Chinese herbs are selected and combined in formulas based on principles that have no relation whatsoever to bio-chemistry. Before reading the principles that comprise Chinese Herbal Medicine Theory take note of these words of caution. Please don¡¯t prescribe or recommend Chinese herbs for yourself or others. Especially if you are pregnant, it¡¯s imperative that you consult a professional before taking any herbs. 1)Without training and experience you will most probably not get the relief you seek. 2)You may make yourself more uncomfortable. 3)There are a handful of Chinese herbs that are dangerous when not used according to classical principles.

Dang Gui - Angelica Root is a good example. It'¡ssbeing advertised as ¡°The Woman¡¯s Herb¡±. ¡°Used for centuries in China for women¡¯s health problems¡±. That¡¯s true but it certainly isn¡¯t the whole story. Which ¡°women¡¯s health problem¡± do you have? If you¡¯re having irregular or no periods Dang gui - Angelica will will probably be helpful because it nourishs and moves blood. If you¡¯re spotting blood during pregnancy don¡¯t take Dang Gui - Angelica because it can cause miscarriage by it¡¯s action of moving blood. Increasing the risk is the fact that there are three other forms of Angelica and all have different herbal actions. Which one do you take?

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