Chinese herbal medicine

Chinese herbal medicine has been refined over two thousand years, and many modern medicines trace their origins to plants first catalogued in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. In skilled hands it remains a powerful, deeply personalised therapy.

A formula made for you

Rather than a single herb for a single symptom, a Chinese herbal prescription typically combines 8–16 herbs that work together, chosen for your individual diagnosis. Your formula is adjusted at each review as your condition changes — which is where the skill and experience of the practitioner matters most.

How you can take your herbs

• Traditional decoction — dried raw herbs brewed into a tea, taken twice daily. The classical method, and the strongest.
• Concentrated granules — modern preparations made in GMP-certified facilities; simply dissolve in hot water. Ideal for busy lives.
• Capsules or tablets — a convenient option for those who would rather skip the taste of herbal tea.

Safety and quality

All our herbs are officially approved and quality-controlled in the UK, sourced mostly from specialist growers, and tested to be free of harmful bacteria, heavy metals and chemical contaminants. We never use endangered animal or plant products.

Reactions are rare and usually mild — occasionally a short-lived digestive upset that settles once the formula or timing is adjusted. Please always tell us about any medication or supplements you take, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so your prescription is safe alongside them.

Watch: an introduction to Chinese herbal medicine

Video courtesy of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK (ATCM), of which Dr Zhang is a member.