Chinese Herbal Therapy Basel
Individual herbal formulas rooted in thousands of years of TCM wisdom — natural, effective, and tailored to you.
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Chinese phytotherapy — also known as Chinese herbal therapy or TCM herbal medicine — is one of the oldest and most thoroughly documented healing methods in the world. For over 2,500 years, medicinal plants, roots, bark, seeds, and minerals have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore the balance of Yin and Yang in the body and harmonise the flow of Qi through the meridians.
At Anfang TCM Practice Basel, our TCM specialists Dr. Li (Dr. Li PhD MSc) and Ms N. Zhou MSc create an individual herbal formula for each patient — precisely tailored to your TCM diagnosis, your constitution, and your current complaints. No two prescriptions are the same: what works for one person may be unsuitable for another. This individuality is the great strength of Chinese herbal medicine.
Our Partner Pharmacies
We prepare your prescription according to TCM differential diagnosis principles. Our partner pharmaceutical companies receive your prescription and produce the prescribed herbs as powder or concentrated extract, delivering them directly to your home address — or to a nearby pharmacy where you can collect your preparation.
How Does Chinese Herbal Therapy Work?
Chinese herbs do not act in isolation on individual symptoms but holistically on the entire body system. TCM distinguishes different herb categories according to their direction of action and temperature:
Tonifying Herbs
Strengthen Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang — for fatigue, weakness, or chronic complaints.
Clearing Herbs
Drain heat and inflammation — for infections, skin conditions, and acute complaints.
Moving Herbs
Promote the flow of Qi and Blood — for pain, stagnation, and tension.
Draining Herbs
Support detoxification and elimination — for dampness, phlegm, and metabolic issues.
Calming Herbs
Harmonise the mind and emotions — for sleep disorders, stress, and anxiety.
Regulating Herbs
Balance Yin and Yang — for long-term health maintenance and prevention.
Which Conditions Can Chinese Herbal Therapy Help With?
Chinese phytotherapy is especially suited to complaints that point to a deeper imbalance in the body system — precisely where conventional medicine often reaches its limits:
Chinese Herbal Therapy — What to Expect
Comprehensive TCM Diagnosis
We take time for an in-depth conversation about your complaints, lifestyle, sleep, diet, and emotions. Tongue and pulse diagnosis complement the picture and allow for a precise TCM diagnosis.
Individual Formula
Based on the diagnosis, we compose a bespoke herbal formula — typically comprising 6 to 15 individual herbs that complement and reinforce each other's effects. We explain the formula and how to take it.
Progress Review & Adjustment
After 2 to 4 weeks we discuss the course of treatment. Herbal formulas are adjusted as needed — because your body changes, and the therapy should always match your current state precisely.
Quality and Safety
Quality and safety are our highest priorities. We source our herbs exclusively from certified Swiss suppliers who carry out rigorous quality controls:
- All herbs are tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and mycotoxins
- Certified cultivation in accordance with Swiss and European standards
- No protected or endangered plant or animal species used
- Full traceability of every batch
- Storage and processing under controlled conditions
Contraindications
Please inform us before starting herbal therapy about the following points:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (many herbs are contraindicated)
- Liver or kidney disease (dosage must be adjusted)
- Known allergies to certain plants
- Use of blood thinners or other medications
- Cancer (always in consultation with the treating oncologist)
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese Herbal Therapy in Basel
Your Herbal Therapist in Basel
Ms N. Zhou MSc is our specialised herbal therapist at Anfang TCM Practice Basel. She has over 15 years of experience in Chinese phytotherapy, is recognised in Switzerland (EMR & ASCA), and completed her TCM studies in China. Together with Dr Z. Li and the entire team, she accompanies you on your path to greater health and inner balance.
Finding Us — Anfang TCM Practice Basel
Anfang TCM Practice Basel is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport.
Address: Spalenring 160, 4055 Basel
Phone: +41 76 345 07 07
Email: info@anfangtcm.ch
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Experience the power of individualised Chinese herbal medicine. We look forward to welcoming you.
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