HERBALISM
Midnight Sun Herbal Health is based in whole health. In our time it is imperative that we as individuals take charge of the direction of our own health and not delegate it to other. We need to be proactive. Herbs and diet can be important parts of a healthy regiment.
Plants have been used for food food and health as long as mankind and animals have existed. Chinese Medicine considered foods to have specific healing properties. For example a baked pear with crushed apricot seeds sprinkled over it and a drissle of honey can soothe a dry painful throat. They categorized herbs as special foods. The mildest of the herbs are considered food herbs; for example nettle and dandelion, they can be used freely, though they have medicinal qualities. The second category are considered medicinal herbs to be used in specific quantities for specific conditions. The third category herbs are used in small quantities only and for a specific prescribed amount of time, because they are so strong.
In Chinese Medicine herbs are prescribed for specific conditions according to the Chinese Medical Diagnosis and stated Chinese Treatment Principle, a diagnosis which differs from a Western Diagnosis. To learn more about Chinese Medicine, click here.
Herbs are classified into several groups according to their actions and though there may be a number of herbs in a single category, each herb has its own set of specific actions in addition to those of the main category, which broadens its use. It is therefore possible to cover a number of Western physician's Diagnosis under one single well composed formula by combining herbs from several categories .There are literally hundreds and hundreds of formulas to draw on. Herbs are given according to the body weight of the client. A formula may be changed over time as the signs and symptoms change and the condition betters. Herbal therapies do not work over night, it is a process, though with acute conditions such as colds, flu, itching, pain; relief can be fairly quick.
HERBALTHERAPIES; I provide the herbs you will need and make highly individualized custom blended formulas from Chinese powdered extracts, as well as selected patent formulas, tinctures and a few select nutritional supplements. All of my products are obtained from highly regarded companies, whose products conform to GMP standards (good manufacturing practices) . The formulas are tailored to your specific needs and are weighed out in my own herbal pharmacy.
CUSTOM BLENDED POWDERED EXTRACT FORMULAS; The formula you may be given, is based in one or more of the hundreds of ancient and new formulas, drawn from old Chinese texts, modern formula books. Many formulas are updated based on recent research.The formulas you are given are tailored to your individual situation and is adjusted as we proceed through the therapy. My herbal pharmacy contains more than 260 individual Chinese herbs. I also from time to time use Western herbs.
PATENT FORMULAS; I also carry a selection of patent formulas from highly regarded companied, for example: Blue Poppy, ITM, Vitanica, Planetary Formulas, Dr. Dave's, Plum Flower, etc. I use these either as the primary formula or as an adjunct to a powder formula, if it becomes necessary.
TINCTURES; In addition I also have a significant selection of herbal tinctures, mainly from Western herbs, but also from Chinese herbs. The tinctures are most often used as an adjunct to other therapies.
SUPPLEMENTS; Finally, I carry a small selection of supplements, Specifically the NOW brand and Nordic Naturals or I can recommend other brands that are considered the best of their kind .Supplements are also used an adjunct to other therapies.
OTHER; From time to time I may give specific blends of either Flower Essences or Homeopathinc Remedies, which I also make up for the individual.
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