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Do Chinese Herbs Work For Acne?

When you hear the term traditional Chinese medicine, you will probably think of chigong, herbal concoctions and acupuncture. Chinese medicine has been in existence for more than 4,000 years. It has been a long-held concept in Chinese medicine that any disease is a physical manifestation of the imbalance or blockage of the flow of life energy or “chi” in a person’s body.

One of the primary beliefs closely held in traditional Chinese medicine is that sickness is the absence of harmony between Yin and Yang, two opposing energies moving in constant harmony. These two energy forces emanate from the Tao and perpetually interact with each other. Thus, the Chinese physician will diagnose and treat the energy imbalance and not directly the disease.

Chinese Herbal Preparations

For many centuries, Chinese herbal preparations have been employed for acne treatment. Medicinal herbs are the most common remedies at the disposal of Chinese physicians to restore the balance of the two opposite forces and bring back the body to a balanced, healthy state or homeostasis. Herbs and acupuncture are among the tools designed to restore balance. Read more…