Chinese medicinal therapy
In traditional Chinese medicinal therapy we use individual herbs and traditional recipes. TCM medicines are typically prescribed on an individual basis.TCM medicines are prescribed individually for each patient based on their specific needs. This special herbal composition takes into account both the current symptoms and the patient’s physical condition.
The remedies are used in various forms: taken orally as tea, extracts in granular form, tablets or capsules, or externally as tinctures, compresses or ointments.
I order the medicines for my patients from Complemedis AG, which uses high-quality medicines. All medicines undergo rigorous testing for their botanical identity and purity in a Swiss laboratory before they can be used.
In some cases, treatment exclusively with Chinese medicines may be necessary, for example for skin problems, fatigue or gastrointestinal complaints. If you have any questions, I am happy to help and you can contact me at any time.
FAQ Chinese Herbs
For skin conditions such as acne, eczema, pain or susceptibility to infections/allergies, herbs are an important part of treatment with TCM.
In the last 30 years (4 million prescriptions), Swissmedic has not received any report of serious adverse reactions after taking Chinese herbs. Mild undesirable side effects such as diarrhea may be the result of incorrect dosage.
Yes. In order to ensure that there are no interactions between the active ingredients, an interval of 2-3 hours should be maintained between taking the herbs and the medication.
The herbs come from suppliers in China, Taiwan and Europe. My reference pharmacy for the herbs has a GMP certificate. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) refers to the sum of measures that ensure the quality of a drug or active ingredient in the context of manufacturing, testing and storage.
Chinese herbs are tested in Swiss laboratories for identity and purity (pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxins, environmental contaminants and microbiological impurities) according to the strictest criteria.
The herbs all come from sustainable international trade, which are traded according to the guidelines of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).