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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

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

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

There are three formula types that I use in my clinical practice: granule extracts, raw herbs, and capsules. The formula type that we...

Every person and situation is unique, so my herbal treatment plans at Folkwise Clinic are flexible.  There are three tiers of clinical care available - Tier 1 being the highest level of care and Tier 3 being the lightest. Which tier your treatment plan falls into is determined by several factors, including the severity or complexity of your case, your financial situation, my expert opinion and your personal desires.  The tiers are not written in stone; they are intended to gi

How long will my herbal medicine treatment take? Will I need to take herbs forever? These are common questions you may have about...