With a few exceptions, when you are prescribed Chinese herbal medicine, it is quite common for Lily to prescribe you approximately ten different types of herbs. The herbal prescription that is ...

This depends on the herbs that are prescribed but it is common for Chinese herbal tea to taste slightly bitter. This is because roots and barks are frequently prescribed which ...

No. Animal products are strictly against the Code of Ethics of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM) and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). Many plant species are able ...

Herbal pills are not as concentrated as pharmaceutical drugs and you may need to take more pills than you would normally take when you are prescribed Western medicines. Depending on the ...

The choice of administering Chinese herbal medicine depends on a range of factors. For complex cases, it is more appropriate to take prescriptive herbal tea because each herb is individually chosen ...

Over the last few years there has been bad press surrounding Chinese herbal medicine with reports of kidney and liver failure in connection with the use of Chinese herbs. This was ...

Yes. Your medication has been prescribed for a specific problem and in most cases would be dangerous for you to stop without first speaking to your doctor. Lily always asks for ...

When you receive a herbal tea prescription from Lily, you will usually receive several pre-packed bags of dried Chinese herbs. It is common practice to use one bag of herbs a ...

Herbal pills are available that come in smaller sizes which make it easier to swallow. Herbal medicine can also be taken in the form of powders or granules which you can ...