Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on centuries of empirical observation and clinical trial and error. Hundreds of herbs have been analyzed and studied, with their uses, properties, results and reactions recorded by dedicated herbalists over thousands of years. Thanks to the commitment and industrious efforts of many herbalists, we are fortunate to have access to a thorough compilation of herb information, known as the Chinese Materia Medica. While Chinese Herbal Medicine reveres the past, it also incorporates innovations based on scientific investigations and clinical experiments.
A pillar of Chinese herbology is the ability to tailor a unique combination of herbs specifically for each individual. The temperature, taste, quality, and action of the herb is is taken into consideration in concordance with the individual’s constitution and presentation of symptoms.
Usually Chinese herbs are prescribed as a formula, a combination of individual herbs.The synergistic quality of certain herbs working together increases the therapeutic effect of the formula. Chinese herbs are available in the form of a tea, a pill or tablet, a tincture, or an external application such as a salve, plaster, or powder.
White Pine Acupuncture has a complete Chinese Herbal pharmacy. Sally Robinson, Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, custom designs and prepares granular formulas as needed, in addition to providing formulas in a tablet form. White Pine is also proud to use locally grown and ethically wildcrafted medicinal herbs, in tincture form.
Ms. Robinson has immense respect and appreciation for all living things, especially medicinal herbs.With reverence, she harvests and prepares herbal medicines, honoring the earth and the healthful bounty therein.
Sally Robinson: Acupuncturist & Herbalist. 828 545 2288