Concerning questions about the scientific nature/documentation for
Chinese/Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine:
The main source of statistical support for Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbal
Medicine approaches is quantity and replication. Many of the formulas used
(combination of different amounts and types of plants) have been used for
specific types of illnesses for hundreds of years, with documented changed
made over the centuries as different plants were found and used. There is
historical data on this. Start to explore Chinese Traditional Medicine
history and you will unveil this history of trail and error, documented
successes, etc.
In addition, currently there are documented studies -- for example, The
Portland Institute of Chinese Medicine will provide on-line studies
regarding the use of Rehmannia 6 and 8 for treating Diabetes Mellitus, or
studies regarding Parkinsons.
There is an enormous amount of evidence, actually.
Further, there is scientific reasoning related to the biological makeup of
the body -- some plants are used to trigger perspiration, some used to
trigger cell division, some to dissolve stagnant blood, some to heal
arteries, some to nourish blood, etc. Different formulas are known to help
for specific reasons in terms of how they interact with different organs in
the body.
It is quite scientific in its toto.
Finally -- I tried some of the formulas when I had specific physical
complaints and found them to work very well. That also helps.
Peggy
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Miss Peggy Miller, owner/OEO
Highland Winds
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Thurs: 3-8 pm
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Herbal Consults during studio shop hours and also on Tuesdays.
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