Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine or phytomedicine, involves using parts of plants—such as seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers—for medicinal purposes. Traditionally practiced outside conventional medicine, herbalism has gained mainstream acceptance thanks to clinical research, quality control advancements, and modern analysis, demonstrating its effectiveness in disease prevention and treatment.
Herbal remedies are primarily plant-based, though some formulations incorporate minerals or animal-derived ingredients. Depending on the herb and its intended use, they may be packaged as:
Each herb has unique properties that help restore balance to different parts of the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), practitioners assess the patient’s Yin and Yang balance and the governing elements influencing affected organs before prescribing specific herbs or formulations.
Herbs contain natural active compounds, yet in many cases, their precise mechanisms remain unknown. While pharmaceutical medications often isolate a single ingredient from a plant source, herbalists believe that using the whole plant enhances efficacy and minimizes side effects, ensuring a more balanced therapeutic outcome.
At Yarrow Holistic Center, we prioritize high-quality herbs to ensure patient safety. Our clinic offers custom-formulated herbal blends, incorporating Chinese herbs and Western herbs tailored to your specific health needs.
Our Clinic ONLY uses KPC and California certified organic Five Flavors Herbal products. KPC’s herbs pass tests for the full range of today’s contaminants. Tests include analysis for heavy metals, dangerous pesticides, sulfur dioxide, aflatoxins and aristolochic acid. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is produced with each batch of herbs. The COA documents the excellent quality of their herbal extracts. Only batches that fulfill the ‘Golden Standard’ are packaged and distributed. The Golden Standard is a collection of the strictest criteria of the safety standards from the U.S., Singapore, the E.U. and Japan.
