Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicines have been used for thousands of years, with herbs and herbal remedies being used to treat body functions and many illnesses. Like many traditional treatments they have been developed and modified over the years to increase their efficacy.

Traditional Chinese Medicines are a major part of the healthcare system for the people of China, and are used daily in their hospitals and it has become inceasingly popular in the UK in recent years.

Each herb has healing properties, which are used for specific purposes and perform particular functions. Steven will prepare combinations of herbs, specifically suited to treat you and your condition.

It is probably true to say that most Chinese herbal treatments are milder than prescribed western drugs. The disadvantage of this is that you may need to take them for a longer period of time before you see results, but a valuable benefit of their ‘gentleness’ is that you may experience fewer side effects.