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Herbal Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Applications and Contraindications

  • Sun Kwong Medicine Co.
  • 22/09/2023 07:27

Herbal remedies are an ancient and effective form of the TCM process that has been practiced for thousands of years. It regulates the body's inner balance through the application of herbs to promote the body's self-healing abilities. The basic principle of herbal therapy is to choose the appropriate herbal prescription according to the patient's symptoms and physical condition, and to decoct and take the herbal medicine appropriately. Herbal remedies can be applied to different symptoms and ailments such as colds, digestive problems, and skin ailments, among others. However, herbal remedies also have some contraindications, such as certain herbs should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women, and certain herbs and medicines may have adverse reactions. In this blog, we will introduce the basic knowledge and techniques of herbal remedies, as well as some of their common applications and contraindications, to help readers better understand the principles and applications of herbal remedies, and avoid the risks of improper use of herbal remedies .

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