Melbourne
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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for the relief of common health complaints. Specialising in pain relief such as low back pain and treating conditions such as, IBS, nausea, reflux, abdominal…
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Chinese Medicine & Herbalists in Australia
1,398 chinese medicine & herbalists across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.
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North Coast
Jeevan Health & Beauty
We place emphasis on inner well-being and provide a high quality of treatments. All treatments are undertaken by a highly qualified practitioner. By appointment only. Selected Health Fund rebates…
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Central Coast
Naturopath Health & Wellness
Naturopath: Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle planning, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy, Iridology, Natural Fertility, Bach and Bush flower essences. A complete herbal and homeopathic dispensary and…
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Blue Mountains
Erica McIntyre
Erica has been in practice as a western medical herbalist since 2003. Having completed and continuing studies in psychology she specialises in mental health. She has a special interest in: - stress -…
stress managementanxietydepressioninsomnia
Hi, my name is Henriette Selch and I am a Naturopath and Homeopath consulting in the suburb of Subiaco, situated in Perth western suburbs. As an accredited naturopath I work with my clients to treat…
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Sunshine Coast
The Herb Lady
Established in 1999, The Herb Lady was founded by Linn Wiggins and has been providing natural therapies for families on the Sunshine Coast ever since. Linn has a background as a Registered Nurse and…
Western herbsAustralian Bush Flower EssencesBach Flower RemediesIridology
Gold Coast
Amber Rae
Naturopathic Consultations include a comprehensive review of your current health issues and medical history. I take the time to listen to your health concerns and find the underlying cause of your…
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Sunshine Coast
Patricia Kowal
HEALTH FUND REBATES. Acupuncture therapy specialising in acute/chronic pain. Customised Chinese Herbal formulas, moxibustion, cupping, lifestyle/dietary guidance, meditation coaching. Located in…
Sydney
Vaughn Ryan: Rouse Hill
Vaughn is a highly experienced, qualified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, and has trained with some the best acupuncturists in the country, including Ross Penman. From an early age, natural…
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Health & Wellness Australia is one of the best Health Consultants in North Sydney, New South Wales. Our services include allergy relief, solution from eczema. We offer natural therapy services at…
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Melbourne
Red Berry Healthcare
Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive and complex medical system which includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine to achieve the overall goal of creating harmony and balance within the body.…
AcupunctureChinese Herbal Medicine
Adelaide
Natural Medicine and Health
Do you need help to feel better from... ~ Tiredness/lack of energy ~ Depression/anxiety/stress ~ Female complaints ~ Menopause discomfort ~ Chronic illness ~ Recurrent coughs, colds and hay fever…
Ziggy specialises in the natural~ stress~ lethargy / tiredness /lack of energy~ sadness and depression
Jinny Koh is the principal of Sydney CBD Chinese Medicine. She has a gentle, nurturing and effective approach and treats each patient individually, tailoring each treatment to the patient's specific…
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Sydney
SynerQi Wellness Centre
The aim of SynerQi is to educate patients about TCM, to promote healthy lifestyle & to foster recovery from any discomfort or illness. It is important for patients suffering with any pain or distress…
Jeff has spent time in Nanjing
Toowoomba
Zest Natural Therapies
Need your 'ZEST' back? Manage your health and well-being naturally! Natural solutions for: Fatigue Hormonal Issues Stress Pregnancy and Preconception Children's health Men's health Women's health Fat…
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Brisbane
Golden TCM Natural Medicine
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine working together are highly effective and fast acting. Acupuncture by itself is good for pain issues, energy moving, digestion issues, stress and emotional issues.…
Gynaecology:Period painendometriosispolycystic ovaries
Chinese Medicine Doctor, Jing Jing Yu's dedication and knowledge in this field is aiming towards building a brighter future for you with better health and a stronger constitution. NW Chinese Medicine…
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Melbourne
Kura Chinese Medicine
Kura provides friendly and accessible Chinese medical healthcare for people living in and around South Yarra or Melbourne. We understand that health is a very personal thing, and we are committed to…
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Gold Coast
Active Health Group
Acupuncture - Chinese Medicine - Cupping - Osteopath - Massage Treatment For: Painful musculo-skeletal conditions -Muscle pain -Strains and sprains -Low back pain -Neck pain -Tennis elbow -Shoulder…
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Gold Coast
Traditional Acupuncture Clinic
Adam Hjort holds a bachelor degree of Health Science in Acupuncture and is a registered practitioner with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. He is also a member of Australian Acupuncture and…
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Chinese Medicine and Herbalists
As the name would suggest herbal medicine uses natural plants and herb extracts to treat a number of illnesses. Depending on the disease being treated the herbalist can also use products derived from minerals, animal parts or fungus.
It has been noted that a number of plants or herbs used by herbalists have the same basic structure as drugs used in conventional medicine. The use of herbs and plants has been practiced by humans for thousands of years in civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians and Chinese.
The use of herbs to treat illnesses has been long observed in animals that change their diet when sick and eat plants or herbs that they normally would not. These plants and herbs contain various antiviral and antibacterial substances that can assist the body in fighting off an infection or disease.
How Does Herbal Medicine Work
Herbal therapies take advantage of chemicals that are naturally found in plants and weeds. These chemicals are produced by the plants for a number of reasons such as protection against bacteria or fungus attacks or to attract insects for pollination.
Depending on the type of herbal therapy being practiced the plants used and their preparation methods can vary. Herbalists refer to books such as the Chinese "Shennong Bencao Jing" which was compiled in the Han Dynasty and is updated according to the times. Unlike traditional medicine which isolates (and often modifies) a single ingredient or molecule, herbalists will often use entire plant parts such as the leaves or roots. They will also use a variety of plants or herbs so that the active ingredients found in each plant will interact and boost the effectiveness of the treatment while reducing its toxicity.
Herbal treatments may, over a period of time, not only treat the disease but also help to build the body's natural defenses and reduce the chance of the illness resurfacing.
Benefits of Herbal Treatments
Some example herbal treatments might be things such as:
- People suffering from allergies may be able to benefit from the natural anti-histamine found in a number of plants.
- Herbal treatments can be used to aid weight loss with plants that naturally suppress appetite.
Before starting an herbal treatment ensure that:
- The herbalist is associated with organizations such as The Natural Herbalist Association of Australia.
- The disease or illness is not of immediate fatal danger as herbal medicines usually need time to cure patients.
- You check with your licensed medical practitioner to ensure that there are no adverse effects from the suggested herbs.
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