Herbal Medicine Kat Delse, L.Ac. (707) 775-8311
Nourish and detoxify with plants, minerals and animals naturally.
Natural Medicine
Herbal Benefits and Uses
Herbal Medicine is particularly useful in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance its effects and continue the effects of acupuncture between treatments. Herbs are usually given as pills or capsules to enhance their palatability and make them convenient and easy to take. Inquire about herbal medicine for digestive complaints, fatigue, pain, PMS, irregular cycles, colds, flus and more. Herbal medicine can be used safely and effectively instead of some medications and in some cases can be combined with regular medications. You and your acupuncturist together will determine if herbs are right for you.
Brands
Kat Delse, L.Ac. uses mostly herbs made in the USA from quality GMP companies such as Health Concerns, Plum Flower, and Seven Forests. Health Concerns in particular tests their herbs using controlled double blind studies.
How to Take your Herbs
Because herbs are more gentle than medications, it is particularly important that you take the herbs according to you perscription, often three times a day for a week or so. Taking your herbs consistently will help to ensure their results. Of course, if you have any problems with an herbal formula you are welcome to call or email Kat and she will advise you. Side effects are quite rare but the most common is digestive disturbance. In that case, try taking the herbs with meals to see if the problem is eliminated. Most people find herbs a helpful and easy way to improve their health over time.