Introduction

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Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. Modern medicine makes use of many plant-derived compounds as the basis for evidence-based pharmaceutical drugs. They can be used as either preventive, supplementary medicine or remedy. 

Herbal medicine that is often called herbal prescription or formula is usually consists of various combination of multiple herbs.

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Herbal Medicine

Customized for each patient

By using natural herbs, plants, roots and minerals, it helps the body to promote self-healing process. Since they are all from nature and contains no synthetic chemicals, herbs prescribed from trained acupuncturist may have fewer side effects compared to chemical drugs. Every prescription is completely tailored to each patient based on specific conditions and symptoms.

There are several types of herbal medicine including decoction, powders and granolas.

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Herbal Tea

Affinity acupuncture also provides herbal tea which has milder effect compared to herbal medicine followed by every acupuncture treatment for free.

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