Monday, February 23, 2009

Chinese Medicine: Immunology


Chinese herbal medicine is thousands of years oldest It is the most comprehensive pharmacological system in the world.

When properly formulated and prescribed, Chinese herbal medicines are very safe and effective. Like all thing consumed, improper or abusive use can contribute to unwanted side effects.

Commonly used Chinese herbal formulas for acute infectious diseases are based on ancient prescriptions with a proven track record. Chinese herbal formulas are safe because they always include "helper" herbs to mitigate any side effects from the stronger herbs in the formula that initiate the healing response to a disease.

When illness is acute (viral, bacterial), the symptoms of infection (fever, chills, sore throat, etc.) are commonly experienced. These illnesses can be effectively treated with Chinese herbal formulas that are designed to address a wide range of acute symptoms.

When illness is chronic or difficult to treat, a proper diagnosis and individualized treatment plan should be made by an experienced Chinese medical physician.

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