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More Info On Chinese Herbs
The Chinese began the systematic evaluation of the medicinal properties of herbs and
other natural substances some 6,000 years ago. As all substances are composed of qi
(see section on acupuncture), all substances can potentially help qi imbalances. Animal,
mineral, plant sources and more, were studied (for brevity sake, I will refer to these
natural medicinal substances as "herbs"). By more than 2,000 years ago, the Chinese
had learned how to combine different herbs into complex formulas in order to enhance
effectiveness and reduce side effects. No culture on earth has developed the use of
herbs to such a high level. Together with acupuncture, the use of Chinese herbs spread
throughout the Far East and was enhanced by contributions of Japanese, Korean and
other Far Eastern cultures.
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