Mari Kubota, LAC

Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils

Chinese herbal medicine offers customized prescriptions using time-tested plant medicines that work synergistically to address root causes while supporting your body’s natural healing processes. Essential oils provide immediate therapeutic effects while supporting long-term healing.

Key Benefits

  • Supports your body’s natural foundation and organ function
  • Balances hormones and neurotransmitters naturally
  • Strengthens immune function and promotes detoxification
  • Provides immediate symptom relief with long-term healing
  • Customized formulas based on your unique constitution

How We Use Herbs & Oils

Internal Formulas – Custom herbal prescriptions based on Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, available as pills, granules, or teas 

External Applications – Therapeutic essential oil blends for topical and internal use 

The Evidence Behind Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine combines thousands of years of clinical experience with modern pharmacological research:

Active compounds: Laboratory analysis identifies bioactive molecules like flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenes that produce therapeutic effects

Synergistic formulas: Research shows herb combinations often work better than single compounds, reducing side effects while enhancing benefits

Quality testing: Modern herbs undergo rigorous testing for purity, potency, and contaminants

Clinical trials: Peer-reviewed studies validate traditional uses for conditions like digestive disorders, immune support, and hormonal balance

Essential oil research: Studies demonstrate aromatherapy’s effects on stress hormones, sleep quality, and mood regulation

What to Expect

Your First Consultation: We’ll review your complete health history, current medications, and Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis to create a customized herbal formula. You’ll receive detailed instructions on preparation, dosing, and timing for optimal absorption and effectiveness.

Starting Your Herbs: Begin with smaller doses to allow your body to adjust, then gradually increase to the full therapeutic amount. Most people find herbs easy to incorporate into their daily routine, whether as convenient pills, dissolved granules, or traditional teas.

During Treatment: Herbs work gradually to restore internal balance rather than just masking symptoms. You may notice subtle improvements in energy, sleep, or digestion before seeing changes in your primary condition. Essential oils provide more immediate effects for symptom relief and emotional support.

Timeline for Results: Acute conditions may improve within days, while chronic conditions typically require 2-4 weeks of consistent use to see significant changes. We’ll monitor your progress and adjust formulas as your body responds and healing progresses. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbs work gradually to restore balance rather than suppressing symptoms.

Safety & Quality: All herbs are sourced from certified suppliers with pharmaceutical-grade testing for purity and safety. We carefully review potential interactions with your medications and provide clear guidance on timing and dosage for optimal therapeutic benefit.

FAQ’s for Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils

We review your medications before prescribing herbs to identify potential interactions. Always inform us of medication changes, as some herbs can enhance or interfere with pharmaceutical drugs.

Herbs come as pills, powdered granules, or raw herbs for tea preparation. Pills are most convenient for busy lifestyles, while granules dissolve in hot water for faster absorption. We provide detailed preparation instructions and dosing schedules tailored to your needs.

Chinese herbs work internally to address root causes and restore organ function, while essential oils provide immediate topical and internal benefits. We often combine both approaches — herbs for internal healing and essential oils for symptom relief and emotional support.

We source herbs from certified suppliers who conduct rigorous testing for pesticides, heavy metals, and contaminants. All products meet high-quality standards with pharmaceutical-grade testing, and we only recommend herbs from companies with proven quality control and safety records.

These treatments complement but do not replace conventional medical care. Results may vary. Individual responses to treatment differ. No guarantee of specific outcomes is implied.