Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the great medical systems in the world and dates back more than 2,500 years. Acupuncture, Herbal medicine exercise (Tai Chi, Qigong) and dietary medicine all from part of the traditional Chinese medical system and share a common theory. Of these disciplines Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine have always been considered pre-eminent. 

TCM diagnosis differs from orthodox diagnosis in that the examination of the pulse and tongue forms a major aspect of it. 

Both these systems are extensively used for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases at Hospitals and Clinics in China. 

Throughout its long history, experience has added to its great wealth of knowledge, whilst more recently, research has added more evidence of its Clinical effectiveness resulting in a powerful yet subtle system of medicine. 

The aim of all treatment is to relieve its distressing symptoms, ensuring that whenever possible a fundamental cure is achieved. 

Herbal medicine uses several hundred substances mainly of plant origin (plants, roots, barks and flowers) as well as some mineral substances. These are combined into prescriptions and finely adjusted to match the patient’s precise condition. 

The herbs are prepared by decoction and are usually taken twice daily.