Herbal medicine has been the primary form of healing across many cultures for thousands of years. In Chinese medicine, medicinals are uniquely understood through the lens of taste, thermal nature (such as warming or cooling), and their correspondence with specific organs and meridians in the body.

The Chinese Materia Medica contains over 300 commonly used substances — including roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, shells, minerals, and animal parts — each with a thermal nature and meridian association. These medicinals have been used for over 2,500 years and have been documented in classical texts, clinical case studies, and generations of lineage-based practice.

Many of the classic formulas were developed to address commonly seen patterns and have stood the test of time. These ‘patterns’ often describe how yin-yang or the 5 organ relationships have come out of balance, or out of right relationship.

Today, Chinese herbal medicine continues to support a wide range of modern health concerns. Your practitioner may choose an existing formula, modify a classic one, or create a custom blend — always with attention to the appropriateness of each ingredient for your condition.

raw herbs / herbal powders

Read more about the distributing company Organic Chinese Herbs in Victoria, BC.
Also read about the distributor in the US, Spring Winds, who works with various farmers across the US to distribute high-quality Chinese herbs grown in North America.

herbal granules

I am currently stocking granules from Sun Ten.
Granules are made by the company brewing batches of traditional herbal formulas using raw herb materials. The herbs are brewed appropriately, following certain cooking directions for specific herbs. The tea is then sprayed onto a starch which is then dehydrated.

The herbs are monitored carefully for the presence of any heavy metals, sulphur, or other substances which can be found on some raw materials coming from different regions in China. Any herbs that are known to contain naturally occurring toxic chemicals are tested and monitored to ensure their safety.

You can read more about Sun Ten granules and their manufacturing process here , here, and here.