The written history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbs dates back at least 2000 years. Consequently, we benefit from several thousand years of field trails, knowledge and experience. TCM continues to grow and evolve as we explore new areas of science. Science, in turn, deepens our understanding of how herbs work. There now exist many volumes of pharmacological data to support the use of herbs in modern medical settings.
Chinese herbal formulas can be used effectively to treat diseases, symptoms or conditions that are usually treated by drugs and pharmaceuticals. One of the major benefits of Chinese herbal therapy is that, used correctly, herbal formulas have very few of the negative side effects associated with drugs.
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The practice of Chinese herbology differs from other forms of herbal medicine in several ways. The most fundamental is the treatment of the individual as a unique whole rather than treating a symptom or a set of symptoms. Based on a horse’s unique symptom profile, the Chinese herbalist will treat the manifestation (symptoms) as well as the root or constitutional cause of the disease. For example: for an overanxious, nervous horse a non-TCM herbalist might prescribe the single herb, valerian, treating only the symptoms. A TCM herbalist views the horse’s anxiousness and nervous emotional state as the manifestation of a deeper problem and combines a number of herbs to treat the outward symptoms of nervousness and anxiety, plus herbs directed at the root cause of the problem. Thereby, both the source and the manifestation of the disorder are treated simultaneously. Treating the whole horse and not just the symptom is the hallmark of TCM and the key to its effectiveness. This philosophy is the foundation for all Whole Horse Herbs formulations.
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When used properly and thoughtfully under the guidance of a trained Chinese Herbalist. However, Whole Horse Herbs in no way advocates herbs alone for all cases. Proper veterinary diagnosis is critical to the formulation of an effective treatment plan.
Whole Horse Herbs advocates using the right tool for the right job. Pharmaceuticals are the most effective tool in the case of colic, acute traumas, and life threatening situations. Herbs work well for chronic, stubborn or non-life threatening conditions. Whole Horse Herbs formulas are sold as nutritional/feed supplements and are not intended to replace advice or treatment from your veterinarian. We do not recommend herbs during pregnancy due to liability issues.
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