There are many reasons why there is a growing interest in using herbs over pharmaceuticals- Herbal medicine can be a safe and effective replacement for many pharmaceuticals, providing gentle treatment of chronic conditions with very few side effects. They can also be used in conjunction with conventional treatments or medications and may even enhance those treatments.
Herbal medicine has a different composition than pharmaceutical medicine. Medicinal plants contain a vast array of chemical compounds. Each chemical compound has the ability to work separately or together with other compounds when affecting the body. With TCVM, a tailored and unique combination of herbs is used. Typically, many different herbs are used together for a harmonious solution to the disease and its underlying imbalance. Every combination in TCVM herbal medicine is a complex formulation. The herbs often used in Herbal medicine modalities of TCVM are not 100% benign and can sometimes have potential side-effects, and may be contraindicated with other medications.
Our TCVM team is certified and has gone through extensive training programs that include Herbal medicine, and will work with you to find the best solution for your pets. The TCVM approach focuses on the body as a whole. Herbal medicine is often combined with other modalities such as food therapy, acupuncture, and tui-na to provide a “whole body” approach to healing.