Chinese Herbal Therapy is a natural way to maintain good health and treat diseases. It has been used for over 3000 years in China. The therapy is based on the theory that the general balance inside the body, that is the equilibrium between the organs and their environment, determines health. Illness appears when this balance is broken down. Chinese Herbal Therapy is the use of different herbs to restore the body’s balance.

All of the Chinese herbs used are derived from natural resources. A great number of them are from different parts of a plant such as roots, barks, stems, leaves and flowers. Some of the herbs used are minerals and only a few are derived from animal products -which are rarely used in this country. Each herb has its own characteristics and effects. They may vary in odour, taste, appearance, weight, potency and nature (that is, cool, cold, warm or hot). Depending on the nature of the illness different herbs or a combination of herbs are used.

At Incredible You we administer the herbs in pills or tablets, which come in various sizes. They are milder in their effect and take longer to act on the body, but are useful for chronic conditions.

The Chinese medical system is holistic in approach; the Herbalist treats the patient as whole unit. A full medical history of the patient will be taken and the typology, whether Yin or Yang, will carefully be observed. The so-called FOUR DIAGNOSES (Asking, Looking, Listening/Smelling, Palpation) would help the practitioner to obtain all the signs and symptoms. The observation of the TONGUE and PULSE TAKING are unique, and the most important diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, because they enable the Herbalist to detect the imbalance of the internal organ(s). Based on the above the eventual diagnosis is made. A correct diagnosis leads to an effective treatment. A prescription of different herbs is made to achieve that.

Initially the patient is asked to see the herbalist the following week to reassess the treatment and to observe the response of the patient.

Chinese Herbal Therapy can be used to treat a wide range of Ailments such as:

Skin Problems:

Acne, Eczema, Psriasis, Chilblains, Dermatitis(Allergic, Contact & Neuro), Herpes, Zoster(Shingle), Urticaria, Vitiligo, Alopecia, Areata, Generalised Itching etc...

Gynaecological:

Irregular Periods, Painful Periods, P.M.T, Menopausal Syndrome, Thrush, Breast Lumps, Infertility, Leukeorrhea, etc...

Pyscho-Sexual:

Loss of Libido, Impotence, Infertility, Premature Ejaculation, Low Sperm Count etc...

Ear Nose Throat:

Catarrh, Sinusitis, Hayfever, Tinnitus, Meniere's Disease, Sorethroat etc...

Pulmonary:

Asthma, Brochitis, Bronchiatasis

Pains:

Backpain, Lumbago, Sciatica, Headaches, Migraine, Neuralgia, Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid) etc...

Emotional/Mental:

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, etc...

Alimentary:

Indigestion, Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers, Constipation, Diarrhoea ,Colistis, Irritable Bowel, Haemorrhoids etc...

Other Conditions:

Obesity, Chronic Urinary Infections, Increased Frequency of Urination, and many many more.