Yes, Chinese herbs are effective and safe when prescribed by a well-trained herbal practitioner and taken properly. The herbs are a strong but gentle medicine that reduces the potential for side effects many drugs can cause. 100% of our herbal powders are from internationally certified “GMP” (Good Manufacturing Practices) factories who extensively test the raw herbs and finished products for quality and purity.

In the majority of cases, it is safe to combine western drugs with Chinese herbs. However, there are exceptions to this rule particularly in the case of drugs with narrow therapeutic margins, such as Coumadin. These drugs have a small therapeutic range that can easily be affected by changes in body chemistry. In this case, the introduction of Chinese herbs will affect the dosing of the drug. Bring a list of your pharmaceuticals and supplements to ensure that there are no adverse interactions with the herbs. Your practitioner knows what herbs to stay away from with certain drugs.

It is OK to add a small amount of honey or brown sugar to your herbs. Please do not mix your herbs with coffee, tea, milk, lemon juice or other liquids – doing so may alter the function of the formula.

Boil water. Place water in a cup then add the prescribed number of scoops of herbs. Stir to dissolve and drink.

You may experiment with the amount of water you use to dissolve the powders. Some prefer using a small amount (about 1/2 inch of water in your cup) and taking the herbs like a shot. Others prefer diluting the herbs in a full cup of water. If drinking the herbs is too difficult, you may add a little honey to the powdered herbs to create honey pills or encapsulate them. 

No. Chinese herbal formulas are designed specifically for your overall condition, not specific symptoms. Although you may know someone with similar symptoms, the herbal formula that is right for you may not be right for them. Contact Long Life Ministriers in Springfield, MO for more information on herbal remedies we provide.