Oriental Medicinal Arts

Japanese Style Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

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Internal Herbal Medicine

 

Internal herbs are usually extracted and used as a powder form in the United States then mixed with hot water and ingested like a cup of tea. Usually it is a specific customized formula which contains up to 3~15 herbs. Each herb produces a different action. For example one of herbs might treat the cause of an illness and the another might strengthen the immune system. The herbs are mixed together and will result in an optimal effect.

 

Another form of herbal remedy is called a decoction. It is cooked in a clay or other type of pot. In modern Japan, we have an electric decoction machine to cook herbs at home.