Amenorrhoea is when there is an absence of a menstrual period and this gynecology condition is divided into two types. Primary amenorrhoea, which is when no period has ... Read More
Chinese Herbs
Kiwiseng- New Zealand Ginseng!
You have heard about Chinese Ginseng and you have heard about American Ginseng as well as no doubt probably also heard about Siberian Ginseng. But have you heard of ... Read More
Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is regarded as an autoimmune disease that inflames the large intestine causing ulcers and diarrhea mixed with blood. There is no known cause and ... Read More
Dandelion, more than just a weed!
Dandelion has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years both in China and Europe. The Chinese use the whole dried plant whereas the traditional European ... Read More
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Prevent Miscarriage
Researchers from Oregon have reported that acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help prevent recurrent pregnancy loss. The study also found that acupuncture and Chinese ... Read More
Chrysanthemum Flowers for Springtime
Chrysanthemum flowers known as Ju Hua in Chinese, are a commonly used herb in China and their use is increasing in the West. When visiting a Chinese grocery store or ... Read More
FAQ about Chinese Herbs at The Acupuncture Clinic
Many patients come to The Acupuncture Clinic - Hastings and ask for some Chinese herbs for a specific complaint and think it’s like going to a health food shop and asking ... Read More
Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture better than Clomifene for Fertility
Research has now confirmed that acupuncture is more effective than the most popular fertility drug clomifene. Clomifene has been used for about 50 years and acupuncture ... Read More
Chinese Herbs for Fever and Malaria
There are many causes of fever and it is a symptom associated with diseases including malaria and post viral fatigue. Chinese text books dating back to 200 BC discussed ... Read More
Chinese Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not actually a disease but a classification of symptoms grouped together so that it could be called something by the medical profession. ... Read More