TAKING CHINESE HERBS daily increases the duration and depth of effectiveness of an acupuncture session. Herbal medicine is a time-honored tradition of gently altering a patient’s condition to correct long standing diseases and disharmonies, as well as acute infections and disorders. They work to restore balance at the deepest levels. Herbal formulas are traditionally prescribed as teapills, granules, tinctures or teas.

While traditional boiled herbs can have a very strong smell and taste, our granule pharmacy provides patients with a safe, convenient and much better tasting option. Many formulas contain ginger, cinnamon, cloves or mint. Most patients actually enjoy taking their herbs, especially because of the feeling of wellbeing they bring about.

Modern practitioners are trained in the safe use of herbal medicines both alone and in the presence of biomedical drugs. Our integrative training includes a Master’s of Science degree, with extensive training in pharmacology, physiology, and biochemistry, as well as traditional uses and modern understandings of our pharmacopia. Carrie’s doctoral training included working with hospitals, and interpreting statistics and medical research. Licensed practitioners are required to participate in continuing education events and reading to maintain an up-to-the-moment perspective on these ancient and time-tested therapies. For seven years, Dr. Murphy chaired the Department of Herbal Medicine at PCOM, a national leader in integrative medicine, and taught traditional polypharmacy alongside current pharmacological theory.

Formulas are $35-45 per bottle, which can last a week to a month, depending on dosage. Herb consultations are included in your office visit fee. Patients who don’t want acupuncture can book a telehealth consult for $100.