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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Just as the body communicates by means of

electrical signals, chemical signals are also

necessary for tissue repair and healing. Traditional

Chinese medicine has used combinations of herbs

for millenia to positively affect these chemical

signals.

Many of the effects of herbs are similar to

modern pharmaceutical drugs. In general, herbs can

be used to decrease inflammation and pain, kill

microorganisms, decrease allergic symptoms,

decrease stress and anxiety, drain excess water

from tissues and help balance hormones just to

name a few. In reference to Parkinson's disease,

research studies have shown that certain herbs can

help protect the neurons from further degradation,

decrease abnormal involuntary movements, help

increase control of normal voluntary movement,

and reduce toxic side effects of dopamine

producing drugs. (Ye et al,2018; Teng et al 2014,

Bae et al 2011)