DAAN Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture

Herbs have been used to maintain health and treat illnesses for thousands of years, and such treatments are growing in popularity:

“Herbs have been used as a prime ingredient is alleviating illnesses for centuries. Herbal medicine, which originated in Asian countries, is becoming more popular in the West. As Western remedies like over-the-counter drugs become more expensive and less popular, herbal remedies are making their way into mainstream culture.

According to herbpalace.com, herbalism is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. Herbalists use the leaves, flowers, stems, roots and berries of plants to prevent and treat illnesses, from the common cold to sinus infections to depression.

Medicines employing herbs have been in existence since the dawn of man. Scientists have found various herbs like marshmallow root, hyacinth and yarrow around the skeleton of a prehistoric man.

Dating back to 2735 B.C., records indicate that the Chinese emperor Shen Nong wrote an authoritative treatise on herbs that is still in use today. In the Middle Ages, herbal remedies were passed down from generation to generation, or by the village herbalist to a promising apprentice.

Herbal remedies that were once harvested by hand are now easily accessible by a trip to a local herbal supply store.

The Herbalist, located on 65th and 21st in the University District, is Seattle’s premier store for herbal remedies. Having been in operation for 23 years, various herbal remedies, teas and bulk herbs are available for sale.

Employee David Tucker specializes in Chinese Herbal Medicine, specifically acupuncture and massage. Tucker, who’s been involved in the herbal medicinal field for more than five years, believes in the healing power of herbs.

“Although I like to see what the body can do naturally in terms of healing itself, I believe that herbs have amazing abilities to help with health problems,” he said.

Tucker said most clients that go to The Herbalist have some sort of health issue, or they want to cleanse. Cleansing releases toxins from the body, and usually requires a strict diet and the omission of mostly everything a person would normally eat.”

Tags: East and West, Herbs //