Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese spiritual philosophy has a big impact on the way Traditional Chinese medicine is practiced, especially when it comes to herbal medicine. Chinese herbal medicine has its roots in Taoist (Daoist) philosophy and tries to maintain the balance of an individual's chi energy (commonly known as Ying/Yang energy).

Each herbal treatment is individually designed for a patient depending on age, malady, social background and a number of additional criteria. Chinese herbal remedies may contain a number of different herbs each with a different and distinct function and are designed to interact and restore balance to a specific patient's energy flow.

The first authenticated cases of Chinese Herbal treatment is in a book entitled “recipes for 51 aliments”, dated at 168 BC. Chinese medicine has been around for a lot longer than its western counterparts, but the practice is just coming back into vogue. This is probably because of the rising health costs throughout the mainland. Many people are not able to afford the more costly medical treatments. With the majority of other traditional treatments that are being brought back into main stream culture, Traditional medicine is starting to become a staple on the mainland again.

It may just be a case of people longing for the nostalgia associated with these treatments. Or it may be attributed to the intense level of personal assistance that is necessary when prescribing a treatment. Whatever the reason, Chinese herbal medicine has been around for a long time and will continue to be practiced all over the world.

We can offer international medical insurance plans for China that provide cover for traditional Chinese medicine. Plans offer global coverage and are usually guaranteed renewable for life. Plans are individually designed for each client and can be tailored to include a wide range of options. For more information about an international medical insurance plan, or to receive a free quote, please contact us.