his is the beginning of the new lunar calendar. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, I will be discussing the many wonderful contributions the Asian cultures have given the world in relation to alternative medicine.
Celebrating Chinese New Year: The Contribution of Herbal Medicine Chinese herbal medicine is the strongest, natural medicinals on the planet, due to their unique combinations of herbs in a formula. It is among these treatment methods which make up the unique qualities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Chinese herbs are specifically used to create decoctions or "teas" and is a very powerful part of healing dis-ease. Herbal decoctions can also be given in "tea pills", tinctures, granules or as an external patch, compress or bath. Chinese herbal medicine uses several hundred substances, mostly of plant origin (roots, seeds, flowers, twigs, crystals, bones and barks). These are hardly ever prescribed singly. They are combined into a formula, which usually contains between 8 and 12 ingredients. It is the "herbal synergy" that seems to be the strength behind Chinese herbal formulas. The exact combination is adjusted to suit the patient's individual condition, and is likely to be altered as the treatment progresses to take account of changes that have occurred. It is therefore a very flexible system, which can be closely developed to the needs of the patient. The methodology behind an herb's function, indication, contraindication, preparation and use are numerous. Herbs are categorized according to their properties, taste, temperature and their "herbal synergy" is created by using a dominant (chief herb) with a deputy, assistants and envoy herbs in a combination to produce a better effect on one particular organ or condition. The chief herb "rules" the prescription and has the primary effect on the disease condition. The deputy and assistant herbs help to synergistically increase the effect of the chief herb, to treat an illness, as well as, "supervise" the function of other herbs. Here are ways herbs are used: *Pills, Capsules, Granules are the most popular form. These are herbs ground into powder then either rolled into "teapills", put into capsules or given in granule form. Herbal formulas tend to be created for a single problem or nest of related problems and their specific pattern of disharmony. *Tinctures Herbal remedies are also prescribed in tincture form and are the previously fresh herb in well preserved, highly concentrated form. This liquid, as well as, concentrated forms of extracted herbs are preserved in their freshest form. *Essence Steam distillation or cold pressing results in herbs as essential oils. *Poultice are macerated or chopped herbs that are placed directly on the skin and a hot, moist bandage is applied. *Infusions are used when you are working with the most delicate part of the herb-the leaves flowers, fruits and seeds. Infusion time can be approximately 3-5 minutes. *Decoctions are used to extract the tougher part of the herb-bark, berries and roots. Decoction time can be between 45 minutes to 90 minutes. Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]@yahoogroups.comWelcome To dimpill's gang! This is the Best Place to Hang around.We Give u the Best in Latest News, Jokes, Funny Pictures,Wallpapers,Latest Buzz and Much More! Connect your World with Us join Now http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/joinAffiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com
