Constipation can be uncomfortable at first and even life threatening if it really gets out of hand. Chinese herbal medicine has many safe and effective, even non-habit forming solutions to this common problem.
The use of Chinese herbs can regulate the numerous organ functions needed to efficiently absorb the nutrients in your food, and then expel the waste.
This page describes some of the key points that allow you to recognize your unique root-cause which can help you choose the correct herbal formula to address both the root-cause as well as the branch-symptom of constipation. Some of the formulas described on this page are available only with a consultation due to their potential for abuse. More… »
We've all been there...
We’ve all been there. Perhaps you’re there right now. Chinese herbs saved me from hours in the bathroom while traveling through Asia… and they work just as well at home in the West.
There are plenty of types of diarrhea, knowing your kind is essential for a successful treatment. Many of these remedies are sold in neighborhood pharmacies in China. Given my body’s response to some of the foodstuffs I ate while in China, these remedies were quite the blessing.
Share the gastrointestinal love! The Chinese herbal formulas for the five most common root causes of diarrhea. These formulas all include herbs for the stem symptoms as well.
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“Bloating” and “distention” both point to the sensation of a large discomfort in the abdomen. However, “bloating” is only a subjective symptom that must be reported by the patient. It cannot be seen, felt, or perceived by any other means but the patient’s report. Distention however CAN be seen or felt from the outside. The abdomen may appear larger or more firm to the touch.
In either case, Chinese medicine has a well-developed process for determining the root-cause of your condition while addressing the branch-symptoms at the same time. More… »
