Acupuncture New York - Herbology                  

We at  Acupuncture New York are always looking to provide the most comprehensive Oriental Medical treatment to the public. We have at our disposal the very latest in innovation and technology that enable the classical formulas and custom formulas to treat various imbalances and dis-ease through Traditional Chinese Diagnosis (TCM) to be delivered to your doorstep via UPS or USPS from our partners Crane Herb or Emerson Ecologics.

Our Treatment Center also stock the most reputable lines of ready made Chinese Medicine such as "Health Concern" , "Golden Flower" and "Blue Poppy" .

 Herbs have been relied upon for the healing of ailments for thousands of years. The focus of herbalism is to support he body’s self healing ability. Herbs nourish us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. When we take herbs the essence enters the acupuncture meridian and adjust the vital flow of energy in the body. Herbs are strong foods, so by eating them we enrich ourselves with a vast array of nutrients. The energetic classification of herbs is a science which has been refined over the last 3000 years. Today, we see further refinement due to the changing profile of disease.

The history of Chinese Medicine dates back to the writings of the Yellow Emperors Inner Classics (Huang Di Nei Jing). This work of art is a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor(2697 - 2597 B.C.) and his physician Qi Bo , in which they discuss the whole spectrum of Chinese Medicine – including topics such as Acupuncture, YinYang, Five Elements pathology, diagnosis, and etiology of disease. The work was compiled around  305 -204  B.C. the Inner Classic is the foundation for theory and philosophy of Traditional  Chinese Medicine. Chinese Herbal Medicine is a compilation of experimentation and research dating back to a tribal chief named Sheng Nong who resided in China along the great Yellow River Plateau (2700B.C.). He is famous for ingesting many substances to record first hand their effect. In all he recorded around 365 healing substances and wrote the first book on Traditional Chinese Medicine(The Classic of Material Medica – Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing). The work was compiled around 206 B.C. The historical tradition continued with the work of famous physician who lived around the third century  A.D. named Zhang Zhong Jing. He was one of the most celebrated Chinese physicians who compiled two classics – (Shang Han Lun – discussion of cold induced disease) and (Jing Gui Yao Lun – Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber) These works are still referenced today for the diagnosis, treatment, and differentiation of yin-yang and 6 stages Chinese Medicine is a branch of the Taoist healing arts which include Acupuncture, Tai Qi Chuan, Meditation, Qi Gong, Astrology, I-Ching, and Geomancy. Around 452 A.D. a taoist named Tao Hong Jing contributed to Chinese Herbal Medicine by editing the original Classics of Materia Medica according to kingdom – plants, animals etc. He also increased the total substances to 730 substances. In 1618 A.D. during the Tang  Dynasty the government contributed by compiling the first Official Materia Medica named Xin Xiu Ben Cao. This great work includes 844 illustrated  pages. During the Sung Dynasty (960 – 1279 A.D.) a physician named Tang Shen Wei increased in the Material Medica to 1746 substances. By 1590 A.D. the most comprehensive medical book named Grand Material Medica – (Ben Cao Gang Mu) was compiled by Li Shi Zhen with over 52 volumes, and  30 years over research, it includes 1892 substances with over 100 illustration and 10,000 prescription Today the Material Medica is being further refined by  clinical and scientific data. Most of the research is being done in China . Each herb is listed with the properties, acupuncture meridian entered , functions, clinical use, major combinations, dosages and pharmacological  research such as anti-microbial effect, anti-viral effect, anti-fungal effect, effect on blood pressure, effect on smooth muscle, endocrine effect, central nervous system effect, use in gynecology, etc.

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