Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture form part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which takes a natural and holistic approach to healthcare, with origins tracing back thousands of years.

Chinese Medicine is a holistic form of medicine that views the interaction of mind, body and spirit as an integral part of both disease pattern and restoration of health. Qi, the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, explains how natural forces within our internal and external environments can improve the body’s ability to heal.

Chinese herbal medicines are primarily plant based, but can also include minerals or animal products. Different herbs have different properties and can help to balance particular parts of the body. Studies have shown Chinese herbal medicine to be successful in treating a variety of disorders, including gynaecological and gastrointestinal disorders.

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin or applying various other techniques to the acupuncture points to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself.

Studies have shown that Acupuncture is effective for a variety of conditions from chronic pain, insomnia, IBS, fatigue and much more.

The TCM philosophy proposes that everything of the body, including organs, is composed of the five elements: fire, earth, metal, water and wood. The corresponding herbs used are similarly classified into the five tastes - sweet, salty, bitter, pungent and sour.