Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive herbal medicine system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. It supports the energetic framework of the body to balance the flow of vital energy known as Qi (“chee”). If Qi is deficient, in excess, stagnant or scattered, then disease often follows….

The practitioner usually prescribes formulas rather than individual herbs. Formulas are groups of herbs working together in complement. A group of herbs is usually safer and better suited to deal with a complicated clinical condition. Lastly, there will be an accurate adherence to the long tradition that ensures the effectiveness and safety of prescriptions given…

Formulas supplied by Fairwater Health and Wellness are in the forms of concentrated granules / powders, capsules or black coated pills. They are usually taken orally. The powders can also be used topically if combined with other substances to make a paste, or as a foot soak or bath soak (for very young children).