed pollen (end of June to September). Weed Pollen’s season lasts longest. If you suffer with hay fever, you
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Treatment Funded by Health Schemes
Did you know that you may be covered for your acupuncture treatment under your work health scheme or health insurance? Most large employers provide health and well-being schemes as part of their pay and reward packages. Simply contact your provider (e.g., AXA/Simply Health/Westfield Health) and check that they cover acupuncture. You can then just
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