An integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, with roots tracing back more than 2,000 years. Ancient texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Classic of Materia Medica) laid the foundation for how herbs were categorized according to their nature, flavor, and therapeutic function. Over centuries, physicians refined this knowledge into a highly developed medical tradition, often practiced alongside acupuncture, qigong, and dietary therapy.

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The central idea of our San Francisco Chinese herbal medicine treatment plans is balance—restoring harmony between yin and yang, strengthening the body’s vital energy (qi), and addressing the underlying causes of illness rather than just symptoms.

Our San Francisco traditional Chinese medicine herbal prescriptions are composed of carefully selected natural substances, most commonly roots, bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Herbs are rarely used alone; instead, they are combined into formulas that are carefully tailored to each person’s constitution and condition.
 

Chinese herbal formulas are designed as synergistic combinations, where the interaction of ingredients enhances therapeutic effect while minimizing side effects. This approach allows our San Francisco Chinese herb treatments to address both the underlying cause of illness as well as the presenting symptoms.​