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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Our practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine is David Freeland.

David practises the traditional Chinese form of herbal medicine in conjunction with acupuncture; however, it is also OK to book in specifically for an herbal consultation. The fee charged is the same as for acupuncture.

David Freeland dispenses the herbs in the form of powdered extracts mixed in formulas individually tailored to each client’s exact needs. This has two advantages over the traditional method of boiling the crude, dried herbs: quality control and convenience. The brand used has been chosen for the reliability of its quality control and absence of toxic pollutants. The herbs can be easily dissolved in warm water. There is no need to boil them. This method is convenient and quick but retains the main advantage of traditional Chinese herbalism: the prescription exactly fits what is happening in your particular body at the time of diagnosis.


What is Chinese herbal medicine?

Chinese Herbal Medicine is part of an integrated system of health care known as Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has a history of development of thousands of years in China and other parts of East Asia. It is one of the oldest health care systems in the world.

Clinical and laboratory research adds to the vast body of knowledge available, making it possible to combine traditional and modern sources for an individualized herbal prescription.

Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on the philosophy that restoring balance and normal functioning will both treat specific ailments and prevent other diseases developing.
Treatments do not just target the presenting signs & symptoms, but also incorporate the underlying condition and constitution, other health problems and the general state of health of mind & body. Generally, part of the prescription is specific for the disease being treated, while the rest of the herbs address the underlying causes that are specific to the person who has that disease.

Chinese medicines are mostly of plant origin: stems, twigs, bark, leaves, roots, flowers and fruits are used. A few minerals are used – for example, gypsum – and some animal products, such as cicada shells and oyster shell. This practitioner does not use endangered species of animals. Even with plants, I will only use the rarer species when I know they have been imported with a license that guarantees they have not been sourced from the wild. The medicines can be taken in various forms, from infusions to decoctions, powders and pills or capsules to suit varying health requirements.


For further general information, you can visit the website of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association: www.acupuncture.org.au