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Learn about the Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment process, costs, herb quality & safety, and more.


Clinical Herbal Medicine Treatment Process & Costs
There are two options for clinical herbal medicine treatment with Folkwise Clinic. Treatment with custom herbal formulas Treatment protocols with Classical Pearls capsule formulas In both cases, your treatment starts with scheduling a consultation. Please read the sections below to understand more about the process and treatment options. Custom Herbal Formulas Individualized treatment with custom herbal formulas is the backbone of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In my clinical
Sean Dugan
Feb 27 min read


Chinese Herb Quality and Safety
Many people have concerns about the safety and quality of Chinese herbs. The truth is, Chinese herbal medicine is incredibly safe when sourced properly and prescribed by a skilled and qualified practitioner . So let’s break that down. Sourcing High Quality Herbs Before I went to graduate school for Chinese Medicine, I studied botany and sustainable agriculture at UC Santa Cruz. I am well aware of the problems with chemical pesticides and environmental contaminants, so I onl
Sean Dugan
Aug 20, 20257 min read


About Chinese Medicine
In this article I’m going to cover some of the most important things you need to know about Chinese Medicine, including what it is, why it works, and how it can help you. Let’s start with the basics: What is Chinese Medicine? Chinese Medicine is an independent medical system that was developed thousands of years before modern Western medicine. It was developed through scientific observation, systematic record keeping, and extensive clinical practice. Chinese Medicine has a u
Sean Dugan
Aug 16, 20257 min read


How Folkwise Herbal Clinic Works
Hi, I’m Sean Dugan, licensed and board-certified herbalist. This article is about how my herbal clinic works. I’ll start with the nuts and bolts of the clinical process - everything you need to know to use the system as a patient. Further down, I will dive into why I do things the way I do. Here’s how it works in a nutshell. Getting Started 1. Schedule a consultation and complete online intake forms. 2. At your consultation I will recommend a treatment plan 3. Pay for your
Sean Dugan
Aug 16, 20258 min read


Granules, Capsules & Raw Herbs: Choosing the Best Formula Type for You
There are three formula types that I use in my clinical practice: granule extracts, raw herbs, and capsules. The formula type that we...
Sean Dugan
Aug 16, 20255 min read


The Stages of Healing: Reaching your Health Goals with Chinese Herbal Medicine
How long will my herbal medicine treatment take? Will I need to take herbs forever? These are common questions you may have about...
Sean Dugan
Aug 9, 20252 min read
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