In-house quality herbs.
At Verdure Health we have a large selection of high quality Chinese herbs you can take home with you after your treatment.
Herbs are sourced from
Organic Chinese Herbs, a herbal company out of Duncan, BC.
With an onsite herbal dispensary I am able to put together a customized herbal formula for patients while they are receiving an acupuncture treatment.
No pre-mixed formulas, no additives.
Just high-quality herbs, made for you.
Chinese herbal medicine traditionally uses formula based prescriptions opposed to single herb remedies. Formulas are made so that the individuals herbs are able to work synergistically with one another in order to create the desired outcome and minimize side effects. Chinese herbs are often understood in terms of their main function, temperature, flavour and trajectory, these attributes are used to discern which formula is used for which pattern.
There are several factors that must be considered when considering using herbal medicine as part of treatment:
the patient’s condition
the symptoms presenting
the root/reason symptoms manifesting
where the symptoms are presenting
These four aspects are what make Chinese herbalism so unique- instead of using single herbs or formulas for specific symptoms, the whole patient and presentation must be considered.
Sometimes, a formula for insomnia is the same for headaches.
Chinese herbalism focuses on the pathological pattern presenting, not the pathological symptoms.
I do not advise googling herbal formulas and taking them without the guidance of a Registered Herbalist (R.TCMP or DTCM).
Chinese herbs can be very potent and have negative effects if used inappropriately.
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FAQs
What form do these herbs come in?
At Verdure Health I stock raw herbs and typically grind them as needed into a fine powder. Instead of cooking the herbs in the traditional method or using pre-made dissolvable granules, the powdered herbs are a hybrid of the two. I use this method because it allows for the use of best quality, whole, organic raw herbs which can be individually prescribed on a case by case basis by the practitioner. In addition, using this herbs in this way is a much less time consuming method of herb extraction for the patient at home and lastly, this method is incredibly cost effective not to mention less wasteful for both the practitioner and the patient.
How bad does it taste?
Not all formulas taste bad. Some are actually quite tasty. But some are definitely unpleasant. Certain conditions require bitter or salty herbs which may be difficult for some people to swallow. In these instances it is recommended to plug your nose, use less water and take it back as quickly as you can- or find a suitable chaser (i.e. fruit juice). It is always good to remember your herbs are medicine and you won’t be taking them forever.
Do you use endangered species?
Verdure health does not use any endangered species.
The use of any endangered products is highly regulated. See more information here.
Most of the traditional medicines found on this list are no longer taught or used in modern TCM.
What if I’m vegan or vegetarian?
Often this poses no problems, majority of the formulas used at Verdure Health contain no animal products or by-products. The only animal by-product carried in this herbal dispensary is oyster shell.