By consistent observation and experimentation during the last two thousand years an elaborate method of prescribing Chinese herbal medicine has been developed to diagnose and treat illness using intricate formulas made up of individual herbs.
A diagnosis is reached by using traditional methods, the pulse is felt for it’s quality, the tongue is observed to further pinpoint the nature and location of any problem, the complexion, the sparkle in the eyes or lack of it, or simply asking health related questions. These methods lead to the prescribing of specific herbs which act as a food/medicine in the body which help to restore health.
Some of the formulas contain fifteen or sometimes more individual herbs which are skillfully combined according to the needs of each patient. In this way Chinese herbs can be adapted to suit each persons individual requirements resulting in a synergistic herbal remedy which is safe, effective and can be adapted according to the response which can vary, sometimes additional herbs need to be added or others taken out, this makes prescribing Chinese herbal medicine an artistic as well as therapeutic endeavour.