Overview
Chinese herbal medicine is a longstanding part of Chinese medicine in which individual herbs are combined into formulas tailored to a person’s needs. Each ingredient is selected for its role within the complete formula, with careful attention to the combination, proportions, and preparation.
At Fingertips, herbal care begins with a detailed consultation. Alongside your main concerns, we consider patterns in your sleep, digestion, energy, menstrual health, and other aspects of daily life. Traditional assessment methods, including tongue and pulse examination, help guide the selection of your formula.
This individualized approach means that two people with the same diagnosis may receive different formulas. Your prescription may also be adjusted over time as your symptoms and treatment goals change.
What to expect
Your consultation includes a review of your health history, medications, supplements, allergies, and any pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations. If herbal medicine is appropriate, your practitioner will recommend a formula and explain how to take it, what to monitor, and when to follow up.
Herbal medicine may be recommended on its own or as part of a broader plan that includes acupuncture. Careful prescribing, quality sourcing, and ongoing review are central to our approach.
Our herbal partner: KAMWO
We partner with KAMWO Meridian Herbs to prepare customized herbal formulas. KAMWO reports manufacturer testing using laboratory methods such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to help verify herbal identity and assess quality, alongside independent testing for heavy metals, pesticide residues, and microbial contamination. Kosher-certified custom formulas are also available through its Orthodox Union–certified service.
