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TCM Information
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Traditional Chinese Medicine vs Western Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to Illness
HERITAGE® and Traditional Chinese Medicine
General Health Concerns
Common Cold/Flu
Treatment:
* Fortify the body’s defense mechanisms
* Resolve causative factors through detoxification, reducing inflammation, inducing perspiration and cooling an over-heated system
* Relieve the associated symptoms of cold and flu
* It is also advisable that your diet be modified to exclude spicy, greasy, fried or very rich food. Thin porridge, steamed fish, vegetables with lots of warm water are recommended.
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Honeysuckle flower (Jin Yin Hua)
* Honeysuckle flower (Jin Yin Hua)
* Chinese Thorowax (Chai Hu)
* Ephedra (Ma Huang)
* Saposhnikoia Root (Fang Feng)
* Schizomepeta Herb (jing Jie)
* Platycodon Root (Jie Geng)
* Peppermint (Bo He)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Cough Alievaid Herbal Linctus
* Heritage® Cough & Muco-Relief
* Heritage® Vapor Soove
Common Cough
Treatment:
A diet including pears, honey, white mushrooms, lily bulb and persimmons can help to heal coughs. Acupuncture on specific meridians to restore the flow of Qi and rebalance the affected organ or organs. Certain foods can help heal this condition including pear, ginger, watercress, apple, radish and turnip.
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Lily Bulb
* Citrus
* Pinellia
* Magnolia Bark
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Cough & Muco-Relief
* Heritage® Cough Alievaid Herbal Linctus
Rheumatism
Treatment:
Changes in diet to include foods with high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can reduce joint tenderness and stiffness Acupuncture on specific meridians to restore the flow of Qi and rebalance the affected organ or organs
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Dang Gui
* White Peony Root
* Ginger
* Tumeric
* Boswellia
* Frankincense
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* HERITAGE® Rheuma-Eeze Pain Relief Formula
* HERITAGE® Rheuma Patch
* HERITAGE® GOLD Rheuma-Salve Extra-Strength Medicated Balm
* HERITAGE® GOLD Pien Tze Huang Anti-Rheumatism Pain Plaster
Acne
Treatment:
* Fortify the body with herbs that have the effects of relieving stagnation or accumulation of heat, and of purging toxins from the body.
* Resolve causative factors through detoxification, reducing inflammation, inducing perspiration and cooling an over-heated system
* Clear heat from the lungs and the stomach with acupuncture
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Lily Bulb (Bai He)
* Peach Kernel (Tao Ren)
* Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying)
* Honeysuckle (Ren Dong Teng)
* Schizomepeta Herb (Jing Jie)
* Platycodon Root (Jie Geng)
* Peony (Shao Yao)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Jin Huang Yan Premium Bird Nest
* Heritage® Pearl Powder
Anxiety
Treatment:
* Fortify the kidneys and liver in order to help the body process emotions better and support overall well-being
* Support the spleen to reduce anxiety and worry
* Balance inner organ function through acupuncture
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Sage Root (Dan Shen)
* Siberian Milk Wort (Zhi Mu)
* Ginseng (Ren Shen)
* Schizandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi)
* Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
* Atractylodes Root (Bai Zhu)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Toco 3E plus Q10
Balding
Treatment:
* Fortify blood and essential fluids through herbs
* Support the liver and and kidney to promote hair growth
* Nourish scalp to treat malnourishmente
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Cinnamon (Gui Pi)
* Turmeric (He Shou Wu)
* White Mulberry (Sang Zhi)
* Ginseng (Ren Shen)
* Acanthopanax Gracilistylus (Wu Jia Pi)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Shou Wu Plus
* Heritage® Women’s Choice
* Heritage® Men’s Formula
Fatigue
Treatment:
* Boost energy by improving the function of the lungs, spleen and kidneys
* Treat blood deficiency with tonifying herbs to revitalize blood
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
* Astralagus Root (Huang Qi)
* Wolfberry (Gou Qi Zi)
* Ginseng (Ren Shen)
* Yam Root (Shan Yao)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® NeuroGard
* Heritage® Korean Red Ginseng
* Heritage® American Ginseng
* Heritage® Lingzhi Cracked-Spores Plus
Allergies
Treatment:
* Fortify lung and spleen to strengthen resistance to allergic reactions
* Balance body imbalances through regular herbal treatment
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen)
* Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
* Licorice (Zhi Gan Cao)
* Poria (Fu Ling)
Severe Cough and Cold
Treatment:
* Fortify lung and spleen Qi to strengthen resistance to allergic reactions
* Consume plenty of hot liquids to improve circulation and stay hydrated
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Honeysuckle flower (Jin Yin Hua)
* Baical Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)
* Woad Root (Ban Lan Gen)
* Honeysuckle (Ren Dong Teng)
* Schizomepeta Herb (Jing Jie)
* Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)
Heritage® Treatment:
* Heritage® Cough and Muco Relief
* Heritage® Cough Alievaid
* Heritage® Cold and Flu
* Heritage® Deep Sea Japanese Squalene
* Heritage® Cordyceps CS-4
Stress
Treatment:
* Identify patterns of disharmony within the body and clear the meridians
* Restore emotional harmony through acupuncture and massage therapy
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Cinnamon (Gui Pi)
* Angelica (Dang Gui)
* Peony (Bai Shao)
* Angelica (Dang Gui)
* Ginseng (Ren Shen)
* Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® American Ginseng
* Heritage® Cordyceps CS-4
* Heritage® Lingzhi Cracked Spores plus
Cholesterol
Treatment:
* Alter lifestyle and diet choices to improve overall health and well-being
* Heal overactive liver and production of Yang energy through Qi Gongy
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Hawthorne (Shan Zha)
* Sage Root (Dan Shen)
* Sicklepod Seed (Ju Ming Zi)
* Angelica (Dang Gui)
* Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
* Atractylodes Root (Bai Zhu)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Toco 3E plus Q10
* Heritage® Deep Sea Japanese Squalene
Depression
Treatment:
* Support mental health and wellbeing through acupuncture to clear the meridians
* Improve mood by nourishing kidneys and spleen
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Mint (Bo He)
* Atractylodes Root (Bai Zhu)
* Peony (Bai Shao)
* Angelica (Dang Gui)
* Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
* Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)
* Buplerum (Chai Hu)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Toco 3E plus Q10
* Heritage® Women’s Choice
Obesity
Treatment:
* Support mental health and wellbeing through acupuncture to clear the meridians
* Build Qi using Qi Gong exercises and reducing stress levels
* Relieve excess appetite caused by body imbalances through acupuncture
Common Herbs To Treat:
* Angelica (Dang Gui)
* Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
* Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)
* Buplerum (Chai Hu)
* Ginseng (Ren Shen)
* Cordyceps (Chong Cao)
* Hawthorne (Shan Zha)
HERITAGE® Treatment:
* Heritage® Cooling Detox Tea
* Heritage® Herbal Slimming Tea