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Traditional Chinese Medicine in Camden, London
 

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Camden, London

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. 

Herbs we use are given in powder form for convenience.  On occasions for very obstinate cases raw herbs are given to be boiled up into a decoction.

As explained earlier it is used to treat a wide variety of conditons among them:

  • Joint problems - Arthritic, or joint conditions responding slowly to treatment

  • Sinus problems including sinusitis and blocked nose

  • Skin conditions such as eczema and acne. 

  • Low in energy and post viral fatigue

  • Asthma, allergic rhinitis, hayfever

  • Chronic cough

  • Urological - cystitis

  • Gynaecological - painful periods, Amenorrhoea, PMT infertility.

  • Anxiety/ depression.

Herbs are often used in combination with one of the other therapies on offer. Please call us on 020 7692 1818 or email at: lholve@camdenpractice.co.uk.  where we will be happy to discuss and further questions you may have