Herbal Therapy
Herbalism is the science that makes use of medicinal plants to improve health, prevent or treat diseases. In China, the development of herbal medicine began in ancient times; some plants were used for therapeutic purposes. Nowadays, it is used as a therapeutic procedure based on an individualized diagnosis that complies with the precept of "there are patients, not diseases"; therefore, the person is treated according to their particular case. Chinese herbal medicine in combination with acupuncture is usually what makes for a more effective treatment plan.