Chinese herbal therapy

Herbal therapy is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and is often used in conjunction with other forms of TCVM, such as acupuncture and Tui Na, as the results are often greater when combined with other therapies.

Each herb has a different effect on the body and can be listed under multiple categories such as warming, cooling, sour, or bitter and can impact a variety of organs, including the liver, lungs, or heart.  Choice of an herbal formula is based on the recognition of patters based on the Five Element, Eight Principles theory, also known as pairs of opposites.

treatment with chinese herbal medicine

Herbs are gentler on the system than traditional western medications and therefore effects may take longer to appear.  Dr. Hadlock prescribes herbal medicines specific to each animal she treats with the goal to correct the root cause of an illness or imbalance.  When used as directed, Traditional Chinese Herbs are safe to be used over long periods of time.

CONDITIONS THAT BENEFIT FROM CHInese herbal therapy

Chinese Herbal medicine is beneficial for all animals in keeping their systems balanced and is most beneficial when combined with other treatments such as Tui Na and acupuncture. Chinese Herbal Therapy is used to treat certain conditions such as:

• Musculoskeletal Conditions

• Immune Disorders

• Skin Conditions

• Digestive Disorders

• Hormone Imbalances

• Diseases of the Geriatric Animal

• And Many More…