Chinese Herbal Medicine in Canberra

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At Capital Complementary Therapies Centre, Chinese herbal medicine
consultations are provided by AHPRA registered Chinese medicine
practitioner Dennis Yu at our clinic in Braddon, Canberra.
Chinese herbal medicine is prescribed individually following consultation
and assessment. Herbal formulas may be selected or modified according to
your presentation, health history and individual needs.

WHAT IS CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE?

Chinese herbal medicine is a traditional system of medicine that uses
combinations of herbal ingredients as part of an individualized approach to
healthcare.
Rather than using the same formula for everyone with the same symptoms,
your practitioner considers your overall presentation before determining
whether Chinese herbal medicine may be appropriate for you.
At our clinic, we primarily use concentrated Chinese herbal granules, which
are prepared with hot water according to the instructions provided by your
practitioner.

WHY DO PEOPLE SEEK CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE?

People consult Chinese medicine practitioners for a wide range of health concerns.

Chinese herbal medicine may be used to help manage symptoms including:

  • Pain
  • Stress/Anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Digestive issues
  • Infertility
  • Stubborn skin conditions
  • Insomnia
  • Hay fever and sinus

People may also seek Chinese medicine as complementary care for other health concerns. Whether Chinese herbal medicine is appropriate depends on the individual circumstances and assessment.

Where appropriate, we may recommend that you also seek assessment or ongoing care from your GP, specialist, or another healthcare professional.

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FAQs

Your practitioner will discuss your current concerns, relevant medical
history, medications and supplements, lifestyle and general health.
A Chinese medicine assessment is then undertaken before an individual
herbal prescription is considered.

Yes. Chinese herbal medicine is based on individual assessment.
The formula selected, combination of herbs and dosage may vary between
patients and may also be modified as your presentation changes.

Our clinic primarily uses concentrated Chinese herbal granules.
The prescribed granules are mixed with hot water and taken according to the
dosage instructions provided by your practitioner.

It is important to tell your practitioner about all prescription medicines,
over-the-counter medicines and supplements you are taking.
Potential interactions and your individual circumstances need to be
considered before Chinese herbal medicine is prescribed.
Do not stop or change prescribed medication without discussing this with
the healthcare professional responsible for your medication.

There is no standard treatment duration suitable for everyone.
The length of time depends on your individual circumstances, the reason for
seeking treatment and how your presentation changes over time.
Your herbal prescription can be reviewed and modified where appropriate.

Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are both part of Chinese medicine
and may be used separately or together depending on your individual
circumstances.
Your practitioner can discuss an appropriate treatment approach following
assessment.

Information on this page is general in nature and is not intended to
replace advice or treatment from your fertility specialist. Acupuncture is
offered as complementary care alongside fertility treatment. Individual
responses and IVF outcomes vary.