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Step 1
Diagnose the specific condition you wish to treat. Depression, allergies, colds, flu and skin ailments are commonly treated with Chinese herbs.
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Step 2
Empower yourself with knowledge about Chinese herbs suggested to treat your condition or illness. Consult only authoritative references, whether a written guide or an expert practitioner. Consider that herbs demonstrate the qualities of energy (cold, hot, warm and cool), flavor (pungent, sweet, sour, bitter and salty), movement (elevation, suppression, upward or downward action) and affect different internal organs.
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Step 3
Start simple, basing your healing treatment in well-known Chinese herbs such as ginseng and ginger, or common tea varieties. Research additional Chinese herbal applications that apply to the symptom you wish to treat, adding one at a time.
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Step 4
Note any yin/yang imbalances that may affect the successful activation of your body's own healing powers, and treat accordingly. For example, fever displays a yang imbalance of dryness and heat, so a Chinese herb associated with cool and damp properties may be an effective element to incorporate in your personal healing strategy.
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Step 5
Be sure to purchase only herbs of good quality from a reputable dealer. Chinese herbs are available through mail order, Internet and grocery stores.
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Step 6
Bear in mind that herbal remedies often work more slowly than drugs, so allow at least two weeks to accurately assess your reaction before applying an additional herb or combination.
