The origins of Chinese herbal medicine in China can be traced back at least five thousand years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. In addition to providing effective treatment for a wide range of health disorders, Chinese herbal medicine may also be used to assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention.

By strengthening and enhancing normal body functions, the immune system is boosted and a general sense of well-being promoted.

At City Acupuncture Clinic We use Chinese Herbal Patent Medicine. These medicines have been manufactured from raw herbs into pills, powders or liquids. The Chinese have been manufacturing patent medicine for centuries.

We use patents because of their affordability and they are relatively easy to take. Patient compliance tends to be high.

All patents are TGA approved and qualify for "World's Best Practice" manufacturing standards.

A snapshot of conditions typically treated with Chinese Herbal Medicine includes:

• Insomnia and fatigue
• Loss of appetite and common digestive disorders
  
• Constipation and diarrhoea
  
• Irritable bowel syndrome
  
• Common cold and influenza
  
• Chronic headaches
  
• Skin disorders
  
• Fluid retention
  
• Anxiety, depression and stress
  
• Allergies
  
• Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
  
• Premenstrual syndrome and painful menstruation
  
• Excessive menstruation
  
• Infertility
  
• Impotence and prostate disorders
  
• Disorders associated with menopause